TOG: Out of Touch, Chapter 1 narration, part 2 & new Podcast episode

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Happy Monday.  Here is part two of the first chapter of Out of Touch.  Enjoy!


In addition, another short episode of my podcast has been released.
It is embedded to listen or download from this blog, or you can reach my Podbean site.

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