Debs Memorable Moments

Now that our children are grown and out of the house, by husband and I begin traveling. We meet a friendly old man while visiting Phoenix. Music - "SHADE" by Josh Woodward. Free download: https://www.joshwoodward.com/

It's 1993 and the four of us have just arrived back in London from our summer visit with my mom back in The States. This is what happens that night. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/cant-stop-chasing-youLicense code: 7TBTTQKT3BRBZLT8

This episode is part 3 of 3. It's not actually a story, but the eulogy I read at my mom's funeral. Although my mom's quality of life was deteriorating quickly, her death was very sudden. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/corals/summer-dancingLicense code: XYF0JATFQV85TDHK

After an amazing day with my mom, this is what happens that evening. This story is part two of three. Acoustic Vibe | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay RomanSenykMusic - Pixabay

My mom's Parkinson's systems are so bad now that she very rarely wants to leave her apartment anymore, so I am very surprised when she calls me one morning and insists that we go out shopping together. This is the story. Music by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/ Good Company | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay AudioCoffee - Pixabay

I have been friends with my roommate from my sophomore year of college for approximately 45 years now. She and I discuss today's story and other fun stuff about the year we lived together.

I'm a sophomore in college. My roommate and I start listening to hard rock on occasion, which is very out of character for both of us. Country Rock And Roll | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay AudioCoffee - Pixabay

My husband is semi-retired now and he's found a new hobby to keep himself busy on his days off. We call him a survey enthusiast. Creative Fun | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Sonican - Pixabay

When my husband and I get married, he insists that we use his bedroom furniture in our bedroom, and I have never liked it. When my mom offers to contribute to a new bedroom set for us for our tenth anniversary, he surprisingly agrees to change it out. But there's a catch. Listen to the story to find out what it is. Fun Summertime | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Musictown - Pixabay

My husband is now retired - that is until he gets a phone call from his old supervisor. This is the story. Music by Pumpupthemind Groovy Moves | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Pumpupthemind- Pixabay

My older son is starting graduate school in the fall. He and I have a very interesting conversation about how he is going to get there. This is the story. Music by AudioCoffee(Denys Kyshchuk): https://www.audiocoffee.net/ Upbeat Country Blues | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay AudioCoffee - Pixabay

We are living in London when my two young sons get the chicken pox back-to-back. And even now, more than 30 years later, I still consider this event to be one of the longest two weeks of my life. This is the story. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/the-breeze License code: K3LRW0O3BVBZKU6A

It's 1992 and we are living in London. Tonight is Husband Number One's Christmas party. This story tells what happens there. (This story references two previous stories. One is called The Going Away Party, episode 91. The other is The Inconsiderate Dinner Guests, episode 122.) Music from#Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/give-it-timeLicense code:LD8WOXYVPZVNKTKF

My mom's Parkinson's symptoms are getting worse by the day now. When she tells me that she thinks she would benefit from regular therapy with a therapist from our local hospice center, I make some phone calls. This is the story. Musicfrom #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/the-drive-home License code: WJ39KXGQZ6OK0PWJ

I have had two unsuccessful athletic dates, athletically speaking, so you would think I would know better than to accept a date to play racquetball when I've never played before... This is the story about my racquetball date during my freshman year at college. Music from#Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/chameleonLicense code:JYBS08JDEDVKMJLQ

Our parents always taught us the importance of being punctual, so when my brother is late to meet us for dinner, we know something is up. This is the story. Upbeat Funk Background | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Tunetank - Pixabay Royalty Free Music for YouTube, Video & Podcast | Tunetank

When I hurt my neck in exercise class, I go to physical therapy for six weeks. The therapist and I begin to chat, and he shares with me a very interesting story. Music – "Learn to Fly" by Josh Woodward. Free download: https://www.joshwoodward.com/ 

When my husband and I go out to dinner one evening, we see someone from his past, and it becomes a very memorable moment. This is the story. Music from #Uppbeat (freefor Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/limitless-travelLicense code:IAF75LPRPNP3ZQZI

We're upgrading our kitchen and decide that we should get some new dishes. And if you are wondering how getting new dishes can become a memorable moment, you'll just have to listen to the story. Dancing Funky | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Tunetank - Pixabay

My younger son calls me early in the morning from college; he's crying and very upset. When he finally tells me what's wrong, I immediately remember when I was in a similar situation during my time at college. This is the story. Tourism | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Grand_Project - Pixabay

Just for fun, I am re-publishing my Halloween episode from two years ago. Here's a quick summary of where we were at the time. It's 1995, my boys are seven and five years old. The last three years of my first marriage were spent living in London. My boys and I have just moved back to my hometown on our own, and tonight is their first Halloween. And to the listeners who don't know us, or anyone joi...

One of the other moms from my son's class is a professional actress, her husband an award-winning set designer, and I am totally fascinated by this. This is the story. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/savanna-pridelandsLicense code: MAEQ8YMQ1YUQMJLD

My husband tells me that his company will provide us with a car in London, but it will be a stick shift, so I learn to drive one shortly before we move. But I learn very quickly once we get here, that driving in London is nothing like driving at home. This is the story. Music – "ADVENTURES OF THE DEAF DREAMER"by Josh Woodward. Free download: https://www.joshwoodward.com/

When my mom comes to the realization that she just doesn't have the energy to attend my nephew's wedding, her grandson, we are all heartbroken. This is the story. By the Riverside | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay Grand_Project - Pixabay

I'm in my freshman year of college and meet a nice boy a few weeks into it. He shows me what a truly nice guy he is on our very first date, a running date. This is the story."Serge Quadrado Music" Spy Jazz | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay SergeQuadrado - Pixabay