Emma McCormick, a financial analyst at General Motors, traded in her desk job for a life of adventure on a sailboat in Florida. She shares her story of how she discovered sailing, bought a boat, and now lives in a beautiful marina, surrounded by a community of eclectic and friendly people. Meanwhile, the importance of sun protection and timely detection of non-melanoma skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, is highlighted. [... more]

Bob Hamner shares his passion for sailing, which he discovered later in life, and recounts his exciting experiences on the water, including a harrowing incident where he had to navigate through a storm and a close call with a tanker ship. He also talks about his journey to becoming a skilled sailor and the lessons he learned along the way. [... more]

LA Mayor Bass calls a curfew for Los Angeles Footage goes viral of a White leftist couple blocking a Black woman from going to work The New Jersey Congresswoman who struck an ICE agent is indicted on federal charges Gavin Newsom gives a creepy Presidential campaign-like address to trash Trump about the protests in LA Gavin Newsom's wife was reportedly shopping in Beverly Hills during the riots Katy Perry tries to share a history lesson on her Instagram about the settlement of Los Angeles my Mexico to defend ICE riots Ret Army Colonel and California resident Kurt Schlichter joins us [... more]

Emma McCormick, a financial analyst at General Motors, pursued her own version of the American dream by living on a sailboat in a beautiful marina in Florida. She shares her story of how she acquired the boat, the challenges of maintaining it, and the joys of living in a close-knit sailing community. [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories working remotely meant that she could live remotely too so Emma decided to buy a sailboat and go to Florida Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Emma McCormick, a financial analyst, traded her desk job for a life of adventure on a sailboat in a beautiful marina in Florida. She pursued her own version of the American dream, working remotely and living on the water, surrounded by a community of eclectic and kind people. [... more]

The American West was not as wild and woolly as often thought, with people figuring out ways to cooperate and establish property rights. Meanwhile, the Civil War saw a complex struggle over slavery, with Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation marking a turning point. The story of three slaves who escaped to Union lines and the general who refused to return them highlights the messy and difficult process of ending slavery. [... more]

Richard King, a larger-than-life character, carved an empire out of the Texas wilderness, becoming one of the most successful cattle barons of the Old West. With his innovative approach to ranching and his ability to adapt to changing circumstances, King built a vast cattle operation that would become a model for the industry. His story is a testament to the power of entrepreneurship and the American spirit. [... more]

Dr. Roger Parrott shares his concept of Opportunity Leadership, which involves letting go of long-range planning and trusting in God's opportunities for growth and success. He discusses how this approach has transformed his own life and leadership, and how it can be applied in various settings, including ministry, business, and personal relationships. [... more]