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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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00:38:06

Rachael Carroll and Exploring Hawaii

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2025/10/01

If you listen to The Happy Meemaw regularly, you know that my friend Rachael Carroll said the unthinkable in our chat about her many travel adventures - her worst trip was to Hawaii. Now we can put the pearl clutching aside because she gave the islands another chance with great results. Please enjoy our chat and as always, thanks for listening!

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00:33:57

Making Award Winning Hard Cider with John Jenkins

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2025/09/25

My friend John Jenkins is a local military veteran, law enforcement officer, and purveyor of Stars Front Cider. He took his hobby of making hard cider, paraded it out and won a bunch of awards, and is now a business owner on the cusp of having his delicious creation available at bars and restaurants. I wanted to hear his story and you can listen to our chat now!Visit John's website at Stars Front Cider | Veteran-Owned Virginia Craft Cider

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00:27:09

National Park Travel with Cindy Dixon

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2025/09/17

Thanks for joining me today as I chat with my friend Cindy Dixon about her travels across our country, including lots of beautiful national parks. Cindy and I became friends while living in San Diego and share a love of all things St Louis Cardinals and Mizzou sports. She's a physician's assistant in Missouri now and I'm so glad to call her my friend.Thanks for listening!

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REPLAY - It's Ok to Meet Your Heroes w/Author Jamie...

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2025/09/12

Join me as I fangirl over one of my favorite fan fiction authors, Jamie Targaet. We talk about her writing process, what inspires her, our mutual love for all things Chris Evans, and we even discuss some things that go bump in the night.You can find Jamie's work at:⁠https://jamietargaet.com⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/jamietargaet.bsky.social⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/jamie.targaet/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jamietargaet/⁠⁠https://jtargaryen18.tumblr.com/⁠Her latest release is

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00:56:43

Money Management for Retirees

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2025/09/10

It's a fantastic day on The Happy Meemaw - meet my bestie Karla Salisbury and let her help you navigate financial management in retirement. She's an expert in the financial industry and she's sharing lots of great info to help everyone navigate their financial future.Thanks for listening!

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00:38:15

REPLAY - Finding Answers for Our Grandchildren

The Happy Meemaw ·

2025/09/05

Join my friends Pam Kuper and Cheryl Yancey as they discuss their foundation, ASSIST (Achieving Success through Support, Individualized Service, and Training), a nonprofit that helps families of children with disabilities access vital support and resources beyond what traditional systems offer. This episode first aired in June and shares how Pam and her family, after receiving the news that her grandson was diagnosed with autism, worked to find assistance, and ultimately decided to provide that

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00:35:52

Traveling with Bethany Brown

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2025/09/03

My friend Bethany Brown is a master at getting the most out of every trip she takes. She takes in all the sights and experiences and is kind enough to share her insights through social media. I loved chatting with her about her diverse destinations, and I'm so glad she was kind enough to share with us!Thanks for listening!

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A Peek Inside the Process with Donna Costello & Wendy...

The Happy Meemaw ·

2025/08/29

It's Friday, so that means it's just me fangirling over authors again! Today I welcome back the lovely Donna Costello and Wendy L. Anderson to talk about how their wonderful ideas turn into stories we know and love (spoiler alert - they're both pantsers). They'll tell us about capturing those ideas, doing the research, getting through editing and marketing their work for all of us to enjoy.You can find Donna Costello's work and visit her academy

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00:44:53

Transition with Janel Donohue

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2025/08/27

This week I'm joined by my friend Janel Donohue, a local community leader who is transitioning into a new career after over 20 years serving our community and making lives better. We discuss her retirement, the vacation she took immediately after leaving her job, and the quest she's undertaking to find her next path.Thanks for listening!

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00:40:03

RE-RELEASE Hurricane Preparedness with Rob Fagan

The Happy Meemaw ·

2025/08/22

This episode was originally released in June at the beginning of hurricane season. Now that Hurricane Erin is hugging the Atlantic coast and causing evacuations, and there are more storms lined up behind it, let's revisit the great info my friend Rob Fagan shared to help prep for the always-dangerous hurricane season.Suggested sites: FEMA Readyhttps://www.ready.gov/ Do 1 Thinghttps://www.do1thing.com/ Red Cross

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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

The Happy Meemaw ·

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

The Happy Meemaw ·

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

The Happy Meemaw ·

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...

The Happy Meemaw ·

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

The Happy Meemaw ·

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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