In this episode, we hear a recording of a virtual event called Automated and Connected Vehicles: A Glimpse at the Vehicle of the Future. We also talk about what we’ve been reading. In this episode, Abby and Abby talked about reading: The Mountains Sing by Ngyuễn Phan Qué Mai , who has a new book … Continue reading S.4 Ep.17- Automated and Connected Vehicles: A Glimpse at the Vehicle of the Future →

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S.4 Ep.17- Automated and Connected Vehicles: A Glimpse at the Vehicle of the Future

In this episode, we hear a recording of a virtual event called It Has Been a Tough 17 Months: Managing Stress and Mental Health in a Pandemic. We also talk about what we’ve been reading. In this episode, Abby and Abby talked about reading: The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix The Boyfriend Project … Continue reading S.4 Ep.16 – Managing Stress and Mental Health in a Pandemic →

S.4 Ep.16 – Managing Stress and Mental Health in a Pandemic

In this episode, we hear a recording of a virtual event from last month that focused on The History of Anti-Asian Violence in the U.S. We also talk about what we’ve been reading. In this episode, Abby and Abby talked about reading: The Beauty in Breaking by Michele Harper (also mentioned plans to read This … Continue reading S.4 Ep.15 – The History of Anti-Asian Violence in the U.S →

S.4 Ep.15 – The History of Anti-Asian Violence in the U.S

In this episode, we hear a preview of this year’s Summer Challenge. We also talk about what we’ve been reading. In this episode, Abby and Abby talked about reading: The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd You Have a Match by Emma Lord Next, we chat with JMRL Young Adult Services Manager, Tim Carrier, … Continue reading S.4 Ep.14 – 2021 Summer Challenge Preview →

S.4 Ep.14 – 2021 Summer Challenge Preview

In this episode, we hear a panel discussion with the cast of Leslie M. Scott-Jones’ radio play Thirty-Seven. We also talk about what we’ve been reading. Abby and Abby talked about poetry Orexia by Lisa Russ Spaar Guillotine by Eduardo C. Corral Next, we hear a recording of a virtual panel discussion with local playwright … Continue reading S.4 Ep.13 – A Q&A with the Cast of ‘Thirty-Seven’ →

S.4 Ep.13 – A Q&A with the Cast of ‘Thirty-Seven’

In this episode,  Abby and Abby talked about reading Jacqueline Woodson’s: Brown Girl Dreaming and Red at the Bone We also mentioned several of her other books and recommended further reading. See jmrl.org/samepage for more information. Find recordings of past JMRL programs here: JMRL’s Youtube channel Follow JMRL’s progress through the tiers of the JMRL … Continue reading S.4 Ep.12 – Same Page 2021 →

S.4 Ep.12 – Same Page 2021

In this episode, we’ll hear from Christy Rotman, life skills coach from UVa. She explores the elements of effective goals, and introduces a framework called WOOP — helpful for predicting likely obstacles and crafting plans to overcome them. In just over 30 minutes, you’ll be energized and inspired!  Abby and Abby talked about reading: Transcendent … Continue reading S.4 Ep.11 – Goal-Setting in the New Year →

S.4 Ep.11 – Goal-Setting in the New Year

In this episode, we’ll hear Abby and Abby interview Clare Ruday from the Blue Ridge Health District. They discuss services, the pandemic, and the health district’s recent name change.  Abby and Abby talked about reading: The Stuff of Stars by Marion Dane Bauer and Piecing me Together by Renee Watson Piranesi by Susanna Clarke (with … Continue reading S.4 Ep.10 – Getting to the Know the BRHD →

S.4 Ep.10 – Getting to the Know the BRHD

In this episode, we hear a recording of a presentation on Seasonal Affective Disorder. We also talk about what we’re reading. Abby and Abby talked about reading: The Enchanted Hour by Meghan Cox Gurdon The Scapegracers by Hannah Abigail Clarke Next, we hear a recording of an event that took place earlier this month, Combatting … Continue reading S.4 Ep.9 – Combatting the Winter Blues →

S.4 Ep.9 – Combatting the Winter Blues

In this episode, we talk about our reading resolutions for the new year. We also talk about what we’re reading. Abby and Abby talked about reading: After the Flood by Kassandra Montag Kid Gloves by Lucy Knisley Next, we hear talk about our reading resolutions: Put down books we’re not enjoying Read Coretta Scott King … Continue reading S.4 Ep.8 – Reading Resolutions →

S.4 Ep.8 – Reading Resolutions

In this episode, we hear about some upcoming programs and discuss our favorite books that we read this year. We also talk about what we’re reading. Abby and Abby talked about reading: Highfire by Eoin Colfer Food: A Love Story by Jim Gaffigan When Life Gives You Pears by Jeannie Gaffigan Next, we hear about … Continue reading S.4 Ep.7 – 2020 Wrap-Up →

S.4 Ep.7 – 2020 Wrap-Up

In this episode, we hear a guided workshop from earlier this year called Breathing for Health.  We also talk about what we’re reading. Abby and Abby talked about reading  Dress Coded by Carrie Firestone and Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes (and mentioned the 21-Day Racial Equity Habit-Building Challenge and Mirrors, Windows, and … Continue reading S.4 Ep.6 – Breathing for Health →

S.4 Ep.6 – Breathing for Health

In this episode, we hear a recording of a panel on virtual learning and homeschooling. We also talk about our reading. Abby and Abby talked about reading Making Our Way Home: The Great Migration and the Black American Dream by Blair Imani The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris which had elements that reminded Abby … Continue reading S.4 Ep.5 – Homeschooling and Virtual Learning →

S.4 Ep.5 – Homeschooling and Virtual Learning

In this episode, we discuss National Novel Writing Month, coming up in November. Casey, a repeat NAACP/JMRL Intern, chats with us about her experiences working at JMRL branches. We also talk about our reading. Abby and Abby talked about reading The Ballad of Song Birds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins (a prequel to the Hunger … Continue reading S.4 Ep.4 – NaNoWriMo is Coming! & Interning at JMRL →

S.4 Ep.4 – NaNoWriMo is Coming! & Interning at JMRL

In this episode, we hear a recording of a program from this summer called Parenting with Neuroscience: Self-Control. We also talk about our reading. The Abbys talked about reading: Stones in Water by Donna Jo Napoli All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot Harry Potter series Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry Red at the … Continue reading S.4 Ep.3 – Parenting with Neuroscience: Self-Control →

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