Thoughtful, relatable, enjoyable short stories that each tell a memory of Debbie's. Stories about my first marriage, raising kids, getting married again, caring for mom and those young girl memories. All stories set to music. Check out my website www.debsmm61.com Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/debsmm61/
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If you love quilting and sewing, this is the podcast for you! Carolina Moore has been quilting and sewing for over 30 years and in that time has fallen in love with the quilting tools we use - the notions! Each episode is an interview with a notion designer. Learn the history behind some of your favorite notions, and learn about some new notions you won't be able to live without! Show Notes available at iLoveNotions.com. Carolina Moore is an award winning quilter, pattern designer, author, a ...
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Episode 64 - Dancing in the Kitchen (year 1999)
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This is one of my favorite memories. My boys are so excited, they are actually dancing in the kitchen. Story Music: "Carpe Diem" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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It's a typical Wednesday night in December. I have cleaned up from dinner, the kids have done their homework, I'm about to tell my younger son it's time for him to get in the shower. And then, the phone rings. Story muisc by: OctoSound - Pixabay Mellow Momentum | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay
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Episode 62 - The Youngest Accounting Student (year 1998)
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I am back in college and need to get to accounting class this morning. School is out for my boys today and I can't find a sitter, so I need to take them with me. This is what happens there. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/bathtime-funk License code: 2VHSYX1W3QR4X52H…
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Episode 61 - Diapers and Pajamas (year 1991)
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Husband number one is travelling a lot for work, so I take care of our two young sons on my own most of the time. Tonight, however, he is home and when I ask him to give the kids their bath, this is what happens. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/happy-feet License code: PIHYLBRHALTKMA6U…
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Episode 60 - Brothers and Friends (year 1991)
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My boys are two years apart, almost to the day. This story tells my earliest memories of them enjoying each other's company. Music – "ELECTRIC SUNRISE" by Josh Woodward. Free download: https://www.joshwoodward.com/
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We have all come to the realization that my mom will forever need the assistance of a walker. This is very hard for her to accept. Musicby AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/ Coffee Time | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay
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I just had my 16th birthday. My brother has invited me to visit with him at college, and he takes me to my very first concert. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/light-meadows License code: JPUGTX13DZEVN5H9
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My ex-husband and his new wife move back to The States and live about an hour and a half away from us. It is a huge adjustment for me and the kids. Luckily, I find a wonderful therapist to help us. In this episode I share three very important things that I learn from her. Get Some Street Cred Now!(Main) | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay lemonmusicstud…
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Episode 56 - My Ex Gets Married (years 1997 - 1998)
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My divorce from Husband Number One is final in April of 1997. He gets married again in December of the same year. And life for me and the kids is turned upside down. Funny Dancing Kids | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net
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My ex-husband and his girlfriend take our children on a two-week vacation. I am not happy about this, at first, anyway. Only Forward | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay RomanSenykMusic - Pixabay
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My divorce is final, and I am back at school so I can qualify for a more professional position when it's time for me to re-enter the work force. I've just taken my first exam. Fast Food | Royalty-free Music - PixabayOctoSound - Pixabay
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Episode 53 - Sharing My House Key (year 1997)
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The previous owner of my townhouse has officially been my boyfriend for almost a year now, and I am ready to give him my house key. You Can Do More! | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay
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Episode 52 - I Don't Want To Hear It (year 1991)
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Husband Number One and I have our first really big fight about his travel and social schedule. Redbone | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay
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Episode 51 - Baby Number Two (years 1989 - 1990)
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I'm pregnant again. This story tells about my second pregnancy and then describes my life as a mother of two. (Listen to previous episode, bonus number 2, for a recap of where we are in the podcast and a fun game with my brother and his family) Dream | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net…
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Bonus 2 - Bonus Episode (A Quick Recap of the First 50 Episodes and a Fun Game)
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In this bonus episode I give a quick recap of where we are in the podcast, explain how the stories are organized, and then I play a fun game with my brother and his family.
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Episode 50 - Another Difficult Decision (year 2016)
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My brother and I need to have the difficult discussion with my mom about her driving. Our Stories | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay lemonmusicstudio - Pixabay
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It is two weeks before my 16th birthday and the boy I like asks me to play tennis. It is my very first date. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/sonda/rock-with-me License code: BODO5AY8O6PLXV8A
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My ex-husband develops the annoying habit of being late all the time. This is one of those times. Story Music by AudioCoffee AudioCoffee - Download Royalty Free Music Summer Way | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay
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My soon to be ex-husband has gone to a lawyer. He's changed his mind; he will not contribute to my support forever. I need to come up with a new plan for my future. Story Music by:One Touch | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay
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Episode 46 - My Boyfriend's Birthday (year 1996)
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The previous owner of my townhouse has officially been my boyfriend for about three months now. His 40th birthday is coming up. This story tells how the kids and I celebrate it with him. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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Episode 45 - The Shower Schedule (year 1996)
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I still love saying goodnight to my boys before bed but getting them to shower and then into their pajamas, not so much. That is until, The Shower Schedule. Music: Road Trip by Frank Schroeter Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9761-road-trip Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license…
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Episode 44 - Money Versus Happiness (year 1996)
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My new boyfriend and I have an important discussion about money. Music for this story by: Leva - Eternity | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay
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My mom insists on buying my nine-month-old son some new clothes. This story will tell you why this mundane event is so memorable. Music by:"Whiskey on the Mississippi" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/…
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Episode 42 - A Gift From Grandpa (year 1988)
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My husband, newborn son and I are at my parent's house. My dad is dying from pancreatic cancer. This story tells of the very special time he gets to spend with his grandson. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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Episode 41 - A Difficult Decision (year 2016)
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My mom needs to make the difficult decision to have a caregiver come help her in the mornings. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/straight-through-the-meadow License code: JCJGOVEIHISLDQY9
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My mom and I talk my dad into taking me on a rafting trip. This is how it happens. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/mornings License code: 5AFZ9UBK9O98EXKB
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Episode 39 - Don't Yell Over Spilled Milk (year 1996)
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My new boyfriend is very evenly tempered, and his calm demeanor is rubbing off on me. This is the first time I am able to keep it together when I would normally lose it. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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The previous owner of my townhouse has been my boyfriend for a little over a month now, and tonight is the night that I know for sure that he is the man for me. Music: Positive Reflection by chilledmusic Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7530-positive-reflection Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license…
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My boys are two years apart almost to the day. The time between birthday number one and birthday number two is birthday week. This year they are turning eight and six and it is their first birthday week since their dad, and I split up. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/yeti-music/chasing-balloons License code: WU7V7OTB4N…
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Episode 36 - Grandchildren Have Different Rules (year 1996)
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My children are spending a lot of time at their grandma's house. I learn that rules are different for them than they were for me. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Crime Time by Frank Schroeter Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9136-crime-time License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist on Face…
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Episode 35 - This Time There's You (year 1996)
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The previous owner of my townhouse finally wants to be my boyfriend. It's the moment I 've been waiting for. This is the story. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/tropical-sun License code: JEOQ5FMZ5EBYUC6S
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Episode 34 - Baby Number One (years 1987 - 1988)
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I become pregnant the summer of 1987. This is the story of the very special nine months that follow. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/better-off License code: GW9GIO3MQPOCUPVH
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Husband Number One develops the annoying habit of being late all the time. This story tells about the first time he keeps me waiting. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/cotton-toys License code: NT6MXBYDRUXACJDT
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Episode 32 - A Financial Misunderstanding (year 1985)
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Husband number one needs to have his wisdom teeth removed. I call the surgeon's office in advance to find out how much it will cost. When it comes time to pay the bill, I realize that we have had a misunderstanding. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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It's been about three months since my mom fell and broke her hip and she is still complaining that it hurts. We finally go for a second opinion. None of us are happy about his suggestion. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/autumn-dreams License code: 5TGBNFPTYMLUNOTB…
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Episode 30 - The Science Project (year 1972)
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The science teacher gives us a project that's due in two weeks. I am not happy about it, that is until, my mom suggests that my dad and I work on it together. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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My older son, even at a very young age has a very quick wit, and he totally outwits me. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Plain Loafer by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4223-plain-loafer License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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Episode 28 - An Unexpected Proposal (year 1995)
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The previous owner of my townhouse and I have been spending a lot of time together. We're still just friends and I am totally unprepared when the subject of marriage comes up. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Jazzi by Frank Schroeter Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6469-jazzi License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusi…
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It's my boys first Halloween since it is not celebrated in London. I never expected to have so much trouble getting them to go trick or treating. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/matt-stewart-evans/funny-chase License code: PKC3NXRE6EQTRPBG
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Episode 26 - The Sleepover that Wasn't (year 1995)
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My boys are having their first sleepover, except things don't go as planned. (Listen to the previous episode, bonus number one, for a recap of first 25 episodes and a fun game.) Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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Bonus 1 - Bonus Episode (Recap of First 25 Episodes and a Fun Game)
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I play a fun game with my two sons and daughter-in-law. It's all about my husband, their stepfather, to see how well they know him. I also give a quick recap of where we are in the podcast and explain how the stories are organized.
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Episode 25 - A Nice Smile Goes a Long Way (year 1984)
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Husband number one and I have moved to be closer to my family and I have a new job. This story tells what the job was like and why they hired me. Music for this story by: Catch It | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay
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In this story, I am mistaken for somebody else. Carefree by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3476-carefree License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
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My brother is desperate for a puppy. This is what happens when our parents finally give in. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/the-incident License code: PEZTSTHGFDMJUVUU
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The previous owner of my townhouse is moving to his new home and taking his sports car with him. I am wondering if I will ever see him again. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Energetic & Drive Indie Rock by WinnieTheMoog Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10443-energetic-drive-indie-rock License (CC BY 4.0): https:/…
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This is my most memorable goodnight with my younger son. The topic, our favorite stuffed animals. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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Episode 20 - Smarter than the Average Bear (year 1995)
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This is my most memorable goodnight with my older son. He notices that he is smarter than the other kids in his class and we have a very important discussion. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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Paige started Ponderosa creative as a new mom, taking a break from the environmental field after being burnt out by academia during her master's degree at Evergreen. In addition to running her business, she works in the enviornmental field - specifically municipal stormwater. She designs her Ponderosa Creative Thread Gloss with both the environment…
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Andi Stanfield is known for creating fabulous designs with easy-to-follow patterns for adventurous quilt makers. She is the self-published author of two books, and teaches classes on her techiques. Her first career was as a high school teacher, and she now uses those skills in the quilting world. And, she didn't stop there. When creating her block …
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Jessica and her sister Jamie are the creators of SewTites® magnetic sewing pins. One day in early 2017, while working on a bag, Jamie decided to use magnets to "pin" the leather pocket in place while piecing. She called up Jessica and told her about the simple and functional idea. Jessica, who is a career marketer and graphic designer, replied "Tha…
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