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Everyone needs a place they can call their “center of the universe”, for Troy Thompson and family, that is a place called Sunnyside in rural Iowa. Pioneer back with the old sergeant to a way of life that loves (most of) the neighbors, tries to see the good in everyone, prizes hard work, a good story, an honest laugh, and a fair deal of individual liberty. Welcome to life, liberty, and the pursuits that make us happy on the Sunnyside of Life.
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Send us a Text Message.Well, it turns out Trump was found guilty of all his crimes. So now, the Democrats may have just turned their number one enemy into an unstoppable folk hero, a victim of an unjust system, and in the process the whole thing could lead to a pretty wicked case of turn-about is fair play. But will it be? This week, take a seat on the porch at Sunnyside with Troy as he draws a comparison between the actions of Hamas and previous enemies of Israel and the result with the...
Send us a Text Message.This week, we pause to remember. It's Memorial Day today and sometimes folks think that equates to Veteran's Day. It's NOT the same. For those of us who have served and remain to tell the story, there's a BIG difference between coming home with stories we can share and certain memories we can not and those of us with whom we may have served who did NOT come home. Memorial Day is for them. Remember.Helping us today with that, in a sort of round table of veterans, is Greg...
Send us a Text Message.This week at Sunnyside, our son Jack runs at the State Track Meet and graduates from High School. Listen in as Troy and Heidi spend some time talking to Jack about school, the future, family, and faith. For more information about how to record your loved ones in a Sunnyside Biography, send us a message using the show link. Include your contact info or simple email your inquiry to troy@sunnysidefarmstudios.comTo get your pet the best quality food on the market and b...
Send us a Text Message.This week, Troy shares the busy happenings at Sunnyside as the family prepared for Jack's High School Commencement reception, makes a new friend in another neighbor which involves flax of all things, enjoys the benefits of sweeping the district track meet and earning spots at the state track meet, reflects on how fast things seem to be going as the kids age, thanks all the moms for Mother's Day, and misplaces a cat. There's much accomplished at Sunnyside and much more o...
Send us a Text Message.This week at Sunnyside, Troy preps for a graduation reception and decides to plant his flag in opposition to the May 1st United Methodist decision to allow gay marriages and ministers. Let's Chronicle this one.If you want more information about Sunnyside of Life Biographies or, considering the subject matter of this episode, share your opinion, email us at troy@sunnysidefarmstudios.com What's up, Wesley?Support the Show.
Send us a Text Message.Detri McGhee believes one of the biggest problems with kids these days is that they are subjected to never-ending information with no filter with which to judge it. Kids need extra help she says, so they can begin to think for themselves, and parents, teachers and others who care about them can provide those resources to them.Detri can share how to raise a contrarian thinker (and why you’ll want to), how to teach kids the importance of the 80/20 rule, and how to raise a...
Send us a Text Message.This week on The Sunnyside of Life, Troy takes an episode to discuss the Bible in a Year Experience and make some connections about people, leadership, and government of ancient Israel and modern day America...or any nation, for that matter.How many miles is it to Babylon anyway? Listen in and you may just find the answer!Support the Show.
Send us a Text Message.This week, Troy visits with long-time stage actor, dancer, singer, writer and all-around performer: Cy Young! (Not the baseball player!) Cy started working in the 1950s and hasn't stopped. He's written plays, musicals, songs (including one for Barbara Streisand), novels, short stories for young adults and the rest of us. He's 92 (but only 23 if you count birthdays!)You don't want to miss out on Cy's incredible on-going story from insights on Buster Keaton to Carol Burne...
Send us a Text Message.This week, Troy checks in with his buddy, Joel McNulty who has generated several new songs on his way to another album but it hasn't been easy. Since the two college chums last visited, Joel has endured more health issues, some emotional trips, and one very necessary course direction that has paved the way to this long-awaited album. Find out what Joel's been up to, how he has gotten through it all and listen to the products of his journey with three new releases reveal...
Send us a Text Message.This week, author, comedian, and all-around great dad - Mike Knox visits Sunnyside from his home in Southern California to share his story about being a dad of a child with epilepsy as covered in his book: Vivien's Rain: My Daughter's Battle with Epilepsy. How does a young family navigate the byzantine health care system flooded with pharmaceutical influences, schools that just don't get it, and a career that isn't particularly open to the idea of taking care ...
Send us a Text Message.It's Holy Week and this episode we return to the format of the Resurrection Round Table discussing the presence of Christ in the Old Testament leading to the perfect completion of the Law, the ultimate sacrifice of Christ, and the hope for humanity via the Resurrection. Joining Troy are local pastors, Denny Hudson of the First Congregational Church and Bob Snitzer of Pilot Knob Lutheran Church. Enjoy the episode....He is Risen!Support the Show.
Send us a Text Message.This week, Troy reviews his trip to Sarasota, shares his solution to the world problems, highlights the upcoming episodes of some of his other productions and shares the story of Saint Patrick. Take a seat in the rocker at Sunnyside and stay awhile. We're glad you stopped by.Support the Show.
Send us a Text Message.This week, Rick Wiley stops by Sunnyside to share his journey from the NYPD to Florida and love and marriage selling coffee and ice cream in Iowa.Listen in as Rick explains how a suicide jumper saved his life from the events in NYC on 9/11 and how spilling coffee on his pants changed his perspective about life in a small town.Not for nothin' but there's a lot more than ice cream packed into this week's episode!Send your inquiries for a Sunnyside Biography consultation t...
Send us a Text Message.This week, Troy welcomes Mark Clouse to Sunnyside to share his tales of life as a golf pro, university golf coach, Professor of Spanish, and member of the PGA Rules Committee.Hear about good and bad golfers, golfing with Donald Trump and catching a lift on his jet, golfing with David Ortiz, Jack Nicklaus, and a little golf/baseball diversion called: "Bolf"!For queries about recording your Sunnyside of Life Biography, email Troy for more information at troy@sunnysidefarm...
Send us a Text Message.This week at Sunnyside, we welcome IAG financial expert, Kirk Chisholm from Lexington, MA to the show. Are you planning for retirement? Have you built in the cost of inflation? Have you considered alternatives - how about a unique, self-directed IRA? Are our kids preparing for their financial future and do we have the best financial education we can achieve in place for our kids and ourselves? Check out what Troy and Kirk discuss, this week on The Sunnyside of Life!For ...
Send us a Text Message.It's the 1st Anniversary episode of The Sunnyside of Life and the start of a brand new season!Get all the details on Troy's trip to the capital, arming teachers, improving mental health in schools, and the return of the parodies! Also, thoughts on women's sports - ON TO STATE BASKETBALL, being useful, sharing your time for good causes and sharing your stories with us!We take a look at Tucker Carlson's interview with Putin and re-visit some old favorites regarding the le...
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