Barbara Coloroso [9:59m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The Learning Disabilities Association of Canada brought Barbara Coloroso to Ottawa this week. Barbara is travelling to promote her new book, Just Because It’s Not Wrong, Doesn’t Make It Right: Teaching kids, from toddlers to teens, to think and act ethically.

For a Podcast of adults and children discovering life, check out Growing Enthusiasm.

• Show ID and Intro
• Interview with Barbara Coloroso
• Books by Barbara Coloroso

• Just Because It’s Not Wrong, Doesn’t Make It Right
• Kids Are Worth It (Revised Edition)
• The Bully, Bullies and the Bystander
• Parenting With Wit And Wisdom From Barabara Coloroso
• Parenting Through Crisis: Helping Kids In Time Of Loss Grief And Change

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 Optical Excellence [9:56m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I’m a nosey guy. When I ordered a new pair of glasses this week, I poked my head into the Optician’s workshop. Fortunately he was more than happy to explain the process of making glasses – past and present.

• Show ID and Intro
• Interview with Bruce Tobin of Optical Excellence

 

 Home Concerts [10:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

It’s Chamber Music the way it was meant to be, in an intimate setting. I spoke with John Royle who hosts public performances in his home.

• Show ID and Intro
• Interview with John Royle
• Interview with Anne Davison (Cello), Marc Weiser (Piano) and Ruston Vuori (Piano)
• Music: Dvorak’s Trio in F Minor

 

 Friends for Patrick [9:39m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Friends for Patrick is a community effort to raise funds for a young boy undergoing Cancer treatments. His friend, seven-year-old Sahara, donated her hair for a wig and raised $700 in the process.

Check out my episode on The Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.

• Show ID and Intro
• Interview with Sahara, Michel, Raquel and Sophie
• Haircut donated by Bobbipin Hair Studio
• Learn more at Angel Hair for Kids