When I look back on my life, one of the most pivotal moments was when I decided to embark on a journey across the United States on my bicycle. At the time, I was working a full-time engineering job in Connecticut, feeling stifled and yearning for something more. In the summer of 2017, I made … Read more

On today’s minisode my story-sharer, Wendy Green, shares her story of reinvention through the THING that matters to her, a microphone she asked her children to gift her for Mother’s Day. This is Wendy’s story: During the pandemic, my life took an unexpected turn. I was working as a center director at a Sylvan learning … Read more

I’m Martie McNabb, and today I had the immense pleasure of sitting down with Deb Krier for an episode of Things That Matter. As many of you know, I am fascinated by the stories attached to the Things that matter in our lives and the legacy they create. Deb’s story is a remarkable mixture of … Read more

Join me as I sit down with Martie, the host of Things That Matter, to share my journey as a photographer and adventurer. My name is Jesse Morgan, and here’s a glimpse into the story of an old photo: I’m originally from Texas, but now I call Mexico City my home—a place full of vibrant … Read more

I recently had the pleasure of hosting MariBeth Decker, an extraordinary animal communicator, on my YouTube channel, “Things That Matter.” From the moment we met through a mutual friend, I knew she had something truly unique to share with our audience. Her ability to connect with animals and communicate with them is nothing short of … Read more

I want to share my heartfelt story about how my neighborhood in Eugene, Oregon, came together during the pandemic. A few years before it all began, we had moved here from Berkeley, California, and Eugene turned out to be the perfect place for us to ride through those tough times. Our lifestyle didn’t change much, … Read more

Look &/or listen as my guest Martie Mackay shares her pandemic story through her unique “nine things” photo design project. To cope with the isolation and emotional toll, Martie turned to something familiar yet unexpected — personal stories of the ordinary Things around her home during “lockdown”. First inspired by a striking image of the … Read more

In this episode of Things That Matter, I, Jill Yesko, shared a heartfelt story about a cherished childhood photo and its unexpected journey back to me. I talked about my early life and my godfather, Uncle Jack. He captured a special photograph of me in 1972, a picture that went missing for 35 years. I … Read more

Hello, everyone. My name is Elizabeth Barbour. I live in Asheville, North Carolina, and I’m thrilled to be here today to share a story that is very close to my heart. I grew up adopted, raised in Connecticut by my wonderful adoptive mom and dad as an only child. When I was 29 years old, … Read more

Hi everyone, it’s Melissa here. I’m sharing my heartfelt story about navigating the challenges brought by the pandemic while caring for my ailing mother. Despite the hardships, I found unexpected blessings during this difficult time. At the start of 2020, I was working as a marketing independent contractor for a senior living community. Coincidentally, it … Read more