commonalities

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke is joined by Wes Dillon, an independent consultant for the firearms industry, and Josh Loewensteiner, Fine Arms Division Head with Guyette and Deeter. They discuss the G&D Fine Sporting Arms Auction and the enthusiasm in the market for high-quality sporting guns. Wes and Josh share their background growing up in a hunting and outdoor environment and joining the Fire Arms industry. Wes shares the story of when the legendary gun, Bo Whoop was found and auctioned. The trio also discuss some interesting parts of American fire arms history.

 
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S4 Episode 3: Independence is the Secret to Relationship Longevity

Episode Summary

Independence is one of the sexiest qualities a person can possess.  Men and women are drawn to an independent person.  Why? Because when someone has interests and friendships outside of their romantic partnerships it sends a very clear message: I don’t need to be with you to be happy, I want to be with you because you make me happy! 

 
A common mistake people make when searching for a romantic partner is basing their ability to get along with another person as evidenced by sharing common interests like a love of the outdoors or a preference of a certain genre of music.  While it can be a bonus to have some hobbies or passions that match up, it is not necessary for a romantic relationship to thrive. To be able to share experiences that are significant with a partner or expose them to something new is exciting and can help create intimacy.  It can nurture empathy and acceptance but it is not enough to sustain the relationship in the long-term.

Shared hobbies or passions is different than commonalities like shared belief systems, cultural and religious backgrounds and compatible wants and needs that form a strong foundation of a romantic partnership.  A healthy relationship should consist of two partners that support one another in things they both enjoy together as well as experiences they enjoy as separate individuals.  A couple should be the joining together of two whole people, not two halves that create the whole.

At the end of each episode, Marlee and Lis vent about commonly experienced issues in romantic relationships. In this episode, the ladies discuss people that play games with another person’s emotions and the detrimental impact it has on relationships. 

Show Notes

It’s important to have some of your own interests, hobbies, and relationships outside of the relationship you have with your partner. Not only will having independence give you something to talk about when you’re with your partner again, but it also leads to a happier relationship.

You can’t possibly connect on every single layer with your partner, so it only makes sense you would need to find options for fulfilling those interests in other ways. Plus, it’s more important to share deep foundational things, like your values, than it is to share all the same hobbies. Having your own things to do away from the partnership makes spending time together even more special.

When you’re independent in a relationship, you stay because you want to, not because you need to. Each partner in the relationship needs space to evolve and have their own new experiences. As long as you continue to appreciate and check in with each other, it will not influence your relationship in a negative way.

Being independent also gives you self-confidence, personal responsibility, and also builds respect and trust. A Romancipated person knows this. If there’s something you’re passionate about, put time aside to do it for you. When you’re a happier person, you’re a better partner.

In this episode, the vent session topic is: When people think it’s a game to play with someone’s feelings. It’s a huge red flag. Being mean or manipulating another person comes with the intention to have power over another person. This person wants to be in control and make you feel weak. It’s destructive, disrespectful, and should not be tolerated.


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Ryan is flying solo on this episode...MISS YOU MEGAN! She'll be back on the next one, promise! 

Continuing our monthly astrology series, we're looking at the astrology of June 2023 and filling you in on the planetary movements taking place in the month ahead. Sorry this is coming a few days into June, but you'll still have most of the month to prepare for!

June is packed with planetary movements, but less chaotic overall than the past few months. We're talking about it with some high-level themes and going all-in on the concept of creativity and artistry this month, rather than going super in-depth by referencing every little move the planets are making. That said, there are some key transits we discuss as well including Jupiter and the North Node conjunct in Taurus, Venus entering Leo, the Sun and Mercury entering Cancer, Saturn and Neptune turning retrograde, plus information about the New Moon and Full Moons this month. 

How do you think the cosmic energies will play out for you this June? What's your sunset looking like these days? 

P.S. Here's the book I referenced & read quotes from in this episode: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

Additional Resources:

• Clairannoyance Instagram
• Clairannoyance TikTok
• Clairannoyance Website
• Megan's Instagram
• Megan's TikTok
• Megan's Website
• Ryan's Instagram
• Ryan's TikTok
• Ryan's Website

S1 Episode 10: Focus on the Foundational Traits of a Partner, Not the Aspirational Traits

Episode Summary

When you look for traits in a partner, don’t fall into the common trap of focusing on the aspirational traits (attractiveness, wealth, social status, talent).  Instead focus your energies on finding a partner that shares the same value system as you, or the individual that communicates and is respectful and trustworthy.

When you go for a resume instead of the person, you end up in a relationship that was not built on the proper foundation.  Looks fade, money can be lost and talents can be unrealized.

However, if you found the person that matches up with you on wants and needs, the two of you can work together to build the life you desire and can share with one another.  Mutual support reinforces trust, respect and love in a relationship.

At the end of each episode, Marlee and Lis vent about commonly experienced issues in romantic relationships. In this episode, the ladies discuss when people have children to save a relationship.

Show Notes

All great relationships are built on a strong foundation of trust, respect, communication, and commonality. When you build on these pillars, you support the longevity of your relationship. Looks, income, and social power can be something to focus on, but it has to be something you consider once those pillars are in place because they do not create a strong foundation for a relationship.

So many relationships fail because people are stuck on aspirational traits-focusing on the resume of a person instead of the person themselves. As you mature and have a chance to reflect on past relationships, you may realize the surface traits you once cared about are much less important now. 

A common aspirational trait is wealth. When you commit to someone on the basis of their wealth and miss out on those foundational pillars, you leave your relationship subject to potential implosion. This doesn’t mean you can’t have a partner who is wealthy, good looking, or high in social status, but these aspects can’t be the driving force of your relationship.

There’s a power in being able to evolve and grow as a couple, but this only happens with the right aspects in place from the start. When you have common interests and great communication between you, you increase the chances you will grow together rather than grow apart. 

In this episode, the vent session topic is: When people have children to save a relationship. It’s the worst decision a person could ever make. It doesn’t work in the long term, and destroys innocent lives. It is beyond immature. You are setting your child up for a world of total chaos.

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5:05 – the meaning of engagement, with an emphasis on relationships

6:30 – engagement, challenge, reflection, and learning

7:35 – initial awareness of the concept of working on the work

8:25 – theory, practical application, and context for a student-centric approach

9:40 – a book is borne out of a passion for teaching

10:55 – sharing content on the internet is easy but taking it to the next level takes effort

12:35 – what it means to be a teacher leader

13:10 – leadership cultivates an environment that models for learners how to maximize learning’s benefits

14:25 – technology increases connections and provides a platform for interaction with many others

15:10 – it’s important to convey to students the value of what they are learning

16:10 – learning world languages can have an impact beyond the classroom

16:45 – literacy’s broad significance

17:55 – colonialism’s intersection with language and identities

18:30 – “Who are we?” and “Where do we come from?” are sometimes answered inside a study of world languages

20:30 – design qualities – the most important ones are those that appeal to the learners and draw them into the work

21:20 – novelty and variety – a great idea, when properly leveraged

24:20 – young people, to be successful, need to understand that their voices matter

25:25 – students need to realize the consequences and impacts of their decisions

26:45 – teachers need to be intentional about creating a classroom where every student is heard and valued

27:50 – ensuring that student talents and interests have a platform in the classroom

30:00 – the organization of the book is intended to provide a spectrum of support from Why? to What can I do tomorrow? And 

30:45 – Mr. Bob Pollock, Lakeside High School, DeKalb County Schools, Georgia – storytelling as a teaching tool

32:30 – the importance of the backstory and highlighting connections that are sometimes missing in some educational materials

33:20 – the call to action – make sure that student voice and student empowerment are part of each student’s school experience

35:00 – read the book, use the book, one bite at a time, and it will make a difference in your teaching

Megan’s website   

Designing the Modern World Language Classroom: How to Guide Students to Proficiency

The Schlechty Center

Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

Podcast cover art is a view from Brunnkogel (mountaintop) over the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria, courtesy of photographer Simon Berger, published on www.unsplash.com.

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Dr. Oord explains why he chose the term "Open and Relational Theology" and describes what/who that encompasses.

“Yes, art is inherently an expression and interpretation of a lived experience. Art is a form that is created, curated, or adapted by humans. So as a result, it is absolutely shaped by societal influences. The question for me is, does the artist comment on the world?” - Annie Lin, Antiracist Artist Podcast

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Episode 2: Emily Chew & Annie Lin

Welcome to the Antiracist Artist Podcast, a podcast for activists, advocates and allies working to make our communities equitable through artistry. Each episode we are joined in conversation by an artist or arts facilitator who has been paving the way, in hopes of learning from their expertise and experience. Through action and unity, we can create a better tomorrow today. Let’s go!

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Hello and welcome to the Antiracist Artist Podcast. I’m your host, Taylor Ybarra, and I’m so glad to have you a part of the conversation. 

In the third episode of the Antiracist Artist Podcast, we are joined by Annie Lin and Emily Chew,  two art facilitators, friends, and colleagues at the Yale-China Association (Yale-China). Yale-China is an organization that is bridging American and Chinese cultures through the creation of lasting, transformative partnerships and experience in the education, health, and arts spaces. Founded over 120 years ago, Yale-China believes that by developing a community of global citizens on both sides (American & Chinese) is crucial to building a prosperous,  healthy, and safe 21st century. 

Annie Lin is the Associate Director of the Arts Programs at Yale-China Association. She explores new methods of cross-disciplinary and intercutlural exchanges in China and the United States. Annie also manages the Yale-China Arts Fellowship, public programs in the arts, such as the art exhibit series and Lunarfest, and special exchange programs. Annie was a Yale-China Fellow based in Xiuning, Anhui. 

Emily Chew is the Senior Program Officer for Education and Arts at the Yale-China Association. Before joining Yale-China, Emily completed a year of service in New York City, through AmeriCorps, mentoring and tutoring middle school students. Previously, Emily participated in the Chinese Flagship Language Program and completed her Capstone year in China, including an internship at an LGBT non-profit in Beijing. 

During this episode, Emily, Annie, and I talk about:

• How we need to actively work against systems of oppression in order to combat racism and how art plays a role in doing so. 
• Does the artist comment on the world or is the artist a commentary by the world and the values?
• Increased overt racism toward Chinese persons as a major side effect of COVID-19.
• Yale-China Fellowship Program and the opportunity it presents to the fellows to explore how their art relates to people.
• The impact that Lunarfest and other events have had in New Haven’s community by sharing the art of fellows and partnerships built with organizations across New Haven
• And so much more!

Resources & Organizations Mentioned:

• Yale-China Association
• AmeriCorps
• Lunarfest
• L.E.A.P.
• Community MusicWorks
• Music, Service, and Society Class @ Yale University
• A Second U Foundation
• Unibody Fitness
• Ely Center of Contemporary Art
• International Festival of Arts and Ideas
• Arts Council of Greater New Haven
• Yale University Art Gallery
• Yale School of Nursing
• Yale School of Medicine and Public Health
• New Haven Pride Center
• Theater Mu
• Lauren Yee

Episode Transcript

Each episode, we invite our guests to choose an organization to uplift, one that is creating a meaningful impact toward a more equitable, inclusive, accessible and antiracist future. In honor of Annie and Emily have chosen a terrific organization located in New Haven, CT, the New Haven Pride Center. Dating back to 1993, the New Haven Pride Center provides educational, cultural, and social enrichment for the LGBTQ+ community, its allies, and members, to make a positive contribution to the entire community of Greater New Haven. 

This podcast is made with, by, and for those of us in this fight together, and I invite you to be a part of this podcast community with us. You can stay connected with us at AntiracistArtist.com, on Instagram @antiracistartist, or by emailing antiracistartist@gmail.com. Let us know why antiracist artistry is important to you, what questions you would like to dig into, and who you’d like to hear from in future episodes. 

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The Antiracist Artist Podcast is hosted by Taylor Ybarra, produced by Subito Politico Productions, LLC, and edited by Andrew Alcaraz. 

To stay connected with the Antiracist Artist Podcast, please visit us at AntiracistArtist.com, on Instagram @antiracistartist, or via email at antiracistartist@gmail.com. We’d love to hear from you!

Our podcast is made possible with the support of folx like you. You can get exclusive content and access to the show by becoming a patron at patreon.com/antiracistartist. 

This episode’s donation was made possible in part by the generosity of Jenny Hoofnagle.

Theme music features vocals by Esteban Suero, Forest VanDyke, Kennedy Kanagawa, Jamison, & MinJi Kim.

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This episode features the following artists/arts facilitators:

Esteban Suero | IG @estesuero / @theofficialeros

Forest VanDyke | IG - @forestvandyke

Kennedy Kanagawa | kennedykanagawa.com | IG @thisiskennedy

Jamison | www.courtneyjamison.com | IG @iamcourtneyjamison | TW @thecjamison

MinJi Kim | IG @minjilikesdogsandmusic

Maricela Juarez | www.maricelajuarez.com | IG @remarkablymari