From the Hat: a PONDcast

Three Armed Drummer

Send us a Text Message.On this episode of From the Hat, our guest is musician, composer, and free spirit, Dallas Gaines. Dallas has been making music for most of his adult life. Come on in, have a seat, and enjoy the soothing sounds and ideas that Dallas has to share. Check him out on the YouTubes at www.youtube.com/@pigasusinflight4800If you would like to buy a copy of Oceanic Boundlessness, reach out to Dallas atdallasgaines@protonmail.com"Ad Astra Per Alia Por...

Lincoln's Thanksgiving

Send us a Text Message.Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays! Harvest festivals have been around for millennia. Communities have been gathering to celebrate their bounty and enjoy gathering with others before they hunker down for the winter. Sometimes we get lost thinking it’s about pilgrims and native tribes in 1621. President Lincoln brought it back to the three core purposes: Gratitude, Unity, and their positive influence and support to endure hard times.

My Mother Knew It

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Season 2 of From the Hat! We are starting this season off with a very special guest: Judy Pond. Judy is a teacher, clothing designer, wilderness survivalist expert, mother of eight, wife of 50 yrs, folk dancer, world traveler, grandmother to many, and friend to more. Most importantly, to me, she is my mother, mentor, and hero.Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback. Follow us on all the ...

How to be a Human

Send us a Text Message.We made it!! Episode 50! In this Season 1 finale, we talk about the culminating ideas of how to live life on earth. Our guest for this episode is the most quoted person in the history of this podcast. She had taught me so much about living life, seeing others, and unabashed authenticity: my better half, Sarah Pond. You can check out Sarah and her special effects makeup on the Instagrams at www.instagram.com/stache.of.bones/Subscribe, ...

No Elephants in This Room

Send us a Text Message.Fixers of the world, untie! Sometimes fixing a problem will not solve it. How relinquishing control can empower others.Our Featured Guest for this episode is Maryann Larkin. Maryann is one of the most authentic, service minded, and thoughtful people I know. I've learned so much from her over the many years that I have had the pleasure to know her. Subscribe, read our blog, and most importantly, leave any comment, question, or feedback....