Dar, Chris and Bob (regulars) start us off with Season 5  by comparing our high school dating rules and experiences from three generational perspectives with surprising contrasts. Can you guess who followed the rules and who didn't? Reminiscing and telling our stories brought out both laughter and questions. Did it help us find our life partner that we married? Bet you can't help to reminisce about your own high school days for better or worse.

Welcome back to Black Girl From Eugene, where we are talking about the true scope of DEI work. If you think it is just about Black people, you are missing the point. Originally published March 14 2024.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/black-girl-from-eugene--6035717/support.

Much like everyone else in America, Malta MT has seen its share of changes. O.K. also reminds us of some of the things here that haven't changed.Click here to view the episode transcript.

art is subjective - one persons artitsic genius is another persons childish scribble.. all opinions are my own. who else would want them?

Just when you thought it was safe to go in the water 😱

a chat about my routine and when i record this stuff all opinions are my own. who else would want them?

A tutorial on young love.  The four lads made it seem to easy!

The song that entranced me in the 1960s.  After 55+ years, what do those lyrics mean?

Pithy nuggets of word play culled from a year of Substack notes (lizabluehumorist.substack.com).

In Experience Is the Best Chaser, King Mar serves up a grown and soulful conversation about why real wisdom can’t be rushed, borrowed, or faked. Advice might give you a quick buzz and words might sound good in the moment, but nothing hits like the lessons life forces you to live through. With his signature late-night lounge energy, King Mar pours truth straight — no chaser. This episode dives into how setbacks, betrayals, and victories all mix into the drink of experience, and why those momen...

A couple of summers ago, my girlfriend and I were camping in the Shawamagan National Forest in northern Wisconsin. After our experience there, we do not plan on returning unless we go with a large group of people. We are originally from Chicago, so northern Wisconsin is our go-to place for a getaway.

Send us a text It all started innocently enough, my nephew told me to shave my legs so I could “see my muscle definition” at the gym. Sounded reasonable… until I actually tried it. Cut to me in the shower, covered in shaving foam, questioning my life choices as if I’d just joined a strange spa cult. But wait it gets weirder. Later that day, I went to my friend’s place. She’d just had a gummy bear from L.A. (you already know where this is going) and then asked to do something to me that made m...

When the clock slips toward the witching hour and the village sleeps, something older than the wind prowls the rice paddies. Tonight’s episode stitches together two bone-deep tales: a rural encounter with a presence that answers only at the hour of the wolf, and a city nightmare that follows a commuter home from a late-night shift. Expect creeping footsteps, whispered bargains, and a folklore twist that ties both stories to a single, relentless hunger. If you like slow-burn dread, uncanny

In this episode of The Life We Carry, I open up about the strain chronic illness and caregiving have placed on our marriage — the quiet toll, the moments we considered walking away, and the faith it takes to stay when things are hard. With Robert’s health challenges as the backdrop, this is a story about trusting God in the middle of the storm and learning to love through the mess. If you’ve ever struggled and wondered is it worth it? This one's for you. Casting Crowns--Praise You...

Anita Hollander, a multi-talented performer and advocate, says she was born to be a performer, following in the footsteps (and footlights) of her grandmother. In this excerpt from a longer conversation, Anita talks about her performing career, which began when she was 8 years old. Anita also is a passionate advocate for performers with disabilities, and she is one herself. While still in college, she was diagnosed with cancer in her leg and eventually had to have the leg amputated. That didn't

Amy Poehler recently said, “Enthusiasm is a risk.” This voicemail explores why that risk is worth taking — from the professor who told me I had too much enthusiasm to the creator behind K-Pop Demon Hunters, whose joy made the world’s most-watched movie. In this voicemail we talk about how excitement turns nerves into connection, why joy is a creative advantage, and how protecting our spark makes our work (and our lives) way more watch-worthy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss

In this episode, Mandi dives into the subtle but powerful ways ableism shows up in our daily lives — from workplaces and churches to friendships and love. She explores how ableism harms not only the disabled community but everyone, shaping how we view worth, productivity, and rest. Through honest reflection and her signature interrupter — “I do not accept that” — Mandi invites listeners to recognize, challenge, and transform everyday ableism into opportunities for liberation, connection, and

Ableism is more than individual prejudice—it’s a system built into our society, often disguised as “neutral” or even well-intentioned. In this episode, we’ll break down what ableism really is, how it shows up in everyday life, and why neutrality isn’t enough. True anti-ableism requires positive, intentional action toward justice and liberation.Music in this episode credited to:Basic Implosion Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution

In this episode of Beyond Beautiful: Disability, Liberation, Love, Mandi shares how love in action goes beyond accommodation to create true liberation. Through personal stories and practical steps for both individuals and organizations, discover how justice-driven access transforms communities.Music in this episode credited to:Basic Implosion Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Weekend plans and getting ready for future big events. Fall is a busy time! What are you doing this weekend?Take a Cold Tater and Wait