Wes and Shelly Share

26/02/2024

Here is the Heal Our Culture podcast episode we referenced in our 25th podcast episode from Feb 25, 2024, reflecting on the Racial Healing conference held at our church (Caldwell Presbyterian of Charlotte) in late January 2024.

Reflections and takeaways by Wesley and Shelly Fryer from the Racial Healing Retreat hosted by Caldwell Presbyterian Church of Charlotte, North Carolina, on ...

26/02/2024

Ep 25 Winter 2024 Updates and Black History

https://anchor.fm/wsshare/episodes/Ep-25-Winter-2024-Updates-and-Black-History-e2g93lp

This 25th podcast episode includes updates for winter 2024 about our recent trip to our friends’ farm in Virginia, a trip to Durham, North Carolina, and Duke University to hear the dean of the Air Force Academy talk with our parent group. In part two, we share reflections on our learning about black history and racial healing this past year and specifically this past month. Visit shellyfryer.com/podcast for subscription links to our show. Visit the resources page of HealOurCulture.org for links to many of the books and organizations referenced in part two of our show this week. Please let us know if you are listening and if you have feedback! The best way to do that is to follow us on Facebook and comment there. Go outside, keep exploring, and stay curious!

This 25th podcast episode includes updates for winter 2024 about our recent trip to our friends’ farm in Virginia, a trip to Durham, North Carolina, and Duke University to hear the dean of the Air Force Academy talk with our parent group. In part two, we share reflections on our learning about bla...

15/01/2024

Ep 24: Holiday Recap and 2024 Priorities

https://anchor.fm/wsshare/episodes/Ep-24-Holiday-Recap-and-2024-Priorities-e2efjr7

It’s 2024! Welcome to episode 24 of the “Wes and Shelly Share podcast,” where we reflect on our journey as “empty nesters” living in North Carolina. In this episode, we discuss some highlights from our holidays in December 2023, and in part two reflect on our priorities for the coming year in 2024. You can access links to our referenced show notes as well as links to listen to us on multiple platforms on https://shellyfryer.com/podcast. Please let us know if you’re listening and if you have any feedback or questions! We hope your 2024 is off to a great start! “Go outside, stay curious, and keep exploring!”

13/12/2023

We just bought this book on Audible, so we can listen to it together over winter break:

“Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier” by Arthur C. Brooks & Oprah Winfrey

https://www.audible.com/pd/Build-the-Life-You-Want-Audiobook/B0C4VK7FFY

27/11/2023

Ep 23: From IAD to DEN, OKC to CLT

https://anchor.fm/wsshare/episodes/Ep-23-From-IAD-to-DEN--OKC-to-CLT-e2cd656

In this episode, we are joined by our youngest daughter, Rachel, as we reflect on changes in the past year as she has moved from flying out of Dulles International Airport to Denver Colorado. We also reflect on differences in celebrating Thanksgiving in Oklahoma City, and now in Matthews, North Carolina. (In the greater Charlotte metro area.) We each share a Wonder Link, and our episode Wander Link is Hawkers Restaurant in uptown Charlotte. Please visit shellyfryer.com/podcast for links to connect with us!

21/10/2023

Ep 22: Grandparent Memories

https://anchor.fm/wsshare/episodes/Ep-22-Grandparent-Memories-e2aso7o

Welcome to Episode 22 of Wes and Shelly Share, recorded at Anne Springs Close Greenway in South Carolina, just outside Fort Mill. In this episode, we mainly share memories of both our grandparents, who were from Dalhart, Texas, Powell, Wyoming, and Abilene, Texas. We also share some updates, including Shelly‘s, temporary promotion to full-time classroom teacher at our school, continued progress towards our new funnel cake business, and a few other things. Our wonder links are some favorite podcasts we’ve been listening to lately, and our wander link is the Forest Trail Coffee House, in Mint Hill, North Carolina. You can find links to connect with us on social media on shellyfryer.com/podcast. Please let us know you are listening and share any feedback you have with us on our page or other social media channels we update. Remember to go outside, stay curious, and have adventures!

16/10/2023

Ep 21 Outdoor Education and Funnel Cakes

https://anchor.fm/wsshare/episodes/Ep-21-Outdoor-Education--Funnel-Cakes-e2ak6ta

In this episode, Shelly shares about her fifth grade field trip last week to Seabrook Island, in South Carolina. Shelly and Wes have both loved outdoor education and the opportunity to learn about science outside, and this was an extremely fun and motivational experience for Shelly, even though it was taxing with over 100 5th graders and rainy weather the entire time! In this episode we also share about our new sideline funnel cake business we are starting! We give some background about things that we have learned and how this business opportunity has become a reality for us to start soon.

Our Wonder Link is this recent episode of 60 minutes, about 3-D printing houses in Texas:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXUX6dv2_Yo

https://www.iconbuild.com

Our Wander Link this week is Seabrook Island, South Carolina:
https://www.seabrookisland.com

St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center
https://stchristopher.org

02/10/2023

Ep 20: Wedding Bells Ring!

https://anchor.fm/wsshare/episodes/Ep-20-Wedding-Bells-Ring-e2a1k3k/Part-1-Wedding-Memories-aae41nc

In this episode, recorded in Asheville, North Carolina, Shelly and Wes, reflect on the wedding of our son, Alex, to Grace this past weekend in Nashville, Tennessee. Lots of wonderful memories made, and a little bit of wisdom to share.

Here is the link to the 11 minute video Wes recorded about How’s Manor, the historic Airbnb, where we stayed in Nashville:
https://youtu.be/8Tet8kIM9T4

The book which is our WanderLink this week is “The Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts” by Loren Grush via
https://a.co/d/9AjCKxD

15/09/2023

Episode 19: “Return to Narnia”

https://anchor.fm/wsshare/episodes/Ep-19-Return-to-Narnia-e29bbad

Description: In this episode, we reminisce about our experiences with "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" by C.S. Lewis, both as children and as parents. We delve into memories from Parents' Weekend at the Air Force Academy and discuss the changes in our lives since Shelly started teaching at Wes' school. Stay tuned for direct links to the websites and resources we reference, including "Wild Heart Teacher." For more about our podcast and to connect with us, visit shellyfryer.com/podcast.

06/08/2023

Episode 18 Putting the Pieces Back Together (Part 1)

https://anchor.fm/wsshare/episodes/Ep-18-Putting-the-Pieces-Back-Together-Part-1-e27q25n

In episode 18, recorded outside of Peoples’ Market in uptown Charlotte on a Sunday morning, Wes and Shelly Fryer discuss how our own senses of identity and purpose have changed over the years becoming parents, being the parents of teenagers, and now being “empty-nesters.” This is the first of (most likely) a two part series. Our “Wander Link” is the Saturday morning yoga at Stevens Creek Park in Mint Hill, North Carolina. Our “Wonder Link” is the Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso. Find links to connect with us and find our past episodes on www.shellyfryer.com/podcast. If you listen to our show, please reach out on social media, and let us know! Remember to stay curious, go outside, and keep exploring!

16/07/2023

Episode 17: View of Heaven Farm

https://anchor.fm/wsshare/episodes/Ep-17-View-of-Heaven-Farm-e270tk6

In this episode, we reflect upon our wonderful experiences this week volunteering at “View of Heaven Farm,” a unique farm and nonprofit organization in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia empowering neuro-diverse adults to find community and meaningful work for a sustainable wage in a loving environment.
https://www.viewofheavenfarm.org

We also reflect upon our experiences attending Catholic Mass at Holy Cross Abbey and with Catholicism, both this week and in the past.
https://www.virginiatrappists.org/

Our Wonder link is Dirt Farm Brewing, which is a beautiful brewery just 15 minutes from the View of Heaven farm at the top of a mountain, overlooking the Shenandoah Valley.
https://dirtfarmbrewing.com

Our Wonder Link is from Reuters, about the recent lunar mission sent by India scheduled to land at the south pole of the moon on August 23.
https://www.reuters.com/technology/space/india-readies-rocket-aimed-landing-moons-south-pole-2023-07-14/

Remember to check out our website https://shellyfryer.com/podcast for links to our other episodes, to listen to us on different podcast platforms, and to connect with both Wes and Shelly Fryer on social media.

We encourage you to support your local farmers, local farmers market, go outside, stay, curious, and keep exploring!

07/07/2023

Episode 16 of Wes and Shelly Share: “Camping Without Kids”

https://anchor.fm/wsshare/episodes/Ep-16-Camping-Without-Kids-e26l6oq

Wes and Shelly share reflections about what it is like to go camping without kids in the empty nest! We share about our adventures this week in Linville Falls, North Carolina, as well as Grandfather Mountain, Banner Elk, and Beech Mountain. We also share about books we are reading now, and reflect on how life is different this summer, with our changing professional roles as educators. We also share our episode wonder and wander links!

22/06/2023

Our mantra and mission statement:

“Stay curious.
Go outside.
Keep Exploring and Sharing your Story!”



Subscribe to “Wes and Shelly Share” and connect with us!
https://shellyfryer.com/podcast

21/06/2023

Episode 15 Beach Memories

https://anchor.fm/wsshare/episodes/Ep-15-Beach-Memories-e261eu2

Sharing our experiences from the South Carolina seacoast this week, as well as reflecting on past trips and memories of the beach with our family.

20/05/2023

Ep 14: O is for Orca

https://anchor.fm/wsshare/episodes/Ep-15-O-is-for-Orca-e24d56u

This episode was recorded on our first visit to the North Carolina Zoo south of Asheboro! We discussed memories of zoos, orcas and trips to the Pacific Northwest, and the wonderful aspects of natural and human diversity in our world. Link to our sharing websites on shellyfryer.com/podcast.

15/05/2023

Ep 13: Where the WILD Things Are

https://anchor.fm/wsshare/episodes/Ep-13-Where-the-WILD-Things-Are-e242ghf

In our 13th episode, Wes and Shelly reflect on the wonderful children’s picture book “Where the WILD Things Are,” and our memories of it. We also discuss favorite memories of Mother’s Day, and Shelly tells the story of how her father, Carl Ward, was a first generation college student, changing the trajectory of life for his children and grandchildren. Our wonder link is the podcast, “Are We There Yet?,“ and Terry Virt’s book, “The Astronauts’ Guide to Leaving the Planet.” Our wonder link is focused on Grandfather Mountain State Park in North Carolina. Access other episodes of our podcast and links to follow us on social media by visiting shellyfryer.com/podcast.

06/05/2023

Ep 12: Bears in the Night

https://anchor.fm/wsshare/episodes/Ep-12-Bears-in-the-Night-e23jq9c

In this episode, recorded at Rocky River Vineyards outside Locust, North Carolina, we share our exciting adventure to Reed’s Mine today. In 1799, a young 12-year-old made the first discovery of gold in the United States recorded by European immigrants. We also talk about our aspirational identities in the “empty nest,” who we wanted to be when we were little, and who we want to be now. Wes also shared a “wonder link” related to artificial intelligence. Remember to stay curious, go outside, go have adventures, and keep exploring!

Rocky River Vineyards
https://www.rockyrivervineyards.com

Reed Gold Mine, NC
https://historicsites.nc.gov/all-sites/reed-gold-mine

Eleazar Yudowski interview with Lex Fridman
https://youtu.be/AaTRHFaaPG8

01/05/2023

Ep 11: Are You My Mother?

https://anchor.fm/wsshare/episodes/Ep-11-Are-You-My-Mother-e239k1q

In this 11th episode, we discuss lots of things we remember about our mothers and ways our lives have changed as empty-nesters as parents. Referenced articles and links will be added soon! Our wander links are a couple local parks we visited recently, and our wonder links revolve around the Artemis 2 mission of NASA to the moon.

09/04/2023

Episode 10: The Velveteen Rabbit

https://anchor.fm/wsshare/episodes/Ep-10-The-Velveteen-Rabbit-e222m6e

It’s our first Easter with an empty nest! This Sunday we recorded “lakeside” at Powder Horn Mountain, a wonderful private community about 20 minutes from Boone, North Carolina. About 2 1/2 hours from our house in Matthews. We discuss our memories of the children’s book, “The Velveteen Rabbit,” lots of past Easter memories, and share two wonder and two wander links. Wander links: Powder Horn Mountain Community, North Carolina, and the book, “Hiking Waterfalls North Carolina” by Melissa Watson. Wonder links:
Shelly: Interview with Andy Weir podcast (Sci-fi writer Andy Weir doesn't love writing) and Wes: Amy Webb’s SXSW 2023 presentation.

https://www.powderhornmountain.com

https://www.amazon.com/Hiking-Waterfalls-North-Carolina-Waterfall/dp/076277150X/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=4ca756a7-39f0-46fc-a1cf-6165080bdbd8

https://pca.st/episode/2ccffc64-c9f1-42b6-8790-fe72838018ae

https://youtu.be/vMUpzxZB3-Y

01/04/2023

Episode 9: The Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe

https://anchor.fm/wsshare/episodes/Ep-9-The-Lion--the-Witch-and-The-Wardrobe-e21huj6

In this Saturday episode from Squirrel Lake Park in Matthews, North Carolina, we reflect on how we loved reading “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” both to our children and to students in school. We also discuss “The School I Love,” ideas for Shelly‘s forthcoming book, and other aspects of teaching we have loved and love today. Our Wonder Link is Wes’ aspirational BBQ catering business, goldentexasbbq.com, and our Wander Link is an excellent website for tracking the ISS as well as all satellites in orbit. We will add the link here soon!

26/03/2023

Ep 8 Chrysanthemum Kindness

https://anchor.fm/wsshare/episodes/Ep-8-Chrysanthemum-Kindness-e2161ls

Our 8th episode! We spent most of our time talking about Kevin Henkes’ wonderful 1991 book, “Chrysanthemum,” and the ways the themes of this book overlay with our experiences as classroom teachers as well as parents. We included multiple related book recommendations, and talked a little bit about Shelly‘s ideas to write her own book. Last of all, we shared two “Wonder links” and two “Wander links!” Find our show notes and links all her episodes on https://shellyfryer.com/podcast

18/03/2023

Ep 7: Margin and The Rock

https://anchor.fm/wsshare/episodes/Ep-7-Margin-and-The-Rock-e20m927

A podcast from Landsford Canal State Park in South Carolina! Discussing this wonderful book: Book: “Margin: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives” by Richard A. Swenson

https://www.amazon.com/Margin-Richard-A-Swenson-MD-audiobook/dp/B01M70RZN4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3OM575AHNLN2U&keywords=margin+swenson&qid=1678657949&sprefix=margin+swenson%2Caps%2C136&sr=8-1

We also discuss other wellness insights and healthy life habits, and reflect on Wes’ recent visit to the Dixonville slave cemetery in Salisbury, North Carolina.

05/03/2023

Ep 6: Pelé and Poliahu

https://anchor.fm/wsshare/episodes/Ep-6-Pel-and-Poliahu-e1vtb41

In this episode, we reflect on memories of our honeymoon to Hawaii in 1995, and some other trips we made to Hawaii over the years, including a family reunion in 2009. We also reflect on formative international travel experiences we’ve both had. These include Shelly‘s three years teaching in Germany for DOD, and Wes’ trips to Turkey, and New Zealand.

01/03/2023

Episode 5: Habits of Health
https://anchor.fm/wsshare/episodes/Ep-5-Habits-of-Health-e1vlse4

In this episode, we talk about our journeys of health and the book, “Habits of Health,” by Dr. Wayne Anderson.. We also talk about our adventures on Saturday as we joined members of our church serving breakfast on the street in downtown Charlotte, to folks experiencing homelessness. Our Wonder Link of the week is the eagle cam on YouTube from Big Bear, California. Our Wander Link is the Disney+ series and show, “Secrets of the Zoo: North Carolina.” In our show notes we are also including a link to the REAL North Carolina Zoo, which is only about an hour east of where we live.

Show Notes:

Dr. A’s Habits Of Health by Dr. Wayne Scott Andersen
https://www.habitsofhealth.com/product/dr-as-habits-of-health/

Habits of Health website
https://www.habitsofhealth.com/

Wonder Link: Big Bear Bald Eagle Live Nest - Cam 1

Wander Link: Secrets of the Zoo: North Carolina (Disney+)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4-L2nfGcuE

North Carolina Zoo
https://www.nczoo.org/

Cook with Wes: On YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Mastodon - and Wes' Recipe Blog
https://food.wesfryer.com/

Easter's House at Caldwell Presbyterian Church
https://www.caldwellpresby.org/easter/

Roof Above (non-profit in Charlotte, NC)
https://www.roofabove.org/

Charlotte Voices (blog setup by Wes on storychasers.org)
http://clt.storychasers.org/

Positive Tomorrows (Oklahoma City)
https://www.positivetomorrows.org/

City Rescue Mission (Oklahoma City)
https://cityrescue.org/

Rolling Green Outreach Ministry - Edmond, Oklahoma (2011)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sadn_u-p16Y

Find all our podcast subscription links and more ways to follow, learn and connect with us:
https://shellyfryer.com/podcast

21/02/2023

Episode 4: Summer Dog
https://anchor.fm/wsshare/episodes/Ep-4-Summer-Dog-e1v9j9f

Wes and Shelly reflect on books we remember reading, and others reading to us, when we were growing up. We also discuss books we remember reading to our own children. In part two, we reflect on good memories from trips together to Manhattan, Kansas. This week's "Wander Link" is Liquid Art in Manhattan, Kansas. Our "Wonder Link" is a set of two oral history interviews with Wes' mother, Angie Fryer, shared on our family learning blog. Visit shellyfryer.com/podcast for more links to connect with us and subscribe to our show!

Show Notes:

Book: Summer Dog by Thom Roberts
https://www.amazon.com/Summerdog-Thom-Roberts/dp/0380757885

Book: Little Britches by Ralph Moody
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Britches_(book)

Book: Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White
https://www.amazon.com/Trumpet-Swan-B-White/dp/0064408671

Book: Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go
https://www.amazon.com/Richard-Scarrys-Cars-Trucks-Things/dp/0307157857

Book: Dragonsong (Harper Hall Trilogy, Book 1) by Anne McCaffrey
https://www.amazon.com/Dragonsong-Harper-Hall-Trilogy-Book/dp/0689860080

Book: The King, the Mice and the Cheese by Nancy and Eric Gurney
https://www.amazon.com/King-Mice-Cheese-Nancy-Gurney/dp/0394900391/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Book: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
https://www.amazon.com/Lion-Witch-Wardrobe-Chronicles-Narnia/dp/0064404994

Wander Link: Liquid Art in Manhattan, Kansas
https://www.liquidartwinery.com/

Wonder Link: Oral history interviews with Angie Fryer on our family learning blog
https://learningsigns.speedofcreativity.org/family-oral-history/angie-fryer-oral-history-interviews/

Wes and Shelly playlist on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5UfeaL7Z21qr2alQeA5GWz?si=RrAxdCAlQTe6OSLkppmueA

18/02/2023

Planning our next podcast episode (number four) together this morning over coffee in front of a YouTube TV fireplace in Manhappiness.

We are thinking (if any of our kids are game, since we are actually together “in person” this weekend) to do a show about books we remember reading (and having others read to us) growing up. Also our shared memories of Manhattan, Kansas.

13/02/2023

Episode 3: The Wild Robot
https://anchor.fm/wsshare/episodes/Ep-3-The-Wild-Robot-e1uscr4

Check out the LINKED version of our podcast description on Anchor, using the above link, or use the links below our show description! If you listen, please let us know with a comment here or on one of our pages!

Show Description: In our third episode, we discuss one of Shelly‘s favorite children’s books, “The Wild Robot,” and its sequel, “The Wild Robot Escapes,” by Peter Brown. We discussed how the themes of these books intersect with artificial intelligence (AI) ChatGPT from OpenAI, ethics, and themes of family, kindness and love. In the second half, we discuss our five-year plan, as we are now “empty-nesters” in North Carolina. We know life is short, and we know there is power in writing down our goals and our dreams. Please let us know if you listen to our show, you can find links to connect with us as well as Subscribe on shellyfryer.com/podcast. This week’s outro was recorded by our daughter, Sarah.

Show notes:

Wonder Link: "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown
https://www.peterbrownstudio.com/books/the-wild-robot/

Also: "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
https://www.peterbrownstudio.com/books-the-wild-robot-escapes/

Roots and Refuge Podcast: Episode 3 - "Our Five Year Vision"
https://rootsandrefuge.com/podcast-page/
https://rootsandrefuge.com/our-five-year-vision/

Shelly’s blog post: Biomimicry with Edison Robots
https://shellyfryer.com/2022/05/22/biomimicry-robots-with-edison/

Biomimicry Film (2015)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf4oW8OtaPY

Wes’ Sunday School class lessons and resources on AI and Ethics
https://followjesus.wesfryer.com/classes/2020-21-classes

Book: 2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity” by John C. Lennox ()
https://2084book.com/

Dr Oakley - Yukon Vet (National Geographic Video)
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/shows/dr-oakley-yukon-vet

SEEC - Space Exploration Educator's Conference (Johnson Space Center)
https://spacecenter.org/education-programs/educator-resources/seec/

Jessica Watkins - NASA Astronaut (bio video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2Zt190EaNk

Sonlight Christian Camp (SE Colorado)
https://sonlightcamp.org/

Big Cedar Lodge
https://bigcedar.com/

Wander Link: Stevens Creek Park
https://www.mecknc.gov/ParkandRec/StewardshipServices/NatureCenters/Pages/Stevens-Creek.aspx

Find links to subscribe to "Wes and Shelly Share" as well as connect with us on:
https://shellyfryer.com/podcast/