Dear Friends,
Here's the brand new “Be the Reason” official video full of hope-filled and poignant images! I loved filming my parts in favorite locations -- the Oregon coast, InterUrban ArtHouse, and my backyard. I hope you enjoy it!
This looks intriguing…
“An examination of the psychology of our increasing political division. This book is not about politicians or political strategists or party organizations. It is about ordinary people making sense of their world in the best way they know how to,” social psychologist Payne asserts in the opening pages. He stays true to this promise, beginning first with his own upbringing. Raised in a house off the highway in Kentucky by working-class, Christian parents, his childhood was characterized by conservative leanings. When Payne left for college, his dad told him he'd better not return a “long-haired hippie.” But after only three months away, Payne began to stray from his family's beliefs, returning with hoop earrings and untrimmed hair, things his father choose not to mention. “So many families like mine have reached a brittle peace in recent years,” he writes, “holding their breath, limiting their conversations to the weather and sports and children”, but why? How did our differences in political beliefs gain so much animosity in recent years?…
Interesting, compassionate, and ultimately a bridge between those too often depicted as opposites, this book provides background for why we believe what we do and what makes us stick to it. Remarkably accessible despite its academic nature and rigorous research, it opens dialogue about how we can consider both sides as people, not concepts." ~Kirkus Reviews
Narrated by Tom Hanks, “The Americas showcases the wonders, secrets, and fragilities of the world's great supercontinent. For the first time, the Americas stars in its own incomparable series, using cutting-edge technology to uncover never-before-seen behavior, and highlight the extraordinary, untold wildlife stories that will deeply connect with millions around the world. Five years in the making and filmed over 180 expeditions, this groundbreaking series reveals spectacular landscapes of Earth's most varied landmass - the only one to stretch between both poles.”
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Companions on the beach
We'll find ways to rise above together, Joy
P.S. I'd love your help sharing the new video on social media and with your friends and family.…thanks!! Seems we could all use a little hope right now.
Joy Zimmerman is a folk and acoustic roots singer-songwriter who creates community through music. Her latest album, Where the Light Lives, debuted at #6 on the Folk Alliance International Chart, adding to a growing list of accolades and awards. A multi-instrumentalist with a rich, clear voice, Joy blends insightful songwriting, fiddle tunes, and storytelling into performances that leave a lasting impact. Dani Goodband of Lakeside Music calls her “a show any host would line up to present.” joyzimmermanmusic.com