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Quick recap

we covered a range of topics, including personal updates, creative exercises, and humorous storytelling. Jill and Keith discussed various news items, unusual words, and sources for audiobooks, as well as sharing jokes and anecdotes. The conversation touched on technology, cultural events, and listener engagement, with a mix of informative and entertaining content throughout the session.

Summary

Keith and Jill discussed the absence of Terry from the podcast due to medical appointments, including treatment for an infected foot wound. They shared updates about their families, including a church reunion and a new grandbaby. Keith mentioned Robin is away at camp and Isaac is staying with him, though Isaac was still asleep. They briefly discussed political views and the success of Donald Trump’s first six months in office. The conversation concluded with Keith planning to address Isaac’s late-night gamin random Topic

it’s time for a Madlib! We went through a list of prompts, including adjectives, verbs, nouns, and occupation-related terms, with Keith providing hints for each category.

David’s Musical Battle Story

Keith shared a humorous and imaginative retelling of the Bible story about David, focusing on his role as a musician who played the guitar and used sign language to drive away an evil spirit. He emphasized that this version was not a traditional Sunday school story and should not be taken as doctrine.

news of the Week

Jill shared a story about a pygmy hippo’s first birthday celebration at a zoo in Thailand, which attracted visitors from around the world. Keith then discussed an extraordinary fossil discovery made by a Denver Museum during a geothermal drilling project, which was extremely rare and unexpected. Finally, Jill mentioned an upcoming “Balls Out Bowling” event in Pennsylvania, where participants bowl naked except for their shoes, with rules to ensure a fun and respectful atmosphere.

the stories keep coming when Keith and Jill discussed a unique road project in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, where a section of highway plays Beethoven’s 9th Symphony through strategically placed rumble strips. Ali Al-Jafidi, the Director of Fujairah Fine Arts Academy, explained that the project aims to combine art with everyday life for drivers entering the city. They also touched on the high cost of a 5-pound wheel of cheese from Spain, which sold for $42,000.

Jill’s Weird Words

Jill and Keith engaged in a session of discussing and defining unusual words, including “phlegmatic,” “finitude,” and “promulgate.” Jill explained the meanings of each word, while Keith offered interpretations and connections to common knowledge. They also discussed the word “fictile,” which refers to pottery made from clay. The session was interrupted briefly due to technical issues with Jill’s machine, but they continued with the activity until completing it.

Terry’s Top 10 List

As expected, since Terry is not in the meeting, we substitute with a little bit of random stuff from our sponsor to entertain you.

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in our segment dedicated to blindness rehabilitation topics, we discuss reading books. Keith and Jill discuss various sources for free and low-cost audiobooks, including Audible, Book share, and the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled. They mention that some services require proof of visual impairment or other disabilities to access. Keith notes that major blindness advocacy groups recently held their annual conventions.

email and Final Thoughts

Keith reads an email from a listener about a humorous incident involving a freshly varnished toilet seat. he follows it up with one from a passive aggressive rancher who got a speeding ticket.

as usual, we wrap everything up with our final thoughts by sharing variety of humorous anecdotes and jokes, including stories about encounters with law enforcement, personal experiences, and puns. They encouraged listeners to submit their own funny stories for future episodes. The segment concluded with a reminder for listeners to visit their website, subscribe, and spread the word about the show.

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