The Institute for Family, an organization of the Children's Home Society of North Carolina, is on a mission to hear from North Carolina residents about life and community relationships across the state. Tune in as local residents embark a storytelling adventure. Here they share lessons, advice, stories and reflect about life in their community. The Shine campaign is in partnership with StoryCorps Studios. Conversations here are snippets of a larger conversation, produced by the Institute, wh ...
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A podcast dedicated to exposing the South Carolina Family Court Cartel industry and the Legislators who aid it. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tigdrgn01/support
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The North Carolina Family Policy Council is a nonpartisan, nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to the preservation of the family and traditional family values.
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Ray’s Rants Life in the 1950s 1960s 1970s Great Britain girls England family UK work school British music night clubs pubs fashion pirate radio Caroline English holidays television
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Ray’s Rants back to the 1960s 1970s 1950s in the UK Great Britain. Entertaining and fun. British music scene, Jimi Hendrix The Rolling Stones. The English pubs and clubs, Watney’s Red Barrel beer, Babycham, Cherry B the night life. The cars, the workplace, television and pirate radio. England. Schools back in the early days. 60s fashion and clothes, flairs and miniskirts. London, Caroline, Luxembourg. Mini cars skirts. Holiday in caravan, Butlin’s
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Hi, I hope you're well. What did I do before I was allowed out on my own to the woods? I played with my trainset, my Meccano set, I played in the street and the garden... Happy days!Af Ray’s Rants UK
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What I did in the 1950s… Apart from going to the woods every day!
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29:31I know that I'm always on about the woods and the pond with frogs and tadpoles and sticklebacks and water boatmen... But, what else did I do when I was young? In this episode, I shall tell you.Af Ray’s Rants UK
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Rubbish cars, cold callers, the weather, scrumping and more...Af Ray’s Rants UK
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A new boss in the workplace, ruining everything! We've been to our first BBQ this summer, I've put up a new fence, Gary is out and about... Join me for a chat this Wednesday!Af Ray’s Rants UK
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Shops with no stock! Homemade pickles, chutney and jam, the weather...
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22:17Shops these days don't seem to have anything in stock! Stone the crows! Three weeks delivery and then the item is dented! Homemade pickles, chutney and jam, the weather... Join me for a good old moan about shops and stuff.Af Ray’s Rants UK
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Hello, I hope you're keeping well. Buying from shops... don't you hate it when they have nothing in stock? I'll be moaning about this and other stuff so do join me.Af Ray’s Rants UK
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Medical stuff and other bits and pieces.
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19:09Hello, it me again with a quick chat about medical stuff and other bits and pieces.Af Ray’s Rants UK
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The Sa Family Part 2 - Family, Love, and Advocacy
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8:41In this continuation of the Sa Family’s journey, you will hear intricate steps they took finding their forever ever home and then losing it all in a short period of time.
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Road Works, Tortoise, Amberley, Phones and more
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30:35Hello, it's me just popping in to see how you are. Here's a catch up on road works, Gary the tortoise, Amberley Museum, phones and more...Af Ray’s Rants UK
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The Sa Family Part 1 - Finding Our Forever-Ever Home
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7:46Listen to Audrie, Vini, and Vivianna Sa as they share their journey from leaving their first family home, filled with love and tended memories, to finding their forever home that perfectly fit the needs of their growing family.Af Institute for Family
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Hello, I thought I'd pop in and see how you are. All good, I hope? We've had some sunshine so I've mown the lawn. Is that mown or mowed? Whatever!Af Ray’s Rants UK
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Hello, I hope you're keeping well. I've just popped in to say hi and see how you are.Af Ray’s Rants UK
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Ty Harris is a Community Navigator who supports pregnant individuals in the Guilford County area of North Carolina. In this inspiring story, Ty shares her experiences of helping families in Greensboro and High Point. She highlights the specific needs of families to ensure their well-being and promote positive family dynamics. Ty’s insights will not…
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Hi, as most of you know by now, I'm no longer recording regular podcast episodes. However, I will be publishing episodes now and then, when I get the time, so I won't be disappearing altogether. Family commitments have rather taken over at the moment.Af Ray’s Rants UK
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Another busy week! I thought retirement was supposed to be relaxing? Obviously not!Af Ray’s Rants UK
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Marriage vows, to love, honour and obey. Did you vow to love, honour and obey your husband when you married? What are your thoughts on doing as you’re told by your husband? Join me this Sunday for a good old rant.Af Ray’s Rants UK
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I ventured out of the house and into the woods for the first time this year! We had a lovely walk in the fresh air and weak winter sunshine.Af Ray’s Rants UK
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People often talk about the good old days, how they would love to go back to the good old days, including me! Is it because those days were better? Or is it because these days are worse? Does that make sense? The good old days were always particularly good, but these days seem particularly bad. Join me this Sunday for a good old rant.…
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It's that time again! I hope you're keeping well. The sun is out here, the sky is blue, there's a gentle breeze... Happy days!Af Ray’s Rants UK
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Neighbours! Good ones, bad ones… are you a good neighbour?
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59:34I hear so many stories about bad neighbours. Are you a good neighbour? Do you pull fences down or grow huge hedges or park your car to block a driveway? Loud music and wild parties, gardens full of rubbish… In this episode, I’ll chat about neighbour, both good and bad. Please, join me this Sunday.Af Ray’s Rants UK
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Have you ever heard of a one-way street, which is two way for bicycles? What a crazy idea! I hope you're keeping warm in the Northern Hemisphere. It's zero degrees here! However, spring is getting a little closer with every passing day.Af Ray’s Rants UK
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What will the new year bring? The Weather, catching thieves and more.
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58:24New Year 2025. In this episode, I'll talk about the new year and what it might hold for us. I'll also be reminiscing about years gone by. The weather, catching thieves and lots of other stuff!Af Ray’s Rants UK
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Happy New Year! Let's hopoe that 2025 is better all round for the world.Af Ray’s Rants UK
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New Year 1951 to 2025 Christmas New Year Boxing Day Sales...
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1:00:44New Year 1951, when I was born, until now, 2025. In this episode, I ramble on about new years and Christmases of the past and today. Also, lots of other stuff!Af Ray’s Rants UK
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Merry Christmas! I hope you're all having a lovely day! Don't eat or drink too much... That includes me! Be good, be merry and enjoy yourselves!Af Ray’s Rants UK
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Titus Hopper - Shine on North Carolina
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5:32Meet Titus Hopper, a joyful husband, father, educator, entrepreneur, and inspiration—a true "hope dealer." As Hop the Black Santa, he shares his life journey centered around fatherhood and family. Titus tells his heartwarming story of hope, faith, adoption, and the joy he brings to his community and loved ones as Santa Claus. The recording is produ…
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What will happen when there are no pubs left?
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58:56What will happen when there are no pubs left? Once, the pub was the heart of the community—a place where locals gathered, stories were shared, and news of the district was exchanged. It was more than just a place to drink; it was a social hub that connected people, strengthened relationships, and gave communities a sense of identity and belonging.…
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On Leaving School What Was Your First Job?
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57:25What was your first job after you left school? Did you stay in that job until your retirement? Please, join me this Sunday for a look back at work and school and girls and just about everything else back in the old days.Af Ray’s Rants UK
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When I was a boy, I wanted to be a steam engine driver. It was exciting, it was amazing... every boy wanted to be a train driver! What job did you want to do when you grew up? What job did you do? Let me know.Af Ray’s Rants UK
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Winter is here so let's talk about the dreadful winter of 62/63. I was twelve years old so I remember it well. Also, we'll have a moan about traffic jams, your favourite Christmas presents, storm Garragh, food and much more. Please, join me.Af Ray’s Rants UK
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Christmas eve in the old days. Over to the pub at lunch time, back to work after a few beers only to be sent home... wonderful! On Christmas day, shops were closed, pubs were closed... everywhere was closed! Happy days!Af Ray’s Rants UK
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Making Money Moonlighting Food Additives Christmas in the 1960s and 1970s.
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1:00:35How easy was it to make money back in the old days? We were a nation of shopkeepers. But we were also a nation of moonlighters. Many people worked on private jobs in their spare time. Also in this episode, brussel sprouts and Christmas trees, renting out part of your garden, food additives, hormones, pesticides… Join me for an hour of light relief,…
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I think we have too much in the way of technology. Mobiles phones, computers, iPads... The PC displays the blue screen of death! The TV said it has no connection, check your HDMI cable... It's all too much! Life used to be relaxed, peaceful, tranquil... Happy days!Af Ray’s Rants UK
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Mr Jobsworth, Firms Man, you can't do this, you can't do that...
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49:02You've heard of Mr Jobsworth. Oh, you can't do that, it's more that my job's worth to allow you to do that. Mr Firmsman... You've broken the company rules! I'll have to report you for doing that! Join me this Sunday for a chat and a laugh.Af Ray’s Rants UK
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In this Midweek Message, I talk about a village where the leader of parish council is a right jobsworth, a firm's man... or woman. You can't do this, you can't do that! Crikey, what a daft state of affairs!Af Ray’s Rants UK
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Shop rents, utopia, farmers, cuttings from plants, beer barrels, mail order... There's a lot to get through in this week's podcast episode. I hope you enjoy it!Af Ray’s Rants UK
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Playing in the street, grandchildren, fish and chips, pavement parking, old photos... Please, join me this Wednesday for a chat.Af Ray’s Rants UK
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Village LIfe, Shopkeepers, Grandparents, old Radio Plays.
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57:02Village Life, Shopkeepers, old Radio Plays... Do you remember The Navy Lark, Handcock's Half Hour, Steptoe and Son... Happy days on the radio! Also, I talk about grandparents playing a major part in children's lives. Join me for a good old chat!Af Ray’s Rants UK
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Hello and welcome to another Midweek Message. I hope you're keeping well. It's getting cooler here in Britain as we head towards winter. What's it like where you are?Af Ray’s Rants UK
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What do you do in your free time? Do you get any spare time? These days, it seems that everyone is so busy they rarely have time to sit down for five minutes. Retirement isn't at all what I'd thought it would be. Do this, so that, go here, go there... Please, join me this Sunday for a chat.Af Ray’s Rants UK
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Hi, I hope you're keeping well. It's mild here, 15C which is 59F. I've bought some coal for our open fire and sorted out the kindling wood, so we're ready to go. Are you ready for Halloween? We have a tub of sweets by the front door ready for the children should they pop round. Happy days!Af Ray’s Rants UK
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When perfume was called scent and petrol was 7/6d a gallon.
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49:27In days gone by, fish and chips were wrapped in newspaper, perfume was called scent, school kids got the cane, beer was 16 pence for a pint in my local pub... And, a few extracts from a little book written in 1878 about bringing up children. Please, join me this Sunday for a look back at the old days.…
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We're getting through October. Winter is nearing! I hope you're keeping warm. The sun is out as I write this but it's pretty chilling outside. Child care, weddings, conker trees... I hope you enjoy this week's Midweek Message.Af Ray’s Rants UK
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Housewives 1950s 1960s. Were they slaves?
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46:21Housewives back in the old days were often no more than slaves chained to the kitchen sink! According to a book I've been reading, the man was the master of the house and his authority shouldn't be questioned! Crikey! Please, join me this Sunday.Af Ray’s Rants UK
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In this episode, architecture, the Isle of Wight and more... who remembers Disprin, the dissolvable aspirin tablets? They were prescribed for anything and everything back in the old days! Is it good to take several tablets every day? I don't think so.Af Ray’s Rants UK
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Good Things in the Good Old Days, and much more...
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48:27I love the good old days. You could get an appointment with the doctor. You didn't have to wait on the phone listening to Greensleeves for an hour. Travelling by car was a breeze. Please, join me this Sunday for a look back at the good old days.Af Ray’s Rants UK
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It's that time again. How are you? Keeping well, I hope. Adverts, changing times, excuses and reasons... Join me for a midweek chat.Af Ray’s Rants UK
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Inside British houses, my Isle of Wight trip and more…
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47:22This week, I’m looking inside British houses. Where is the bathroom situated? Is the kitchen at the back or the front of the house? Where is the lounge, the dining room, the bedrooms… I’ll also be talking about my Isle of Wight trip. Please, join me this Sunday.Af Ray’s Rants UK
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I recorded this Midweek Message on Sunday 29/9/24 because I won't be here this Wednesday. I'll be having a great time, hopefully, on the Isle of Wight! You'll hear all about it next Sunday.Af Ray’s Rants UK
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