<p>Human connection, not something we planned on getting into today, but after a short story from Jake there was no coming back. It starts with online classes and the difference between zoom and facetime and ends with a better understanding of our need to connect with one another. Also, 2001: A Space Odyssey and Clay do not seem to get along. </p>

Henry and Mel

Who am I? Why am I here? Why is suffering a part of life?  Wisdom from the Coop is a compilation of creative conversations about many of life’s questions.The host, Betsy Charles is a hip-hop dancing, Adidas wearing, veterinary radiologist who wants to change the world. She has a unique perspective on how to live, due to having walked through the valley of the shadow of death with her beloved late husband. The co-host, Clay Maranville, is a college kid who has benefited from having Betsy as a boss and mentor. He wants other young people to jump into the conversation, so they can consider what it means to live into who they are. Along the way, we will invite many others to share their perspectives on the questions we will ask. Everyone is welcome here! Bring your whole self into this space. We hope to create a community of connected people interested in exploring what it means to thrive.