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The Happy Meemaw

The Happy Meemaw

I love being a mother and grandmother, and while I don"t find myself all that interesting, I know lots of people that are. I"m taking the time to share their stories and information with all of you, and I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

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00:48:26

13 Stadiums in 13 Days With Joe Carmany

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2025/08/20

What a delight to be joined by Joe Carmany as he shares the details of his journey visiting 13 baseball stadiums in 13 days earlier this year. Joe's love of baseball runs deep, and since we recorded, he has just visited his 25th stadium of the year. Enjoy the highlights of the games as well as the sights he saw during this fantastic adventure.13 Stadiums in 13 Days:June 24 - Bing Crosby Stadium, Front Royal, VA Waynesboro Generals 4, Front Royal Cardinals 3June 25 - Virginia Credit Union

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00:33:47

Getting to Know Author Wendy L. Anderson

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2025/08/15

Join me as I chat with Author Wendy L. Anderson, a writer of passionately charged fantasy. I had a great time discussing the worlds she creates and how she gets from idea to print.Visit Wendy's website at Home | Wendy L. Anderson | Fantasy AuthorYou can purchase Wendy's books on Amazon.

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00:42:42

Grief and Resilience with Deb Newman

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2025/08/13

Join me this week for my conversation with my friend and web designer Deb Newman (Petite Taway, Inc.) as she tells her story of suddenly losing her husband, raising her young daughter, and finding her way out of grief. You can learn more about Deb's work at www.petitetaway.comThanks for listening!

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00:34:01

The Happy Meemaw Reads - Book Review - The Perfect...

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2025/08/08

On today's episode of The Happy Meemaw Reads, my friend and author Amy E. Lilly joins me as we review The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose. "The Perfect Marriage" is a psychological thriller that explores themes of betrayal, love, and deception through the story of Sarah and Adam Morgan, whose lives unravel when Adam is accused of murdering his mistress.Amy and I share our thoughts on the twists and turns in this thriller focused on a Washington, D.C. defense attorney and her writer

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00:35:52

Give Blood - A Chat With Tricia Wolfrey at American...

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2025/08/06

Join me for a chat with Tricia Wolfrey, Executive Director of the Rappahannock Chapter of the American Red Cross, as we discuss the dire, ongoing need for blood donation and how your ONE blood donation can save THREE lives! Tricia will tell us about the process and how you can easily find a drive near you and give regularly.The American Red Cross calls on donors to give blood or platelets now to maintain a steady national blood supply. Type O blood donors are especially key to keeping critical blood

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00:41:57

Science Fiction with author John Karpiscak

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2025/08/01

Today's episode of The Happy Meemaw Reads features a chat with sci-fi author and incredibly accomplished dude, John Kapriscak. A lover of horses, baseball, travel, space, and science, he has followed his fandom as a child of all things sci-fi and traversed an incredibly accomplished career into the world of writing. I hope you enjoy my conversation with this super smart and very lovely guy.You can find John's book, A Horse on the Moon: A Story of Lunar Horsepower, on Amazon at A Horse on the

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00:29:43

Ask Dr. Caryn

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2025/07/30

This week, we celebrate the wonderful story of Dr. Caryn Self-Sullivan, a true inspiration to all as she raised a family and followed a dream, embodying the words "it's never too late."Dr. Caryn's love of the ocean and animals was never far from her mind when after raising her kids, she pursued an education and became a successful nonprofit leader and business owner. She especially loves "helping dogs fix their people" so fur babies and their families can live happily

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00:56:14

Inspiration to Write with Author Elaine DeBohun

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2025/07/25

Join me with Elaine DeBohun, author of Stars on Fire, All the Yellow Posies, and the upcoming The Starlight Menagerie, tells us the story of how a tragedy helped her find her muse to write and how it's helped her to heal through her creativity. You can follow her @elainedebohun on Instagram and find her work at Amazon.com: Elaine Debohun: books, biography, latest updateThanks for listening!

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00:43:19

The St Louis Cardinals in 30 Stadiums with Karan...

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2025/07/23

Karan Eschweiler isn't just a St. Louis sports fan, she's a super fan. Join us as we chat about her love of all things St. Louis Cardinals and how, in 2024, when she watched the Cardinals play the Twins in Minnesota, she completed her quest of seeing the Cardinals in all 30 MLB stadiums. The retired educator and prolific college athlete shares stories from the road, memories of St. Louis sports, and her next sports adventure—hint: it involves the St. Louis Blues.Thanks for listening!

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00:35:35

The Delightful Author Amy E Lilly

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2025/07/18

It's Friday, and that means it's time for another edition of The Happy Meemaw Reads. Today, I am joined by mystery author Amy E. Lilly as we chat about murder, mayhem, and a little bit of magic! Amy is the author of the Phee Jefferson Cozy Mystery series and the Evie Harris Historical Cozy Mysteries, where theater, secrets, and sleight of hand take center stage.We dive into her latest release, Final Bow at the Bijou, set in 1920s Richmond and featuring real history, backstage drama, and none

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00:29:52

Sarah Sparrows and Songwriting

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2025/07/16

Join me this week as I'm joined by my friend Sarah Sparrows and she talks about songwriting and taking her deepest thoughts and turning them into beautiful music. You can listen to some of her music by following Sarah Sparrows on Instagram.Thanks for listening!

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00:34:04

The Happy Meemaw Reads - Book Review - "Sky Daddy" by...

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2025/07/11

Buckle up for this Friday's edition of The Happy Meemaw Reads as Shaelynn, Kelsey, and I share our insights on "Sky Daddy," the first novel from author Kate Folk.Linda is a dedicated video reviewer who saves her money to do her favorite thing - fly aboard airplanes to which she is sexually attracted. Her ultimate goal - to "marry" a plane, which will happen when she crashes and dies aboard her chosen mate.Author Folk has created flawed but oddly endearing characters in this

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00:46:53

A Family Affair - Rachael's Genealogy Journey

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2025/07/09

This week, my friend Rachael shares how her interest in learning about her family's history opened the door to a secret she never expected to uncover. Her compelling story begins when she's a middle school student and evolves, as ancestry websites advance, and she shares how her dedication to researching her family story changes their lives.Thanks for listening!

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00:39:42

Book Review - Society of Lies by Lauren Ling Brown

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2025/07/04

My cousin Danielle Holmes and I post our first book review together for the thriller "Society of Lies," a first novel by Lauren Ling Brown. I love Danielle, she is a middle school teacher and a voracious reader. She loves a thriller so this was right up her alley.We rate and discuss, so be careful of spoilers if you haven't read this yet.Maya has returned to Princeton for her college reunion—it’s been a decade since she graduated, and she is looking forward to seeing old faces and

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00:30:27

Travel Planning with Rachael Carroll

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2025/07/02

My friend Rachael Carroll and I discuss her extensive travel of the US and how she and her husband construct a travel plan to help them eventually visit all 50 states and enjoy all there is to see while doing so. Hope you enjoy this fun discussion on her adventures and get some great ideas for planning your next trip.Thanks for listening!

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00:53:44

The Business of Writing with Donna Costello

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2025/06/27

Join me and author Donna Costello, owner of Luna Creative Academy, as we discuss her talent for writing, her ultra-long list of fan fiction stories, the sexy doctors from The Pitt, and how she turned her talents into a business. She creates characters and writes about relationships that are complicated but so deliciously spicy.Be sure to find Donna’s writing and her academy

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00:32:23

The Pen Pal Chat

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2025/06/25

This week I am joined by my friends Mary Ziegler-Martin and Julie Pietryla as we reminisce about the origin of our friendship as pen pals. This 1970's throwback was a fun way to meet people, develop lasting friendships, and we even take some credit for being the brains behind OG social media.Learn more about my friend Mary Ziegler-Martin by visting:Tea Quilts: https://m.youtube.com/@teaquiltsPeople, Planet, and Health vodcast, highlighting how each category effects the other, and the importance

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00:32:36

Book Review - Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley

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2025/06/20

My amazing daughter-in-law Kelsey joins me to review "Deep Cuts" by Holly Brickley. This book, about the life of a girl with a deep love of music and deep doubts about herself, takes us from main character Percy’s college years to her life in New York as a writer, and a relationship with two college friends that twists and turns as they grow older. The soundtrack of music throughout the book is amazing. You’ll learn a lot about music you know (and music you don’t), and you'll ride aboard an

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00:38:15

Finding Answers for our Grandchildren

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2025/06/18

My friend Pam Kuper, like her son and daughter-in-law, was afraid and confused when her grandson was diagnosed with autism. But Pam isn’t your ordinary grandma, and her friend Cheryl Yancey, an educator, isn’t your normal bestie. Thisweek’s podcast features Pam and Cheryl, who turned a personal challenge into a powerful mission. Together they founded ASSIST (Achieving Success through Support, Individualized Service, and Training), a nonprofit that helps families of children with disabilities access

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00:40:03

Hurricane Season

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2025/06/13

My highly qualified buddy Rob Fagan and I dig a little deeper into emergency preparedness with some great info on Hurricane Season 2025 - and don't think you shouldn't listen if you don't live on a coast. Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee would like a word.Great sites to accompany our discussion:FEMA Readyhttps://www.ready.gov/ Do 1 Thinghttps://www.do1thing.com/ Red Cross Preparednesshttps://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies.htmlStop the Bleed

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