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March 25, 2023 23 mins

On the first episode of THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID, Linda speaks to retired Professor of Creative Writing Mary Marca, who taught at California State University, Northridge for twenty years. Mary shares her grief about the loss of her mother, Mabel Mary Pugh lovingly known as Molly, and the helplessness of a sudden death.

A small correction from the interview: 911 emergency phone service commenced in 1968. 

You can follow Mary on her website https://marymarca7.wixsite.com/writer which contains her many published works , blog entries and she is also Instagram @marymarca_ten.

You can follow THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID on Instagram @lindaoverman and is hosted  at https://www.thelastthingiwishedisaid.com/

THE LAST THING I WISHED I SAID is hosted, edited by Linda Overman, recorded in her guest’s living room. The music is from Line Noise’s album Magenta Moon and artwork is by Michael Overman.

Thank you to Tammy Trujillo a professional broadcaster who has been on the air in Los Angeles for over 40 years as a news anchor.  Tammy has received numerous awards for her work over the years.  She has also been a college instructor for over 30 years in all aspects of broadcasting.  At CSUN, Tammy is the KCSN News Director and also a part-time lecturer in Journalism, teaching Jour 495 Podcast Storytelling. 

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