the terey summers podcast

Ep96: When Friends are Friends Forever

A group of 60 students on average, gathered together weekly in their hight school years. They gathered to rehearse, to sing to act to dance.  This performance group called First In Line had motivations to commit to this process, as touring and performing was the end game. But, I  think there was more of a call for them to gather faithfully each week. I have a strong hunch, that they faithfully gathered to be present with others, in a safe place, where their brand of person was welcomed with open arms. They gathered, to be.

 

Following the recent death of one of own First In Line members of years gone by, a prompt to reunite collectively, in full reunion fashion, to reconnect and honor our sweet friend Pam, and all of our relationships with her. Life is not a promise keeper. No promises we will have tomorrow let alone a year or ten from now. This weekend was our way to say I love you to each other. To hug. To laugh. To cry. To share from our hearts.

We honored our friendships, and celebrated that we will see Pam again. We rested in knowing that we are all friends, forever. 

"For friends are friends forever, when the Lord's the Lord of them. And a friend will not say never, 'cause the welcome will not end. Though it's hard to let you go, in the Father's hand we know, that a lifetime's not too long, to live as friends"

Ep95: Eunice Is Back!

After a long, nearly two year pandemic forced hiatus, Eunice is back in schools! Who is Eunice you ask? Listen in and meet her!

Ep 94 Random Thoughts

I am using this opportunity to do a brain dump. I have a somewhat random collection of thoughts, and I present them here for your weigh in. The Carnivore Diet, The Minimalists Challenge, and Van Life/Van Dwellers.

I suppose we could string them together.

While Living in a van with the fewest of possessions, but a small propane gas stove, you live off of only meats. There. Not so random.

Have any thoughts on my random thoughts? Share them with me at tereysummers.com/podcast

Ep93: A New Month, A new Venture, An Old Friend

A new month, a new venture, an old friend. Revisit my conversation with creative partner and friend, Brian Cole. Get all the feels of this creative genius. Meet him for the first time or refresh you memory. It's the dawn of a new era for his business. This graphic artist has made the shift to changes that have been in the works for a while.  Following trends in the design world, start this month, his business Revolution Graphics Becomes Designflux. He offers a new way to purchase unlimited graphic designs for one flat monthly subscription. There's three different packages - check them out at design flux.co

 

Ep92: It’s A Matter Of Life And Death

With windshield wipers clearing the pounding rain, I wipe the tears from eyes. Both, so I can see. It's my car ride return visit from my home state of California, after celebrating the lives of three different friends whose days had come to an end here on earth. I share from my heart, as I see it is so,  the impact that death has on life and life, on death.

A good cry cleanses like the rain.

I have been changed, as the furniture has been rearranged.

Ep91: April Brings Awareness to Autism, While Eric and Christine Conn Bring Their Lives To It.

Long time friend that are family, share of their journey raising their beautiful Autistic son Evan. Learn of the backstory to the diagnosis, the feelings they processed as first time parents, learning of the A word. A very real and candid conversation, the just scratches the surface will give you a taste of the amazing grace filled and graceful couple, that love their children fiercely.

If you have questions or would like to reach out to the Conns, they are open and willing to lend what help and insights they have gathered through deep dives in researching, trial and error, and following their hearts.

 

Here's to April's Autism Awareness, and to a family that is aware of what that really, truly means.

Ep 90: Forever Young: 78 Years of this Master Gardener, Modern Dancer and World Traveling Photographer’s Secrets.

Life, by the very word, is meant to be lived. How many of those years we are afforded to live out, is unknown to us. And in some cases we have very little control over effecting that bottom line. But, where that is not true, is in the  how we live those years. Some would say of living life,  there is something to the how, and how long. Maybe, maybe not. No guarantees of course.  The only thing one can control, is making the choice to really live. No matter our circumstances, we have the authority and power to choose to dig in deep and live. My guest and aunt, Coni Berliner has left some footprints in the sand for us to follow. Listen in to our conversation, and hang on through our reminiscing that may leave you on the side lines for a few seconds. We roll naturally like a Sunday afternoon visit on the phone. But don't you worry! This party line is for you. The surprising and beautiful guideposts to a life well lived and forever young, are laid out as we take a journey in time and through it.

Ep89: MLB Umpire Ted Barrett Is Up To Bat At My Microphone.

Looks like taking me out to the ball game may have to get moved a few weeks. I have MLB Umpire Ted Barrett here to weigh in on the strike truth, and more. He is a one-of-a-kind fella who has a heart full of things to share. This is one of my favorite guests, but listen in and make that call for yourself. I have a hunch he will hit a home run with you.

Let me stop being so punny.

Ep88: Ask Terey Anything: From the Ukraine to who I would bring back for one day, that has long since gone..

When I get questions from my listeners, it is a big deal to me to answer fully and openly and honestly. This is what you get in this episode.

Ep87: Now

Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure. -OPRAH