Swimming Upstream Radio Show

Dorothy Wilhelm
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Swimming Upstream Radio Show HOST DOROTHY WILHELM – This new show is for people who want to break the mold to live life as if it mattered – and laugh along the way. Join Dorothy for new ideas and a lot of fun. #Dorothy, #Tacoma News Tribune, #live as if, #Generation Gap www.itsnevertoolate.com, https://www.facebook.com/WereSwimmingUpstream/

  1. 6d ago

    Finding Your Legacy

    Dorothy and special guest GinaNTD talk about our legacies - how we are remembered when when we are not in the room. What is your legacy? Why does it matter? Learn how to get the most out of this exciting time of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Jul 13

    Generation Gap: The American Dream

    Dorothy Wilhelm, Karen Schlomer, and Ray Miller Still who is broadcasting from next to the air conditioner.  You don't get hard hitting news like this everywhere. Time to enjoy the Happy Birthday, America story. Ray starts the proceeding with the proud story of his young son's ballet debut that brought tears to the young Dad's eyes. Our panel talks about the American Dream and Ray has a cautionary tale about Roman Togas,  Karen offers best 4th of July advice. You don't get hard hitting news like this everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Jul 6

    Happy 250th Birthday America

    BIL LEWIS describes himself as just a guy who is obsessed with doing his best to build a better world.  He walks his talk so he became one of the first young people to join the Peace Corps and spending years as a tribute player depicting President James Madison.  His advice for today is simple but definite - Be involved! He believes we all have something important to do,   Bil is funny and inspiring - you pronounce that "irresistible."    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Jun 22

    Interview With Historian Don Trosper

    Don Trosper brings unique insight to his historical stories and books.  That's because, in the Olympia, WA area Don Trosper doesn't just write history, he and his family are part of the story, beginning with the first wagon train. Don Trosper is a descendant of the Trosper for whom Trosper Road is named and he is related to one of the founders of historic Tumwater, Washington, Jesse Ferguson (whom residents fondly call "Uncle Jesse." ) Don and his family still reside on the old 1892 homestead property. Don is the author of many delightful history books including “The Tumwater We Never Knew: For people who love history, but don’t realize it yet.” After retirement he formed a licensed business called “Heritage Builders” and wrote a second Tumwater book of 50 illustrated short stories titled “The Tumwater We Thought We Knew”. For the third book in the series he expanded his scope to cover 100 stories of Southwest Washington titled “This Can’t Be History…or is it?”. He is working on another Tumwater book in 2026.  It's no surprise to learn that this is just the beginning of Don's story. Don plans to continue writing and speaking on local history in his ‘active’ retirement. He can be reached by phone at (360) 789-4858 or by email: dontrosper@outlook.com.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Jun 15

    Adventures With The Crafty Canadian

    Our special guest is Sandra Solon, the Crafty Canadian, and although she's still very crafty, she has new ideas and she's sharing them from Kuala Lumpur where she has fallen in love with elephants.  She'll share her adventures, but keep your eye out for her silken pajamas. You'll love her adventures and enjoy sharing them with your friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Jun 8

    Generation Gap: The Most Memorable Advice

    Renaissance Man Bil Lewis and our new producer Karen Schlomer join host Dorothy Wilhelm to share the most memorable advice they've ever received. Bil says in 1952 it was "Be Responsible" and Elder Millennial Karen says it was "Be Yourself." It's interesting to learn how good advice has changed over the years. Follow Generation Gap in this spot every month and let us know what you see in Generation gap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Jun 1

    How To Turn Your Life Around

    Bil Lewis earned a Masters Degree in computer science at Indiana University in 1978, working in Integrated Development Environments and bioinformatics at Stanford, Tufts, MIT and Harvard.  He has taught at Stanford, Tufts, and MIT with a Sabbatical at L'ecole des Moines DuNanets. He is a Past District Governor for Toastmaster, an Eagle Scout, a Returned Peace Corps Officer, and an ecstatic graduate of Indiana University. Bil is talking today about his work in debugging.  Omniscient Debugging when the debugger knows everything. Bil is a frequent guest on Swimming Upstream and we fondly remember his touching interviews with the late Chief Justice Richard Guy of the Washington State Supreme Court . Bil turns his life around every few weeks, so keep watching, it will happen again soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. May 25

    The Impact of Olympia’s Lion’s Club and Its Low Vision Center

    On this week’s episode of the Swimming Upstream Radio Show, host Dorothy Wilhelm welcomes Michael Petty. He is a board member of the Olympia Chapter of the Lions Clubs International and director of its Low Vision Resource Center. They discuss the history and role of the Lions Clubs both in Washington and around the world. Petty also shares how people can benefit from and be involved in the Low Vision Resource Center and its various community support mechanisms.  Key Topics History of Lions Clubs International The mission and projects of Lions Clubs The Low Vision Resource Center in Olympia How volunteers support vision and community The impact of service projects on lives Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:18 - Why the Name 'Lions'? The Club's Early Days 03:10 - What Sets Lions Apart from Other Service Clubs 05:33 - Why Join Lions? Personal Motivation and Benefits 06:52 - The Club’s Service Projects and Vision Work 07:18 - The Low Vision Resource Center: Origins and Goals 08:17 - Providing Equipment and Support for Low Vision 12:22 - Who Benefits from the Vision Support? Older Adults 16:34 - Small Tools Making a Big Difference for Low Vision 17:44 - The Role of Technology and Smartphone Accessibility 18:24 - How to Contact Lions and Get Involved 20:03 - Encouragement for Shy or Limited Volunteers Resources Lions Clubs International  Low Vision Resource Center Olympia  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Swimming Upstream Radio Show HOST DOROTHY WILHELM – This new show is for people who want to break the mold to live life as if it mattered – and laugh along the way. Join Dorothy for new ideas and a lot of fun. #Dorothy, #Tacoma News Tribune, #live as if, #Generation Gap www.itsnevertoolate.com, https://www.facebook.com/WereSwimmingUpstream/

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  • Creator
    Dorothy Wilhelm
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    408
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2014-2025 Its Never Too Late
  • Show Website
    Swimming Upstream Radio Show