DayStrider: Tales from a Time Traveler

Welcome to another DayStrider Bonus Episode.  Podcaster & author Valerie Probstfeld and I consider Queen Elizabeth’s journey as a Mom while being a Monarch.  We also get into the mindsets of other historical figures that may surprise you.  You are sure to be entertained for nearly an hour, so make yourself a tea in the manner of the Queen, relax and enjoy!   This DayStrider Bonus Episode featu...

Celebrating a birthday on April 21st makes you rather special.  The people, places and things all born on this day are quite remarkable - you should make time to check them out:  Places:  One of the oldest cities in the world was founded today Things:  Mobile gaming was catapulted into existence on this day People:  The longest reigning female monarch of all-time was born today    If it's a s...

Welcome to another DayStrider Bonus Episode - where you can learn a thing or two about cocktails and their interesting history.  The main focus is on the Irish Coffee, but Uncle Brad - one of the co-hosts on The Art of Drinking podcast - also shares some fun bartending stories and tells us what mixed drinks he’d make for some famous people past and present.  You are sure to be entertained for the...

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  You got your green on, you are amped up to celebrate your "Inner Irish" - the only thing missing are some fun stories, right?  Look no further, because here you can learn these fun things about Paddy’s Day:  The true meaning of the Shamrock The best places to catch a Paddy’s Day parade How to make and enjoy an Irish Coffee & its fun history    If it's a...

Welcome to another DayStrider Bonus Episode - covering a tiny morsel about Coach Bobby Knight and Indiana University basketball!  Coach Knight was at I.U. for nearly 30 years and brought the program much glory - but along the way, sometimes his behavior and approach was called into question.  Hear a little about that from the perspective of a recent college grad.   You will learn a little bit abou...

The amazing inventions and discoveries that happened on February 23rd are the result of some persistent folks that never gave up.  Make some time to explore the richness of today:  The invention of the first penny candy The coming of age of the most important metal in your lives A colorful retelling of a crazy temper tantrum that happened on this day    If it's a special day for you or for so...

This is the very first DayStrider Bonus Episode - in honor of World Ukulele Day!  A day to celebrate the small but amazingly fun instrument that sounds like no other.  Who knew this tiny treasure could produce so many smiles and bring such joy?!?!   The ukulele evolved into being in Hawaii - and you can learn all about that story in this bonus episode.  Kamuke - a world traveling ukulele player, s...

We celebrate all kinds of fun and interesting holidays on February 2nd.  Some are traditions that go back thousands of years, while others are kinda new - but all are worth making a few minutes to learn something you didn’t know before:  You’ve heard of Groundhog Day - but why do we celebrate it? You’ve had tasty po-tater treats - but how did they come to be? It’s World Ukulele Day - learn from Ka...

Some incredible things happened on January 8th in history, and the tapestry today was quite diverse - demonstrating impressive human achievement with a dash of human flaws.  Make time to explore the richness of today:  A special code that spawned the telecommunication industry, The biggest scandal in the history of figure skating, and The breaking of the glass ceiling in the guvna's office. ...

Some incredible things were created on December 21st by folks who had a problem to solve and they were able to do so by blending their passions together to make something new for the world to enjoy.  Make time to explore the richness of today:  The “birth” of the F-14 Tomcat (its first flight), The “birth” of the sport of basketball (the very first game), and The “birth” of the crossword puzzle (t...

December 9th is National Llama Day!  What better way to learn more about these wonderful creatures than to spend time with a llama farmer?  Hear some fun llama facts and touching stories from Donna Justice of the Ellaberry Llama Farm.  Make time to explore the richness that occurred on this day in history:  The “birth” of an American Pie (so to speak), A possible UFO sighting (or not?!?!), and the...

November 27th is a day that celebrates many wonderful treasures!  Sometimes, these gems are like the gift that keeps on giving, while others are out there taunting us to come take hold!  Make time to explore the richness that occurred on this day in history:  The “birth” of a wonderful American Thanksgiving tradition, The “birth” of an enlightening and inspiring annual institution, and The discove...

October 18th is a special day in history for tech fans, music fans and history fans!  Its also special for other reasons - including the reason you are here right now, so make time to explore the sounds and stories that occurred on this day in history:  A major advancement in the history of the telephone, The birthday of the Father of Rock & Roll, and A “butterfly effect” story where the rippl...

September 28th is a special day in history because it changed everything philosophically and also medically!  It’s true - and you can sit back and listen to some stories of events that occurred on this very day in the past:  The birth of one of the worlds greatest philosopher, The “invention” of nighttime football , and The greatest medical discovery of all time (and it was an accident).    If it&...