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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!

kids & family

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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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00:47:17

Be Prepared

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2025/06/11

Disaster preparedness is a topic that affects everyone. Getting to talk about it with a great friend and one of the most qualified emergency managers in the world makes it even more interesting, and that isn't even the best thing on his resume' (in my opinion). Join me and Rob Fagan as we discuss integrating disaster prep into your life, finding fun ways to involve your kids and grandkids, a reference to African Guide Training, and the best grandparent share I could have hoped for.Learn more

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01:01:01

It's Ok to Meet Your Heroes with author Jamie Targaet

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2025/06/06

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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00:37:50

Understanding the Homeless

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2025/06/04

Today my friends Alice and Chris talk about their work to embrace and lift up homeless families and what we, as community members, can do to understand help all across the country.

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01:07:36

From Motherhood to Meemaw

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2025/05/28

It's impossible to be a happy Meemaw without first having a couple of great kids. Get to know them in my very first episode - I hope you'll enjoy them as much as I do!

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