Author Jack Townsend link about April Ghouls Event: https://www.gasstationjack.com/post/seven-reasons-to-attend-hauntfest-this-april Check out Haunfest's website: https://mrh80504.wixsite.com/haunt-festCheck out all the Upcoming events: https://2f75edbc-482f-4121-a12a-4d5051903e56.filesusr.com/ugd/ffe8bc_73676e9316a142a3907121f7beb8636d.pdf  Sources (including Audio)https://lithub.com/how-horror-helps-us-confront-and-understand-grief-and-loss/https://ideas.ted.com/how-did-the-human-heart-become-associated-with-love-and-how-did-it-turn-into-the-shape-we-know-today/https://freesound.org/people/Victor_Natas/sounds/718949/https://freesound.org/people/rydra_wong/sounds/718345/ https://freesound.org/people/vas_mous/sounds/717725/ Support the show

Cultivate your Relationship with CBD featuring Alan Hart, owner of Franny's Farmacy in AthensWords matter sources :https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-endocannabinoid-system-essential-and-mysterious-202108112569 https://www.leafly.com/learn/cannabis-glossary/thcaFranny's Farmacy Information:https://frannysfarmacy.com/cbd-athens/https://www.instagram.com/frannysfarmacyathens/https://www.facebook.com/frannysfarmacyathens/Support the show

This third episode of Season two of little decisions asks you to Welcome Visitors & Neighbors alike! Interview featuring Caitlin Short, Historic Athens Welcome Center Visitor Experience Specialist Historic Athens Welcome Centerwebsite: www.athenswelcomecenter.comInstagram: @athenswelcomecenterSupport the show

This week's episode of little decisions features Sherre Watwood, curator of the Free & Wee Tiny Art Gallery in Winterville, Ga. Ways to help Maui: https://mauiunitedway.org/disasterrelief http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong http://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/Maui https://hscadv.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/11501 https://staghornplantationestates.com/staghorn-chapel/ Socials for Free & Wee https://instagram.com/freeandweewinterville?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Support the show

little decisions is BACK! Season 2 begins with an episode about kindness, connection & community & just how powerful that can be. Interview with UGA Law student and Homelesness advocate, Gordon Wayne. Gordon's Go Fund Me:  https://gofund.me/3f387e96  Gordon's Instagram:  https://instagram.com/gordoncwayne?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==  Gordon's YouTube series with the National Alliance to End Homelessness:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd8XvEHwsy8-mw_pDa9tqwAoNzL0pLj-_ Support the show

This week's episode is a music infused episode! Kindness and music can be powerful when paired together, just listen to this episode if you don't believe me!In this episode, you will hear Victoria share about why music matters, a personal story about the power of music in her life, the history of the benefit concert, how to use a pineapple as an instrument, kind song lyrics and so much more!Today's guest is guitarist and lead singer of the band Vision Video, Dusty Gannon! Music from the episode:Intro segment: "In my side" by Vision VideoHousekeeping segment: "Inked in Red" by Vision VideoMusic Matters segment: "Organized Murder" by Vision VideoPersonal Story Segment:  “Word Gets ‘Round” by Brent Wood, authorized through Soundstripe Nostalgia Segment: “Good Vibes” by Fairlight, authorized through SoundstripePineapple segment: “Feeling Nostalgic” by Joshua Spacht, authorized through SoundstripeKindness Quotes segment: “Kindness” by Shimmer, authorized through Soundstripe Potpourrihttps://www.bristol247.com/culture/music/playing-music-with-pineapples/ https://regis.org/article.cfm?id=6796 https://visionvideoband.com/ Support the show

A quick update on the podcast and what's coming up next! Support the show

For episode 28, Victoria talks about how both giving and seeking advice relates to kindness. While asking for your recommendation of this podcast, she also talks about how the show Frasier gave advice to a generation, advice from a pineapple and the personal impact advising has had on Victoria's life. Ida Barrett offers her advice and a glimpse into her personal life at idabarrett.com/advice. Potpourrihttps://www.reddit.com/r/Frasier/comments/e1aya5/whats_the_best_advice_you_got_from_frasier/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frasierhttps://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/whats-viral/98-year-old-shares-thoughtful-advice-with-youngsters-netizens-say-kindness-matters.html https://www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmile/comments/kq2qkc/more_helens_needed/?ref=share&ref_source=embed&utm_content=body&utm_medium=post_embed&utm_name=c5f09177160740e9ad9b7601794cebe6&utm_source=embedly&utm_term=kq2qkc Support the show

For this Valentine's Day special, Victoria talks about how kindness and love intersect through the little decisions where you love your space! The episode includes interviews with two children in Victoria’s family about what love is, it's connection with nostalgia, a funny pineapple story and what love your space looks like! Tommy Valentine, executive director of Historic Athens talks about how Athens has shaped him and how he tries to return this kindness with powerful little decisions of his own. Support the show

In episode 26 of the little decisions podcast, Victoria talks about what it's like to question yourself, on multiple levels. This kindness is expressed through unique little decisions.     The episode includes a frank discussion about the adjustment in the schedule last week, ways to get out of a funk, why the logo for this podcast has 3 pineapples and a funny attempt at guessing how old I am.  Dr. Hank Finkel (author) and Shannon Haynie (illustrator) of the book "Am I still the Ocean" discuss the process of creating such a thoughtful children's book that balances a little science and a little Zen. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HR73YLB/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1Support the show

In episode 25 of the little decisions podcast, Victoria shares the connection of being able to focus, one at a time and intentional kindness.     The episode includes a discussion about what Victoria means by focus, a review of the Wonder Years television show from the 1980's, 5 kindness quotes , interesting pineapple facts and a look at decision fatigue!  Emily Cameron is the author and creator of The Local Athenian, an online long form journalism storytelling website. Potpourrihttps://www.wsj.com/articles/decision-fatigue-is-real-heres-how-to-beat-it-this-year-11641186063?mod=e2fb&fbclid=IwAR2aZrjCTgTPMDclFh52fDhxrkOkKKdslhp3oZ5BCS2IPlBEkMbtLde21vc 'The Wonder Years' TV Show Facts | Mental Floss The Wonder Years (TV Series 1988–1993) - Trivia - IMDb Wonder Years Cast Reunion Trivia | PEOPLE.com https://health.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-of-pineapple/www.thelocalathenian.com Support the show

In the latest episode of the little decisions podcast, Victoria talks about how recovery is possible, through kindness.       This episode includes interviews with three students from UGA’s Spike Squad to talk about the national championship win!  Rachel Henderson, Jenny Swope and Sydney Youngblood are interviewed.  Jamie Tall (Armstrong) is the featured guest this week. She has a popular YouTube channel where she talks about her recovery from addiction.   Potpourri: https://www.newyearsevelive.net/cities/sarasota-florida.html#:~:text=The%20big%20new%20year%20party%20in%20Sarasota%20is,of%20Lemon%20Avenue%20and%20Main%20Street%20in%20downtown https://www.visitsarasota.com/article/why-does-downtown-sarasota-drop-pineapple https://news.yahoo.com/crystal-pepsi-coming-back-more-093138894.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall https://georgiadogs.com/news/2022/1/11/football-georgia-national-championship-celebration-set-for-saturday-january-15.aspx https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4FDGWOz-wo Support the show

For the second episode in the Kindness in our World miniseries, Victoria talks with blogging superstar Kim Pangaro about her business: Atomic Mommy. Enjoy this brief interview about kindness and the power of our words! atomicmommy.netSupport the show

In episode 23 of the little decisions podcast, Victoria talks about how to invest in yourself through kindness, especially in the new year.      The episode includes interviews with the children in Victoria’s extended family about developing resolutions, discussion about the words resolutions and goals and the examination of new year’s resolution statistics.  Jennifer Duvall of JennySue Makeup is a kind artist in the Athens community. She helps people learn how to make makeup a tool of empowerment and so much more!  Riddle Answers:1. A Pine-Apple2. Pineapple3. Pineapple :)Potpourri: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/56480/18-things-you-might-not-know-about-just-one-guys?a_aid=45653&fbclid=IwAR2L5KAcwnxhhpnTuMGZv-dci7t_WTGY6DXYLkBrb7JX8jDsotpXYl2ulXk Renay Mandel Corren Obituary - Fayetteville Observer (fayobserver.com) https://cityofwinterville.com/winterville-gazette-archive/ Weird New Year's traditions that you didn't know about (barcelo.com)Support the show

Hello and welcome back to little decisions, the podcast about kindness, connection and community in the Athens area! Today’s episode is the start of a new interview series called: Kindness in Our World. For the Kindness in Our World (KIOW) series, I go beyond the boarders of Athens, Ga to talk about kindness. The series will explore how kindness helps us build bigger communities through shared connections. I want to show how, at any given moment, you can find kindness just about anywhere.  For today’s interview, I want to introduce you to kid kindness expert: Nicole Black. Nicole is the author of Coffee and Carpools which is where she shares her best parenting tips and tricks for raising intentionally kind kids, creating a stronger family connection and bullying prevention! I came across Nicole several different ways, which is how I knew she had to be the first interview for this Kindness in  Our World series. https://coffeeandcarpool.com/ Support the show

In episode 22 of the little decisions podcast, Victoria talks about how to feel the spirit and be kind to yourself and each other in her first winter holiday special.     The episode includes interviews with a visit back to the Marigold Market before the season ends, a discussion about real self-care tactics to use around the holidays is discussed, followed by 10 fun holiday movie quotes that embody kindness!   Eugene Mobley (Athens, GA) who is a big supporter of the little decisions podcast introduces Janet Nestor (Hampstead, NC) author, holistic therapist to help discuss the ideas of energy medicines, holistic healing, and the power of love and kindness. Potpourrihttps://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/smart-living/40-classic-christmas-movie-quotes-from-your-favorite-holiday-films/ss-AAOE3cN#image=2https://mindfulpathways.com/Support the show

In episode 21 of the little decisions podcast, Victoria talks about how sharing data and kindness blend together!  The episode includes a discussion on how to be kind and share data in Words Matter, a honest discussion about mental health, some fun pineapple facts, fun holiday events on the calendar, a great website for watching holiday favorites, and toys from the past 50 years! Paid Advertisement: Books for Keeps, is currently in their giving season. Find out more at booksforkeeps.orgGuest interview: Grace Bagwell Adams, lead researcher of the Athens Wellbeing Projectathenswellbeing.org  Potpourii Lake Charles and Surrounding Area Christmas Light Display Map (107jamz.com)https://www.onlineathens.com/story/entertainment/local/2021/11/24/2021-holiday-christmas-events-athens-ga-area/8736739002/ https://715newsroom.com/2021/12/03/friday-feel-good-dishing-up-kindness/ https://www.buzzfeed.com/ehisosifo1/james-roday-rodriguez-dule-hill-psych-profilebooksforkeeps.org  athenswellbeing.org  Support the show

Here is a quick update about the episodes that will be released in December! Spoiler alert: they will be coming out Thursdays December 9th & 16th! Pineapple with care! Victoria CooperSupport the show

Episode 20 of the little decisions podcast is the Thanksgiving special featuring Morgan King as Athens Pink Flamingo. That’s right, for thanksgiving here at little decisions Victoria is serving Pink Flamingo! Enjoy this light hearted episode that focuses on the kindness found in Athens, especially during a holiday such as this! Guest interview with Morgan King, whose also know as Athens Pink Flamingo. Potpourii https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/214024/southern-pineapple-casserole/https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/214024/southern-pineapple-casserole/ ACCA, Food Bank of Northeast Georgia prep for holiday giving (onlineathens.com)https://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/tweets-about-90s-00shttps://www.instagram.com/pink.flamingo.athens/ https://thelocalathenian.com/2020/pink-flamingo-athens  https://www.onlineathens.com/story/news/2021/11/23/former-uga-advisor-hosts-podcast-spotlights-kindness-athens/8680657002/ Support the show

In episode 19 of the little decisions podcast, Victoria talks about what it means to uncover your wild and what the heck that has to do with kindness. Episode also features an interview with Pridefest attendee and Athens Pride board member Kai Avery. Featured guest interview with Jo Thomas Wilson of My Heart Salon in Athens, Ga Potpourri https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A2KIbMsYWJZhJysA5YJXNyoA;_ylu=Y29sbwNiZjEEcG9zAzEEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3Ny/RV=2/RE=1637271704/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fwww.dailytelegraph.com.au%2flifestyle%2fhow-ash-bartys-mindset-coach-ben-crowe-helped-her-win-wimbledon%2fnews-story%2f5d69e04aa6fd9e9b4a24919b10ce28df/RK=2/RS=HT93oRsaYKVEoDQ.SioeobF1ilo-Support the show