Critters spotted:
“American Deer,” Anthony Devis, 18th Century
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The Mentally Oddcast returns for a sixth season! My friend and colleague Wednesday Lee Friday recently released a new episode of her intriguing podcast, which examines creative processes through the lens of addiction, recovery, mental and emotional health, trauma and treatment.
It is always a superb show, and her guest this week was Reverend Josh Hosler — a smart, articulate, funny and humble man with a variety of compelling insights. (You can find the episode right here on Zencaster and also here over at Spotify.) Wednesday and Reverend Hosler chatted about a number of subjects, including the differences among communities of faith — and how they may be positioned to help vulnerable people.
I think Wednesday was born for broadcasting. You might know her as an accomplished horror author and a leader in the independent literature community; The Mentally Oddcast is an outgrowth of her ongoing indie lit magazine, Sometimes Hilarious Horror. Wednesday can discuss topics from politics to zombie movies with humor and uncanny acumen, so her show is always a lot of fun.
Do check it out.
I was saddened to learn this morning of the passing of Chris Kilmartin, PhD, a pillar of the University of Mary Washington community. News of Dr. Kilmartin’s death was shared to social media today by his wife, Dr. Allyson Poska.
“Dr. K.’s” accolades as an educator and psychologist are far too numerous to list here, but he is remembered fondly by so many alumni as a favorite professor. I feel certain that his loss will be felt far and wide.
From Les Douze Mois (The 12 Months), published in Cocorico magazine.
When you play the game of Nolans, you win or you die. There is no middle ground.
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The spiders here are doing their level best to help curb the dread lanternfly population.
Well done, ArachSirs.
The Topps Company.
Eric Robert Nolan, Author 