News: Good, Bad and a Short Hiatus. (220)

Quick recap

Your podcast hosts covered a range of topics, from personal stories about pets and family events to discussions about movies, news, and word games. The participants shared humorous anecdotes, explored potential movie plots based on titles, and discussed recent scientific discoveries and historical findings. They also touched on their upcoming trip, visual impairment challenges, and technology use, while maintaining a lighthearted atmosphere throughout the meeting.

Summary

Terry has sad news and he talks about the loss of his dog due to cold weather. The dog was found frozen to death and this incident happened a day before Valentine’s Day, which made it even more difficult for his family. The dog was cremated and its ashes were to be collected but it was delayed due to President’s Day. To make up for the loss, Terry decided to adopt two new dogs from the Humane Society. One is a mix of Pomeranian and poodle, and the other is a full-blooded Yorkie. The new dogs were born in the same year a month apart and were raised together. The family is excited to welcome these new additions to their family.

Keith didn’t have much to contribute, but Jill told us about a new Uno game called Uno No Mercy. Jill’s upcoming dental appointment was also discussed, as well as her granddaughter’s 4th birthday party.

Random Topic

We spin up the wheel of randomness and land on “Made Up Movie Reviews” where we give our reviews based on the titles of upcoming movies. Keith shared his findings from a website listing upcoming movies, including “Rounding”, “Altered Reality”, “Jade”, “Grounding”, “Ex-Husbands”, “The Crow”, and “Win or Lose”. We speculated on the genres and themes of these movies, with some being thrillers, comedies, or horror/suspense films.

News of the Week

Terry shared a story about a fireball seen streaking across the sky over Wisconsin and other states, which was believed to be a satellite re-entering the atmosphere. Keith mentioned a similar incident where Elon Musk’s car was mistaken for an asteroid. Jill then shared a story about a kayaker in Chile who was knocked unconscious by a whale, only to be spat out unharmed. Keith then discussed an asteroid named Venu, which has a 1 in 207,000 chance of hitting Earth in 2182, potentially causing global cooling. The team humorously considered the asteroid as a potential solution to global warming.

Terry shares a story about a recently discovered 1915 silent film about Abraham Lincoln’s life, found in a warehouse in Long Island. The film, titled “The Heart of Lincoln,” has been cleaned and digitized, with plans to add a score for screening to new audiences. Keith notes that the film was made 50 years after Lincoln’s death. Jill then discusses a Brazilian couple who hold the world record for the longest married living couple, having been married for 84 years and 77 days. Keith shares some fun facts about Spider-Man, including his creation date and original concept ideas. Terry concludes with a story about a venomous snake from Ecuador found in a shipment of bananas at a New Hampshire grocery store.

Jill’s Weird Words

Jill introduced a series of 5-letter words for the team to guess. The words included Glyph, Higg, Viand, Agoda, Frowsy, Anant, Solan, and Jalid. The team discussed the meanings of these words, with some being related to Egyptian writing, Filipino cuisine, and personal grooming.

Terry’s Top 10 List

Terry shared a humorous top 10 list of superheroes that never quite got off the ground.

Anchor Topic

Keith and Terry discussed their upcoming trip to the Heinz BRC, where they would be attending classes. The conversation then shifted to their experiences with visual impairments and the importance of seeking professional help. Keith mentioned that he would be taking a break from podcasting during their trip, but they could potentially record some classic moments. The team agreed to take a break from podcasting for a few weeks to focus on their studies.

On something of a bunny trail, Terry and Keith discuss various aspects of orientation and mobility (O&M) training for visually impaired individuals. They emphasize the importance of staying visible when walking at night and the benefits of returning for additional training to learn new skills or adapt to changing needs. Keith mentions that the VA can provide necessary equipment after training, while state-sponsored rehabilitation may require additional steps. Keith shares his experience with unreliable phone alarms and considers requesting a standalone alarm clock. Finally, Terry discusses his new Freestyle Libre 3 continuous glucose monitor, which provides real-time blood sugar readings through a smartphone app without the need for manual scanning.

Email and Final Thoughts

Keith shared an email with some marital advice that you might not want to follow, especially around Valentine’s Day. He follows it up with one by a trio of coworkers, and their experience at the beauty spa. Finally, your hosts shared final thoughts concerning multiple humorous anecdotes and puns, from different aspects of life, such as relationships, education, work, and technology.

The conversation ended with Keith encouraging the audience to visit their website and leave comments or reviews.

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