923 - From a Distance - Otter Things Finale E13

<p>Going to give you the sleep you need, all will be well indeed. Our visit to the swamp comes to a close with friends and family taking care of one another. Thanks so much Emma Otter.</p> <p>Make sure to listen to- <strong><em>Appearances</em></strong> is a one woman audio show that straddles the line between fiction and truth. <em>Appearances</em> brings to life an Iranian American family and community through the real and fantastical mental machinations of Melanie Barzadeh. As Sharon Mashihi voice-acts all the characters in one family, the depth of the love, pain, and struggle is felt with a visceral, profound compassion at every turn. Listen in you podcast app of choice or here <a href="https://www.radiotopia.fm/podcasts/appearances" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.radiotopia.fm/podcasts/appearances</a><br> <br> Actions you can take to speak out on behalf of Walter Wallace- <a href="https://www.workingeducators.org/statement_on_walter_wallace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.workingeducators.org/statement_on_walter_wallace</a></p> <p>Support Black mental health- <a href="https://www.antiracismdaily.com/archives/support-black-mental-health-anti-racism-daily" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.antiracismdaily.com/archives/support-black-mental-health-anti-racism-daily</a></p> <p><strong>Black Lives Matter.</strong> I cannot create a safe place for everyone without stopping to pause and look at what changes I need to make to support that fact. When I say “you deserve a good night’s sleep” it means black lives matter. I have a lot more work to do to back up my words with my body, mind, heart, and spirit. More resources here- <a href="https://linktr.ee/dearestscooter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/dearestscooter</a></p> <p>Here is a list of Anti-racism resources- <a href="http://bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES</a></p> <p>Here is one place you can find support during this or any crisis. If you