Dandelions and Side Streets

Dandelions and Side Streets

Dandelions & Side Streets hosts, Susan Lee and Krista White connect with creative people and other people doing interesting things in the world. They talk to writers, artists of all kinds, innovators and helpers. People they would like you to get to know. They review books, share poetry and recipes and savour in the art of conversation. They chat, share stories, "chew the fat' and "chop it up". They love a good "chin wag". Thanks for listening!

Episodes

July 5, 2023 20 mins

Krista and Susan chat about Canada Day, Pride Festivities, the recent forest fires, and summer happenings. This one is short and sweet. 
#Summer #CanadaDay #ForestFires #WeAllBelong #marilyncallejaart #PrideToronto #MollySteelsPhotography #mushrooms #cottage 

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Music reviewer/blogger/journalist - Bob Mersereau joins Susan and Krista for the first episode of Season Two.  He recounts his musical journey from this years East Coast Music Awards and highlights a few faves. He also shares his recommendations for upcoming Music Festivals - East Coast style! The three ponder the pros and cons of Air Stream "camping"...and Bob gives us an update on his life as a cat wrangler!

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May 6, 2023 27 mins
Krista experiments with a soundscape whilst riffing on the theme of Spring Surrender. Susan and Krista discuss gardening, bird sounds, the Toronto Maple Leafs series and Birthdays. Season One is a wrap!


#soundscapes #Spring #surrender #gardening #troutlilly #Birdsounds #TorontoMapleLeafs #The StumblingSpiritPodcast #BalanceinPictures #MarilynCallejaArt

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Kit Watkins joins Krista and Susan in conversation about the  health and wellness benefits of Reflexology. They discuss what snacks they plan to enjoy for the Super Bowl halftime show, and Krista shares a Valentine Haiku in ode of the Vagus nerve.  

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January 30, 2023 26 mins

Susan and Krista navigate the ups and downs of January. They share a few book ideas, they reset their Vegas nerves, and they highlight a few artists of interest.

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Krista and Susan interview Cookbook writer, Lucy Conte and food photographer, Joe Calleja who share their passion project, Quanto Basta - The Art of Just enough. This book is a collection of Lucy's Nonna's recipes, a connection with heritage and a bond between two lovers of food. Pour yourself a Negroni or an espresso and listen in! #podcast #QuantoBasta #Cookbook #Italianfood #cookbookauthor #holidaygifts #chinwag #foodp...

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Krista and Susan talk about fried seafood, ice fishing, and mushroom foraging. sue highlights a John Boyne novel, they discuss the recent art attack by activists, and they both take the No-Cellphones- In-The-Bedroom-Challenge.

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Krista And Susan chat with Psychotherapist and Art Therapist, Michelle April. They participate in  a breath work practise and discuss the outcome of their experiences. 

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October 3, 2022 24 mins
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In this episode of Dandelions and Side Streets, Krista and Susan review the movie, ELVIS, and discuss other shows they are watching on television. They discuss the joy of summer, swimming, clothing optional beaches, and how the podcast is going. They share advise on air travel and family reunions. Krista pays tribute to artist and friend, Christine Gaidies and shares one of her songs, FISHING DAY, from her CD, JUST LOVE. Krista and...

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Krista and Susan interview dance artist, choreographer, Interpreter, and Physiotherapist, Darryl Tracy. They discuss Art, Dance, Movement, surviving the pandemic, 70's icons, and the secret ingredient in Donair sauce!

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Artist and Educator, Jennifer Lee Wiebe discusses some of her pandemic projects with Krista and Susan, including needlepoints, hashtags, memes and more!

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Krista and Susan interview music writer and broadcaster, Bob Mersereau. They discuss the Canadian music scene, cat wrangling, vinyl records, and Bob's books including his latest, The East Coast Music Book of Fame Top 50.

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Dandelions and Side Streets hosts, Susan Lee and Krista White introduce themselves.  Welcome listeners as they "chop it up" in this introductory "chin wag"!

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