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Happy Sunday Ricker Fans, Angela Bowen here, the host of Together, We're Gonna Find Our Way: An Unofficial Silver Spoons Podcast. Ricky meets his Grandfather and uses the old guilt trip on him to reconcile the estranged father and son by mentioning how he didn’t have a father in his life for 12 years (his whole life) and how his grandfather’s absence in Edward’s life is just like him not having a father either. Smooth, real smooth Ricky. But, hey, it works! Ricky even uses his boyish charm and puppy dog eyes to weasel his grandfather's address out of Kate who at first doesn't want to get involved because 1.)It's a family issue (She and Edward aren't' married yet)and 2.)She doesn't want to get fired for getting involved in the dispute between Edward and his father by giving Ricky the address. But Ricky gets her all buttered up by asking about her Grandpa and what she called him and what was he like. Oh, Ricky! Kate could probably resist this if you weren't so gosh darn adorable. In S1E3: Grandfather Stratton, which aired on October 9, 1982. In this episode Ricky wants to meet his grandfather, but finds that Edward has no interest in seeing his father - an attitude that is definitely mutual. Knowing how important it was for him to know his father, Ricky devises a plan to reconcile the two. Also in this episode I talk about my favorite memory of my Grandpa. Next week's episode has a guest star! Things get tough for Ricky in S1E4: Me and Mr. T, which aired on October 16, 1982, when his first week of public school ends up with him getting a black eye for the school bully, so Edward takes it upon himself to hire a bodyguard for his protection. After I cover the show I talk about the latest book I read Courage by Barbara Binns. I really enjoyed this book as it opened my eyes to this young man's struggle to grow up in a world this seems determined to keep him down. A timely middle grade debut perfect for fans of Ghost and Booked -- A story of race, class, and the strength of brotherly love. T'Shawn has worked hard to get his family's life back on track after his father died. But as things are returning to normal, his world is suddenly turned upside down when his older brother, Lamont, returns from prison. T puts his frustrations into his diving practice -- especially when he gets a scholarship to join a prestigious diving team at the local private swim club. But when crimes start increasing in the neighborhood and Lamont is the prime suspect, T'Shawn begins to question the hope that he and Lamont can put the broken pieces of their damaged relationship back together. Have a great Sunday everyone and also a great week! Happy Listening and Happy Reading!!