A story-telling podcast for your enjoyment. Take your mind away from the everyday world to another level of distraction, as you listen to true-life events, adventures, historical tales, & funny shenanigans.
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S2 E19 BONUS: Dad's 'Mom' Miriam Alexander's "My Life"
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in 1976, Daddy's other Mom, Miriam Alexander (Norma Ruth's Mom) wrote a brief story of her life and here it is! Covered wagons, again, copper smelter in Arizona, and lots of children. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no …
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S2 E18 My Dad's Memoirs: The Rest of Story 1971-2022
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I continued Daddy's story after he was physically unable to actually write up until present time. Also includes some of the poems he wrote. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.…
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S2 E17 My Dad's Memoirs: Chapters 33-38 to 1970
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Dad's tales of the last part of our lives while living in Odessa, Texas. This includes the marriages of his kids and some of the grandkid's births. Then, the adventures of moving back to Arizona for the last time. This time it is in Mesa, Arizona to be with all of his kids, who had already moved there. Please stay tuned for the final Episode next w…
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S2 E16 My Dad's Memoirs: Chapters 28-32 starting in 1952
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We moved again...from Tucson, Arizona to Odessa, Texas for Dad to work at his brother-in-law's Welding Shop. More funny life stories, of course. Enjoy! Stay tuned next week, for the Dad's final writings. But that's not all...there are a few bonus episodes to follow! Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post …
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S2 E15 My Dad's Memoirs: Chapters 25-27 1945-1952
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Dad moved from Lubbock, Texas back to Bisbee, Arizona to work in the mines again, after awhile there. More car trouble and other side stories. Then on to Tucson, Arizona where my Dad invested in a Truck Stop and worked there too. Want to start you own podcast? Join me and over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their mess…
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Daddy talks about joining the Merchant Marines during World War II...events leading up to it and after the war ends. Start your on Podcast with Buzzsprout: Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.…
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S2 E13 My Dad's Memoirs: Chapters 21-22 1941 to 1944
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Moved to Bisbee, Arizona to work in the copper mines. Mining stories and the birth of Edward and Andria. And as usual, lots more moving from place to place. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.…
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Taking a little break in My Dad's Memoirs to tell a little about myself. I'll tell some personal stuff and also how I got started in Podcasting. Next week I'll return with My Dad's next chapters as we continue his life's journey. Visit my other Podcast "NOT EVERY DISABILITY IS VISIBLE" at: https://noteverydisabilityisvisible.buzzsprout.com Want to …
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S2 E11 My Dad's Memoirs: Chapters 18-20 1940
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Main highlight is Dave Pickett marries Norma Ruth Alexander and moves to Bisbee, Arizona to work in the mines. Stayed tuned for the birth of their first child..... Want to start you own podcast? Join me and over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Following the link below, let's Buzzsprout k…
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S2 E10 My Dad's Memoirs: Chapters 15-17 1939
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Lots of hitchhiking, trying to catch a freight train, tired & hungry, trusting strangers. Then he met the love of his life. Want to start you own podcast? Join me and over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Following the link below, let's Buzzsprout know that I sent you, gets you a $20 Amaz…
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S2 E9 My Dad's Memoirs: Chapters 13-14 1938
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Uncle Guy and Sarah are asked to raise little baby Billy. Jobs are rare and hard to find, so more moving to find work. Life on the road, with 'a friend' who helps Dad out.?? Want to start you own podcast? Join me and over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Following the link below, let's Bu…
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S2 E8 My Dad's Memoirs: Moving and Babies Ch 1-12
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To show you the shocking amount of times that my Dad's family moved, I have compiled all of the moves made up to 1936 and all of the total 11 babies born (only 7 lived to adulthood) in sequence at the various spots where they moved throughout their journeys. Included is the rest of me and my siblings' Zoom conversations surrounding the episode. Wan…
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S2 E7 My Dad's Memoirs: Chapter 11-12 to 1937
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In Chapter 11, my Dad, Dave Pickett, tells of his adventures while in the CCC in Arizona during 1935-1936. In Chapter 12 there are more escapades after he returned home to Lubbock, Tx....Then tragedy strikes in his family. F. D. R. (President Franklin D. Roosevelt) created jobs for young men, called C.C.C. Civilian Conservation Corps. The Civilian …
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More farming, moving and adventures. With conversations amongst Dad's children regarding his life. Want to start you own podcast? Join me and over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Following the link below, let's Buzzsprout know that I sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign …
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S2 E5 My Dad's Memoirs: Chapter 7-9 1931-1933
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Lots of adversity and struggles and yet never letting it get Dad or them down. Also, moving of course. Want to start you own podcast? Join me and over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Following the link below, let's Buzzsprout know that I sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you s…
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S2 E4 My Dad's Memoirs: Stories Montage of Chapters 1-6
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This week is a collection of stories from chapters 1-6. Listen again to my Dad's shenanigans and interesting little stories told one after the other in rapid succession. Chapter 6 stories are included as well. Want to start you own podcast? Join me and over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world…
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S2 E3 My Dad's Memoirs: Chapter 3-5 1927-1930
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More moving, more shenanigans, more covered wagons and even a truck. With guest Bill Pickett telling his experiences and highlights of the podcast. Want to start you own podcast? Join me and over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Following the link below, let's Buzzsprout know that I sent …
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S2 E2 My Dad's Memoirs: Chapter 2 - to 1926
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More covered wagons as they continue moving, farming and hard times. Want to start you own podcast? Join me and over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Following the link below, let's Buzzsprout know that I sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps …
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S2 E1 My Dad's Memoirs: Chapter 1 - Birth to 5 years old
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You'll hear about covered wagons, dangerous adventures on a farm, and learning about life's harsh realities as a very young boy. Want to start you own podcast? Join me and over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Following the link below, let's Buzzsprout know that I sent you, gets you a $20…
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a Preview of upcoming readings of my Dad, Dave Pickett's Memoirs. Want to start you own podcast? Join me and over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Following the link below, let's Buzzsprout know that I sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps sup…
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We Sisters don't want to bug you, but we are doing just that! Want to start you own podcast? Join me and over a hundred thousand podcasters already using Buzzsprout to get their message out to the world. Following the link below, let's Buzzsprout know that I sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support…
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