No Nonsense Nana

WOW what a weekend it was!  250 years as a country sounds like a lot but when compared to other countries that have been around for centuries, we are only about 10 generations in.  How did you celebrate?  Did you wear red, white and blue?  Did you have a BBQ? Did you fly your flag? Did you watch some fireworks? Did you think about those who have sacrificed so we can celebrate? As part of a Militar...

What is happening to the WNBA? I am not one who watched WNBA basketball before Caitlin Clark.  It just did not appeal to me although my 3 sons all played basketball and we were of the generation of the NBA 80's and 90's.  I did like the idea that women's basketball was gaining traction in viewership and salaries.  This league has been  working hard at trying to level up and that was encouraging. T...

Do you know someone who had a traumatic experience and lived to talk about it?  My guest and good friend, Jodie survived a near death experience with Covid in 2021. This inspired her to share her voice and create a platform, Live Life Full Force to encourage others the importance of living in the moments of each day.  As I am living in my 70's, I am working on that.  Have you ever had the thought...

Have you ever felt anxious and overwhelmed at just the thought of doing your Will?  Have you wondered where to start?  Have you started but keep procrastinating to finish?  My guest, Loretta Omland shares her personal experiences along with lots of ideas and information to help answer questions.  She is not an attorney but she is a Personal Preparedness Coach. She can walk us through steps to get...

This interview pushes many cultural hot topic buttons for me and will probably do the same for you too! Mr. Steve Abramowicz is a Wall Street wealth manager, newspaper editor and best selling author turned into a very successful podcast host with 500 episodes giving a platform to those voices who could not otherwise be heard. He has interviewed Dr. Peter McCullough, Dr. Robert Malone, Dr. Judy Mik...

Anyone who has ever had to say goodbye to a beloved pet, knows how difficult it can be. Bandit was a Jack Russell Terrier full of vim and vigor in his younger years. He and I started out with a love/hate relationship and over time became good friends. Letting go was especially hard for my husband because Bandit was his son's dog.  Alex died 14 years ago and Bandit was almost 18.  Holding on to Ban...

Let's revisit the lessons of The Little Red Hen from our childhood. The truth is, this story goes back even further to 1874.  The popularity really grew with the baby boomer generation in the Golden Books during the 40's and 50's.  The new book that I read from was published in 2001 and instead of baking bread, it is about cake. Mmmm interesting! Funny though that today we are in the sour dough br...

There are people in our lives who we are destined to meet.  From the introduction by a mutual friend and podcast creator, Laurie Hardee; Ginine and I knew we were soul sisters. If anyone has ever experienced that, you know what I mean. It is much more than liking someone, there is an extra somethin' somethin'.  Lives and interests that intertwine through experiences is both exciting and somewhat e...

It has been several years since I was able to have a conversation with my mother and mother in law but their faces and voices are engrained in my memory.  My mother passed away in 2012 the same year that my stepson did, a few months later.  My mother in law passed away in 2016 a few months before my youngest grandchild was born in that same year.  My mother, Marie and mother in law Jean experience...

To kick off this 4 week series honoring Mother's Day, this one starts us off with my grandmother. I have several vivid memories of my Nana.  Anna Reyda was born in Montana in 1910 on her family's farm.  Her dad had wanted a son and he was tough on her. She was the original No Nonsense Nana. Many years later she moved to New Jersey and met her husband and married in 1931. They had 5 children, 2 son...

This week's segment was a shocker to me!  There are many reasons as to why family members no longer speak to each other.  In today's climate it is sadly mostly about politics which is another topic all together. What I did not know was the extent of this very concerning, societal issue of parents and children being totally disconnected in the particular way that is shared today, through total disc...

This week covers how to show appreciation and why.  Thank You cards, thoughtful gifts, respectful hearts in text messages, voice clips and giving your time like it matters... because it does. It is respectful and good etiquette. In exploring this topic, I know I am not perfect. I need to work on following up better too!  Who does not like getting a card in the mail?   To find out more about the Li...

My guest Carol Koppelman prides herself in staying busy as a creative writer and editor. Carol navigates her life through Fear, Faith, Focus and Going Forward in her Golden Years.  As a caregiver for her mom, Carol had to learn along the way to do something that she had never done before. Carol had to learn also how to take care of her own mental health by distancing herself both objectively and l...

Have you ever thought about becoming a Podcaster?  You will love my guest, Laurie Hardie aka Coach Laurie.  I met Laurie through our shared interest in a health and wellness company over 3 years ago. Through that began our friendship and Laurie's mentorship.  I knew that I wanted to become an author, a storyteller and to become a part of something bigger than me.  Becoming a part of the podcast wo...

We have seen it, lived it, shared it! Girlfriends show up when it matters most! Think about your girlfriends and the special connections you have shared over the years. When was the last time you shared a meal?   To find out more about the Lifewave Phototherapy Stem Cell Regeneration Patch for overall wellness, to get your Free PDF Health Tracker and a 30 minute conversation with me, text the word...

Over the years I learned how to rescue and restore furniture that I found around the house and at garage sales.  I learned from one of the best, Amy Howard.  I thought for a time that I would have a business in selling my creations.  That idea did change over to another field in health and wellness. As my body was changing into feeling better and looking better, I realized that these 2 professions...

This is a tough topic that hits close to home, my home.  One of my son's closest friends lost his life and entered into the arms of Jesus on March 12, 2026.  Being in a military family, the loss of life is a constant concern. The outpouring of Love and Kindness was abundant for my son's friend, Capt. Seth Koval along with the other servicemen and women, who also lost their lives that day due to a...

The misinformation about women possibly losing their right to vote gets my Blood Boiling! Women have had to figure out to change their names for decades. This is nothing new, however it became a controversy.  Some women were really outraged by it because they thought it was going to be a problem for them. Some extra paperwork yes but a controversy...no!  I was outraged due to the fact that women w...

She is a baby boomer born in 1955, most passionate about fun and family, a collector of memories, loves history, current events and asks lots of questions! By connecting dots, looking outside the box and asking questions, many answers can come for difficult situations. Don't let her age fool you!  She is not the loudest voice in the room but will create an atmosphere to give a voice to other baby...

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College Campuses need to always be a safe environment. Expressing Free Speech without fear of angry protests and especially violence should never be tolerated.  It must be stopped before leading to having lives lost. Some voices whisper and some voices debate.  I have said for a very long time that society has lost the meaning of debate.  Screaming is not debate.  That is just someone listening to...