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Dorothy Wilhelm

Swimming Upstream Radio Show
HOST DOROTHY WILHELM – This new show is for people who want to break the mold to live life as if it mattered – and laugh along the way. Join Dorothy for new ideas and a lot of fun. #Dorothy, #Tacoma News Tribune, #live as if, #Generation Gap
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  • #419
    Monday · 24 min

    Swimming Upstream Radio Show - Bil Lewis, October 2026

    Speaker,  writer, lecturer, and friend who always brings a friend along. He is frequently accompanied by James Madison, and people like that you always wanted to know. Bll Lewis is the kind of guy who spends his life looking for ways to make life better for others and he's funny too. Just see - and hear - for yourself! If you'd like to reach out to Bil, you can find his website at https://presidentmadison.weebly.com/ or contact him at Bil@LambdaCS.com

  • #418
    October 19 · 28 min

    Swimming Upstream With The Crafty Canadian

    Here comes Sandra Solon, the Crafty Canadian with a half hour of fun - From easy vegetables to Milk Carton figures and how to plan exciting Halloween Decorations. Sandra is glad to share her unique ideas. You'll want to follow The Crafty Canadian at CraftyCanadianstudios@gmail.com

  • #417
    October 12 · 25 min

    Swimming Upstream - Destined To Be a Hamilton

    Destined To Be a Hamilton! This is the story you didn't know you needed to hear. Author Helena Reynolds tells Dorothy the incredible story of Alexander Hamilton's great-great granddaughter-in-law and Helena Reynolds tells the story in the first person, as Mary Ann Hamilton would have told it herself.

  • #414
    September 14 · 25 min

    Swimming Upstream Radio Show, September 2026 - Bil Lewis

    Bil Lewis is truly a man for all seasons - From his tribute performances where he portrays President James Madison to the classes and seminars he teaches all over the country, Bil is a real modern super hero, one of President Kennedy's first Peace Corps Members. Enjoy meeting Bil Lewis this month and then mark your calendar for next month when Bil Will give you his tips about how to remake your life. No, really. If you'd like to reach out to Bil, you can find his website at https://president

  • #411
    August 17 · 20 min

    First Lady Of Our Famed Western Heritage Center - Joella Oldfield: Part 1

    In this first part of the Western Heritage Center interview, you'll meet Joella Oldfield - First Lady of the Western Heritage Center. She'll share the exciting story of her father, Fred Oldfield, including how his career started with a bull thistle on the barn wall. And also the incredible story of Fred's part in winning WWII. Then, at this point, the fire alarm goes off. No, Really. Lot's of pictures so you won't want to miss this edition of Swimming Upstream, followed by Part 2.

  • #410
    August 11 · 21 min

    Generation Gap - Love Languages

    Dorothy Wilhelm sits down with Raymond Still to discuss how love languages vary across different generations. From gift giving to acts of service, they explore the numerous commonalities and differences across the generations.

  • #409
    August 5 · 23 min

    The Crafty Canadian

    Join the fun as the Crafty Canadian shares ideas from her trip to Southeast Asia. You'll want to hear what happens when she and her husband take the Second Class Train, and she shows us how to make planters out of empty plastic bottles.

  • #408
    July 27 · 21 min

    Lei Wang, International Explorer

    Here's the heart stopping story of Lei Wang, the first Asian woman to accomplish the Explorer's Grand Slam, which means climbing the highest mountain of each of the seven continents, seven summits and ski to the North and South Poles. "It made me who I am today," says this international motivator.

  • #407
    July 20 · 23 min

    Finding Your Legacy

    Dorothy and special guest GinaNTD talk about our legacies - how we are remembered when when we are not in the room. What is your legacy? Why does it matter? Learn how to get the most out of this exciting time of life.

  • #406
    July 13 · 25 min

    Generation Gap: The American Dream

    Dorothy Wilhelm, Karen Schlomer, and Ray Miller Still who is broadcasting from next to the air conditioner. You don't get hard hitting news like this everywhere. Time to enjoy the Happy Birthday, America story. Ray starts the proceeding with the proud story of his young son's ballet debut that brought tears to the young Dad's eyes. Our panel talks about the American Dream and Ray has a cautionary tale about Roman Togas, Karen offers best 4th of July advice. You don't get hard hitting news lik

  • #405
    July 6 · 23 min

    Happy 250th Birthday America

    BIL LEWIS describes himself as just a guy who is obsessed with doing his best to build a better world.  He walks his talk so he became one of the first young people to join the Peace Corps and spending years as a tribute player depicting President James Madison.  His advice for today is simple but definite - Be involved! He believes we all have something important to do,   Bil is funny and inspiring - you pronounce that "irresistible."   

  • #404
    June 22 · 22 min

    Interview With Historian Don Trosper

    Don Trosper brings unique insight to his historical stories and books.  That's because, in the Olympia, WA area Don Trosper doesn't just write history, he and his family are part of the story, beginning with the first wagon train. Don Trosper is a descendant of the Trosper for whom Trosper Road is named and he is related to one of the founders of historic Tumwater, Washington, Jesse Ferguson (whom residents fondly call "Uncle Jesse." ) Don and his family still reside on the old 1892 homestead pr

  • #403
    June 15 · 26 min

    Adventures With The Crafty Canadian

    Our special guest is Sandra Solon, the Crafty Canadian, and although she's still very crafty, she has new ideas and she's sharing them from Kuala Lumpur where she has fallen in love with elephants.  She'll share her adventures, but keep your eye out for her silken pajamas. You'll love her adventures and enjoy sharing them with your friends.

  • #402
    June 8 · 21 min

    Generation Gap: The Most Memorable Advice

    Renaissance Man Bil Lewis and our new producer Karen Schlomer join host Dorothy Wilhelm to share the most memorable advice they've ever received. Bil says in 1952 it was "Be Responsible" and Elder Millennial Karen says it was "Be Yourself." It's interesting to learn how good advice has changed over the years. Follow Generation Gap in this spot every month and let us know what you see in Generation gap.

  • #54
    June 1 · 24 min

    How To Turn Your Life Around

    Bil Lewis earned a Masters Degree in computer science at Indiana University in 1978, working in Integrated Development Environments and bioinformatics at Stanford, Tufts, MIT and Harvard.  He has taught at Stanford, Tufts, and MIT with a Sabbatical at L'ecole des Moines DuNanets. He is a Past District Governor for Toastmaster, an Eagle Scout, a Returned Peace Corps Officer, and an ecstatic graduate of Indiana University. Bil is talking today about his work in debugging.  Omniscient Debugging w

  • #400
    May 25 · 24 min

    The Impact of Olympia’s Lion’s Club and Its Low Vision Center

    On this week’s episode of the Swimming Upstream Radio Show, host Dorothy Wilhelm welcomes Michael Petty. He is a board member of the Olympia Chapter of the Lions Clubs International and director of its Low Vision Resource Center. They discuss the history and role of the Lions Clubs both in Washington and around the world. Petty also shares how people can benefit from and be involved in the Low Vision Resource Center and its various community support mechanisms.  Key Topics History of Lions

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