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!

Episodes

July 3, 2025 39 mins

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 s...

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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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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 at: 

https://lunacreativeacademy.com/

https://donn...

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June 25, 2025 32 mins

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/@teaquilts

People, Planet, and Health v...

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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 mu...

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June 18, 2025 38 mins

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), ...

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June 13, 2025 40 mins

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 Ready

https://www.ready.gov/

 Do 1 Thing

https://www.do1thing.com/

 Red Cross Preparedness

https:/...

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June 11, 2025 47 mins

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 Train...

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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.com

https://bsky.app/profile/jamietargaet.bsky.social

https://www.facebook.com/jamie.targaet/

https://www.instagram.com/jamietargaet/

https://jt...

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June 4, 2025 37 mins

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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May 28, 2025 67 mins

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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