MELISSA LYONS, Until We Meet Again, From Grief to Hope After Losing A Pet, Melissa Lyons grew up on a farm where animals were an important part of her life. She is an award-winning author, speaker and entrepreneur who has been featured on CTV News, CBC radio and other media outlets. She is passionate about helping people connect with and embrace fresh perspectives when faced with loss or tragedy. Her book Until We Meet Again, is a heartwarming story of loss, unconditional love and hope. Written from the perspective of a beloved pet who has moved on and whimsically illustrated, readers are guided to feel memories, cry if they wish and then move towards living their life deliberately with joy and love. She spoke about the book to Brad and Paul

Gary chatted with journalist Chris Powell about some of the issues facing the state of CT, including a number of journalists who are leaving media to work in government. The State Rep Mitch Bolinsky joined the program to discuss his work on the aging committee and a Democratic effort to stop crisis drills, Frank Tavera from the Palace Theater updated us on  shows coming to CT.. and finally, Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz called in to discuss her Social Connections efforts to eradicate mental health in CT, and also talked about jobs, crime and other issues CT is dealing with.

Brad talks with Edward Reitmeyer of Marcum LLP.