<description>You might not heard of Bill Wilson, but you might have experienced or seen his impact in your community. Born in late 19th century, Bill Wilson, raised in Vermont by his Civil War veteran grandfather, lived an incredibly challenging personal life of biblical level suffering only to lay the ground work to help millions of people bulwark against their alcohol addiction. 'Pass it on' is the story of Bill Wilson, the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, and how his life struggles helped families and addicts find support and healing by coming together. Kirk and I walk through this book and are amazed at the perseverance of Wilson, the support of his wife Lois, and the serendipity found in the kindness of others.

Reference:
"Pass it On": The Story of Bill Wilson and how the A.A. Message Reached the World. United States, Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, 1984.</description>

You might not heard of Bill Wilson, but you might…

You might not heard of Bill Wilson, but you might have experienced or seen his impact in your community. Born in late 19th century, Bill Wilson, raised in Vermont by his Civil War veteran grandfather, lived an incredibly challenging personal life of biblical level suffering only to lay the ground work to help millions of people bulwark against their alcohol addiction. 'Pass it on' is the story of Bill Wilson, the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, and how his life struggles helped families and addicts find support and healing by coming together. Kirk and I walk through this book and are amazed at the perseverance of Wilson, the support of his wife Lois, and the serendipity found in the kindness of others.

Reference:
"Pass it On": The Story of Bill Wilson and how the A.A. Message Reached the World. United States, Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, 1984.

#BAMF No.4 - Bill Wilson - Pass it on

<description>Kirk and I recap what Plutarch wrote about Alexander the Great. In this second century text, Plutarch, 'one of the greatest biographers and moralists of all time', summarizes the lives of prominent Greek and Romans through his second century text, Plutarch's Lives.  With this discussion, Kirk and I stumble around Plutarch's biography of Alexander and ponder his life's moments outside the details of his conquest.  The goal of this discussion is to encourage our BAMF listener to read about Alexander's life and check out the other biographies in Plutarch's Lives.  This book edition 'originally published in 1683 in conjunction with a life of Plutarch by John Dryden, was revised in 1864 by the poet and scholar Arthur Hugh Clough, whose notes and preface are also included in this edition.'


Dryden, John. Plutarch's Lives. United Kingdom, Modern Library, 2001.

https://www.audible.com/pd/Parallel-Lives-of-the-Noble-Greeks-and-Romans-Audiobook/B00TZJLJ66</description>

Kirk and I recap what Plutarch wrote about Alexan…

Kirk and I recap what Plutarch wrote about Alexander the Great. In this second century text, Plutarch, 'one of the greatest biographers and moralists of all time', summarizes the lives of prominent Greek and Romans through his second century text, Plutarch's Lives.  With this discussion, Kirk and I stumble around Plutarch's biography of Alexander and ponder his life's moments outside the details of his conquest.  The goal of this discussion is to encourage our BAMF listener to read about Alexander's life and check out the other biographies in Plutarch's Lives.  This book edition 'originally published in 1683 in conjunction with a life of Plutarch by John Dryden, was revised in 1864 by the poet and scholar Arthur Hugh Clough, whose notes and preface are also included in this edition.'


Dryden, John. Plutarch's Lives. United Kingdom, Modern Library, 2001.

https://www.audible.com/pd/Parallel-Lives-of-the-Noble-Greeks-and-Romans-Audiobook/B00TZJLJ66

#BAMF No.3 - Plutarch's Lives - Alexander

<description>In this week's BAMF episode, Kirk and I will discuss Steven Pressfield's epic novel 'Gates of Fire.' A historical fiction, Gates of Fire describes the 480 B.C. Spartan's preparation and sacrifice for the Battle of Thermopylae.  Through the narration of a surviving squire, the 300 used fear as fuel and the courage of Spartan women to 'fight in the shade.'

 

Work Cited:

Dryden, John, and Plutarch. The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans, Volume II. United Kingdom, Random House Publishing Group, 2000.

Pressfield, Steven. Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae. United Kingdom, Random House Publishing Group, 2007.</description>

In this week's BAMF episode, Kirk and I will disc…

In this week's BAMF episode, Kirk and I will discuss Steven Pressfield's epic novel 'Gates of Fire.' A historical fiction, Gates of Fire describes the 480 B.C. Spartan's preparation and sacrifice for the Battle of Thermopylae.  Through the narration of a surviving squire, the 300 used fear as fuel and the courage of Spartan women to 'fight in the shade.'

 

Work Cited:

Dryden, John, and Plutarch. The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans, Volume II. United Kingdom, Random House Publishing Group, 2000.

Pressfield, Steven. Gates of Fire: An Epic Novel of the Battle of Thermopylae. United Kingdom, Random House Publishing Group, 2007.

#BAMF No.2 - Gates of Fire

<description>The Odyssey is a 26,000 line poem orally performed by a blind poet named Homer around 800 B.C. This timeless art has since been written down and continues to awe generations around the world. The dactylic hexameter style of poetry and story lines, even translated, reveals layers of genius I found challenging to grasp as this conversation reveals.

Kirk and I talk about Odysseus in The Odyssey; therefore, CrackerJacks' first BAMF (Book And My Friend) discussion. If you have not read or listened to The Odyssey, I hope this conversation encourages you to learn more about this story.

Works Cited:
Knox, Bernard. The Odyssey. United Kingdom, Penguin Books, 1997.</description>

The Odyssey is a 26,000 line poem orally performe…

The Odyssey is a 26,000 line poem orally performed by a blind poet named Homer around 800 B.C. This timeless art has since been written down and continues to awe generations around the world. The dactylic hexameter style of poetry and story lines, even translated, reveals layers of genius I found challenging to grasp as this conversation reveals.

Kirk and I talk about Odysseus in The Odyssey; therefore, CrackerJacks' first BAMF (Book And My Friend) discussion. If you have not read or listened to The Odyssey, I hope this conversation encourages you to learn more about this story.

Works Cited:
Knox, Bernard. The Odyssey. United Kingdom, Penguin Books, 1997.

#BAMF No.1 - Odysseus in The Odyssey

<description>Hey all you cool cats and kittens -  

The following is a short recap of the 2019 crackerjack episodes I had the pleasure of recording.  

These 10 local crackerjacks discussed with me various topics from fighting to leadership.  As you might know, the dictionary definition of a crackerjack is someone or something that is exceptionally good.

Why I think and call these folks 'crackerjacks' is simple.  Their default life actions are to stick up for a person or a principle.  I find that exceptionally good.  You don’t have to take my word for it,  just ask their family or friends.  They’ll say things like... this crackerjack lights up the room or willing to give you their jacket off their back, or they’ll say this person make others feel at ease.

Bottomline - these crackerjacks have a  common characteristic, and that is they each put others before themselves.</description>

Hey all you cool cats and kittens -  

The follow…

Hey all you cool cats and kittens -  

The following is a short recap of the 2019 crackerjack episodes I had the pleasure of recording.  

These 10 local crackerjacks discussed with me various topics from fighting to leadership.  As you might know, the dictionary definition of a crackerjack is someone or something that is exceptionally good.

Why I think and call these folks 'crackerjacks' is simple.  Their default life actions are to stick up for a person or a principle.  I find that exceptionally good.  You don’t have to take my word for it,  just ask their family or friends.  They’ll say things like... this crackerjack lights up the room or willing to give you their jacket off their back, or they’ll say this person make others feel at ease.

Bottomline - these crackerjacks have a  common characteristic, and that is they each put others before themselves.

2019 CrackerJacks - Recap

InkdPosr created a podcast called CrackerJacks which highlights lives and stories of exceptionally good men and women in our neighbor communities.  These are the people you see at coffee shops or grocery stores but might not know their personal stories of suffering, hardships, grit, achievements, and victory.

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