For 52 years, this has been the family homestead. While my mother still owns it, no one lives here anymore. The memories are strong, the future uncertain, and my feelings about it are mixed.
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My 88-year-old mother is a darling of a person. Funny, smart, beautiful, caring, supportive and easy-going.
She is also woefully unclear as to what a “podcast” is. Not that it matters, really. She’s lived all this time without them, right? But given that she has always had a keen interest in her children’s careers, and that I’ve taken the plunge into full-time podcast producing, I figured she needed a primer.
In association with #ShareYourBudsSunday (no marijuana was consumed), I decided to share a couple of podcasts with her. She didn’t know in advance what was on the playlist, but it includesThe Purrcast (Mom loves cats) and Sex Talk with My Mom. Her reaction delighted me. Her laugh is the best!
When tragedy strikes, can anything ever be “normal” again?
Dr. Bill Petit understands the emotional and physical struggles of having to begin anew after he lost his family to a heinous crime.
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Comments closedTake an audio dip in the ocean just off Cape Cod on a cold winter’s day.
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Comments closedThe fluffernutter sandwich has been a brown bag school lunch staple for generations of New Englanders. The unique taste and texture of Durkee-Mower Brand Marshmallow Fluff combined with peanut butter on two pieces of white bread has a history all its own.
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Comments closedIt’s a swimming hole where staff officials have banned swimming. But that hasn’t stopped generations of eastern Connecticut locals from enjoying a dip in Diana’s Pool in Chaplin.
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Comments closedMeet Keytar Bear. He’s a familiar face around Boston. Now hear what this mystery man has to say about music, race, street violence and bringing joy to the city he loves.
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