Special Guest Theodore Shorter Jr. Author of “Lovingly and Orderly: A Son’s Lament”

Special Guest Theodore Shorter Jr. Author of “Lovingly and Orderly: A Son’s Lament”.   This book pierces into a subject matter that has and/or can affect the relationships of many families.  It’s a topic that reflects how some people and families react when they’ve lost a family member.   What and how these reactions evolve and effect the division of a family estate.  Instead of bringing a family together in unity to equitably communicate and apply the wishes of the lost family member.  If you or someone you know has been impacted by this issue and concern spread the news to listen in on today’s show…

Theodore Shorter Jr. is sharing his story of an unprecedented and passionate real life account of a devoted son. Mr. Shorter was born and raised in Chicago, IL on the Near West Side of the city. From humble beginnings, born from the parents of sharecroppers in the South, the author presents a frank and real account of his life before and after his mother's death. 

Mr. Shorter holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences from the University of Illinois at Chicago, majoring in Criminal Justice. Formerly employed as a Physical Security Specialist for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Service Division, Mr. Shorter has composed hundreds of physical security surveys of major buildings in the Chicago Metropolitan area to mitigate possible security threats to the operations and tenants housed in government facilities. 

So, sit back relax have a cup of coffee, tea, or a glass of wine and be enlighten, inspired, motivated by today conversation and music…

Come join Theodore Shorter Jr. this evening airs live 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Central Time, USA --- Show Call-in#:  (347) 215-6487

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LOVINGLY AND ORDERLY: A SON'S LAMENT - Summary:

With the imminent death of a mother tensions rapidly erupt in her household to dismantle and destroy her family as a consequence of evil. During a time of obvious lamentation, a devoted son based on a divine covenant with his mother responded to uphold her honor after her sudden and tragic death. Despite being confronted with one hindrance after another by the reprobated conduct of his siblings and their accomplices, the son reveals a diabolical and criminal conspiracy in progress.

East to West Coast Indie Band Dysfunctional Family Jazz Band

Indie Band Dysfunctional Family Jazz Band members are Patty Carpenter {vocalist & keyboard}, Melissa Shetler – vocalist, Scotty Shetler {tenor sax, clarinet, baritone, penny whistle, and even mandolin}, and Travis Light {bass}.   

This represents a snap shot of an extremely talented musical family blinding genres and fusions of Americana, Jazz, and Folk.   They have been compared to Billie Holiday, The Neville Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, Norah Jones, The Levon Helm Band to name a few.

The musical mélange here puts the funk in dysfunctional. Patty studied Jazz at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with the great Archie Shepp and Max Roach, and was heavily influenced by many great women artists from Joan Baez and Roseanne Cash to Billie Holiday and Carmen McCrae. Scott was nearly born with a mandolin in his hand and is now a fantastic windbag. He has also scored big as a songwriter, co-writing the Jon Bon Jovi hit “Show Me the Way” with Mighty Sam McClain. Melissa danced to Coltrane from the moment she could walk and has a deep love of African and Latin music and harmony. Travis has had a fascinating journey to discovering his love of the bass guitar. The soulful, grooving result of this massive mix is kind of crazy, and kind of brilliant. 

A very significant chapter of their history, one that has constant impact on their music and relationships today, was the 10-14 years spent living on Communal Farms. Described by Patty as “both really wonderful and really difficult,” the communal life deepened their dependence on each other practically and creatively and wove creative communication into the fabric of their family. Many of the themes of their music and activism are reflections of their life on the farm, including the priority of nature and the natural world and their passionate involvement in the anti-nuclear, peace, and environmental movements. 

Come join us this reschedule 10/27/10 from to 11/3/10 Wednesday airs live from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Central Time, USA --- Show Call-in#:  (347) 215-6487

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