• Episode 36 - Marcy O'Brien
    Feb 8 2024

    Listen in on an engaging conversation with Marcy O’Brien.  Marcy explains her journey to becoming a self-published author, and she answers questions that are follow-ups to stories in her book, Rounding Third.   Marcy speaks fondly of her mother; you’ll enjoy hearing Marcy's mother's story.  It’s fun listening to Marcy’s stories from working as a stewardess in the 60s and 70s.  Marcy is reminded of things that she hasn’t thought about in a while - like her most romantic memory and most prized possession.  Marcy is a fantastic storyteller.  


    Rounding Third by Marcy O’Brien is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Rounding-Third-Marcy-OBrien/dp/B0CMPJBKS1


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    31 mins
  • Episode 35 - Sharon Macintosh
    Jan 28 2024

    Listen in on this reflective conversation with Sharon Macintosh.  Sharon reflects on herself in vulnerable ways.  She talks about her grandmother and we get to hear about Sharon’s mother as well.  Family dynamics are a recurring theme in this episode.  You’ll love hearing the story of how Sharon met her husband through a newspaper ad.  She also discusses adjusting to her second marriage.  This episode is full of good advice.

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    21 mins
  • Episode 34 - Elaine Melquist
    Jan 21 2024

    Listen in on a nice conversation with Elaine.  Elaine tells us about her parents and growing up on the family farm.  Elaine gives good life advice.  She talks about being able to use her Spanish degree throughout her life, even though she was a Spanish teacher for only one semester.  Elaine talks about the love in her life, despite never getting married or having children.  We also get to hear about Elaine’s musical talents. It’s easy to understand why people gravitate toward Elaine. 

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    16 mins
  • Episode 33 - Kay VanOrd
    Jan 14 2024

    Listen in on a happy conversation with Kay VanOrd.  Kay talks about building her family home on her in-law’s farm.  We get to hear how Kay met her husband.  Hearing Kay talk about finding out she was going to be a mother for the first time may make you giggle.  Kay recalls how things were during war time.  Kay tells us about a few of the mementos she has in her home.  You won’t be able to listen to this episode without smiling; Kay’s laugh is infectious.

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    24 mins
  • Episode 32 - Marilyn Derby
    Jan 7 2024

    Listen in on an easy conversation with Marilyn Derby.  Marilyn starts off by telling the story of how her and her current husband Ed met; you’ll love the story of their first date.  Marilyn’s list of places she’s traveled is impressive.  She gives us a glimpse into each of her three marriages.  Marilyn recalls her loving parents and older sister. Listen to the end for Marilyn’s words to live by.

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    26 mins
  • Episode 31 - Sheila Sproveri
    Dec 31 2023

    Listen in on a conversation with Sheila Sproveri.  Sheila remembers some of the many places she’s lived.  She tells us a little bit about her hippie life.  You’ll enjoy hearing about all the iconic live music she’s seen.  We get to hear about Sheila’s elopement and short marriage to her high school sweetheart.  We get to hear about Sheila’s parents.  Sheila’s love for her brother is evident.  We learn a lot about Sheila in this episode. 

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    20 mins
  • Episode 30 - Ethel Scott
    Dec 24 2023

    Listen in on a conversation with Ethel Scott.  Ethel tells us about her experience growing up.  We get to hear about her father’s gas station, and her mother’s restaurant.  Ethel talks about getting married and becoming a mother at 15 years old.  She gives us a glimpse into her life with her late husband.   Ethel offers life and marriage advice, along with some healthy perspectives.


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    17 mins
  • Episode 29 - Nancy Seekins
    Dec 17 2023

    Listen in on a detailed conversation with Nancy Seekins.  Nancy recalls stories from her life of 90 years.  She shares the very personal story of her mother’s death.  And she tells us about living in foster care as a result.  You can hear Nancy’s love for her family in her stories.  You’ll want to follow Nancy’s marriage advice.  Nancy throws in some surprises about herself throughout the episode.  Nancy proves to us that it’s never too late in life to do anything.  

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    22 mins