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
Hello, everyone. I’m Martie McNabb, coming to you from my mom’s basement. Today, I’m thrilled to share an incredible conversation I had with Paul Szauter, a man whose journey and work are both deeply inspiring. So, a while back, I embarked on a project called “Our Community in 30 Things.” I reached out to a … Read more
When I was 19, my mom had a major cerebral aneurysm. It was a life-changing event, not just for her but for all of us. Despite the struggle, she lived many more years, although different from before. Reflecting on those earlier days, she used to cook for our family of six every single day—my dad, … Read more
Look & listen as my guest shares part of her life story through her collection of Beatles albums & other memorabilia. Gloria spoke of her childhood in western New York, under the stern gaze of a Mennonite community where dancing was just a distant dream, yet the scaffold for her future vocation was set in … Read more
Growing up & still living in my childhood home has always been a blessing, and every time I step into this kitchen, countless memories flood back. This isn’t just any kitchen—this is my mother’s kitchen. It didn’t always look like this; back then, there were no cabinets, but there was always a washer and dryer. … Read more
It all began with a slab of wood! **4 Keys You’ll Learn in This Episode**: 1. **Pandemic Passions**: How a couple turned daily walks during the pandemic into a meaningful collaboration with Marjorie, documenting over 50 trails across 17 towns! 🌳 2. **Accessible Adventures**: Marjorie’s dedication to creating guidebooks for easy walks, making nature accessible … Read more
Look &/or listen as my guest Rosie Grant shares the story of her Mirro cookie press! As she lovingly holds this old-fashioned cookie press, she tells of her unexpected wild ride to TikTok fame. While doing her cemetery internship at Congressional Cemetery her professor assigned the task of setting up a social media account. She … Read more
Look &/or listen as my guests share the stories of the Things they keep, the things that matter, the things they’ll leave behind. The newest grannie, Marsha Rothwell, started us off with her unique show and tell. It’s a lamp she made many moons ago that sits in a place of honor in the living … Read more
Look &/or listen as my guest, photographer Lisa Arnold, tells the story of her camera! But 1st, we’re both speakers at the 1st annual Quest 2024 May 6 & 7th in Bristol, Rhode Island. More info & link to register below. Though she didn’t keep her very 1st camera, a cheap, returned item, she shared … Read more
Look &/or listen as my friend Pauly shares his coming out story through a 1990’s mailer created by Out Youth of Austin TX. On it are the words “Love may surprise you” with a photo of a 15 year old Pauly and his photoshoot “boyfriend” Lance. You see Pauly was born & raised in Shiner … Read more