Hear S The Thing

“The Quiet Things is a series of reflections on love, life, and everything in between. It comes from inside during some of my darkest moments where all I could do was write openly, freely and truthfully. Within these stories are sadness, darkness, love and hope. It is a collection of moments spread over time. It is a little bit of the dark mixed with the light.” Matthew Doerner was born and raised in Ontario, Canada. He studied his early years as a chef and, just like his love for cooking, he also fell in love with words and writing. In the early days of high school, he was introduced to Shakespeare’s Macbeth and Hamlet, that opened the idea of what writing could be. From Shakespeare to the worlds of Ginsberg and Bukowski is where the love of writing poetry truly bloomed. Writing became part escape and part therapy, a way to deal with emotions that couldn’t be verbalized. It was the solitude within the words that he now shares with others. Poetry can truly save the soul, heal the wounds, and make the world seem bright again.

We live in a world of noise where everyone is so quick to speak. When we slow down and give someone our full attention, we offer them a safe place to be fully heard and accepted. Hear’s the Thing is a story about what is possible when someone is brave enough to listen to others… and, ultimately, themselves without judgement. For Cody Alan, one of country music’s most famous on-air radio and TV personalities, listening to other people has always been a crucial part of his role. It was by fostering his ability to hear others that he discovered the person he most needed to listen to was himself. Listening ultimately led him on a journey of self-discovery where he found the courage to come out as gay, the openness to question spiritually, and the strength to explore a new definition of parenting and family. In his debut memoir, Hear’s the Thing, Cody shares some of the many lessons he’s learned along the way such as: How to actively listen with empathy and without judgment Why a willingness to “let people in” better equips you to receive from others How genuine attentiveness can help you build healthier and deeper relationships The art of listening is often lost but Cody’s story will inspire you to hear that inner voice that is leading you to a deeper connection with yourself and the people around you.

This is a mystery novel that revolves around the murder of Gaylord Homer. Homer intends to marry Diana Kittredge. But there is another woman, Marita Moore vying for his love. The people at New Warwick have learned to adapt to the 'dark time.' The dark time is a brief nightly blackout induced by the town's power supply switching between generators. During a party at Twin Towers, Gaylord Homer's country estate, there was a brief blackout. However, When the lights come back on, the guests quickly realize that someone has used the brief darkness to murder their host. Who is responsible for Gaylord Homer's murder? His fiancée, Diana Kittredge, or her rival, Marita Moore? Flemming stone is invited to investigate the mystery of Gaylord Homer's murder.

A devotional from Our Daily Bread crafted just for girls 8 to 12! The 90 readings will help the girl in your life grow in her relationship with God while tackling everyday challenges like confidence, bravery, and grace. Watch her bloom as she hears from God and learns He longs to hear from her too!

In our noise-filled world, where everyone is so quick to speak, the fine art of listening is often lost. For radio and TV personality Cody Alan, learning to listen has led him on a journey of self-discovery and allowed him to become his most authentic self.