Wine Together

In this episode, Brooke and Deb reflect on the month of September. For both Brooke and Deb, the start of school is one of their fondest thoughts when reflecting on past Septembers. 📚📙 The two also have a few songs that keep the month of September close to their hearts. Wake Me Up When September Ends by Green Day September by Earth, Wind , & Fire The many festivals in this part of Switzerland...

In this episode, Brooke and Dr. Deb spoke about the end of summer. What does the end of summer bring? - change out your clothes/closet - change out your shoes - change your exercise schedule - change your attitude We all get into a flow when the weather changes and become comfortable with our schedule, but it is important that we remain aware of how to care for ourselves so that we can care for ot...

Airlines… the good, the bad, and the ugly! Well… our conversation was all the bad and the ugly with a sprinkle of good. We agree that airlines do not do enough to make the customer experience worth the hassle and the price. Brooke mentioned that she watched a clip from John Oliver regarding airlines and the safety issue is something that needs to be taken more seriously as it supposedly was in ear...

Although Brooke had the Faustino Crianza in Switzerland (which is posted on the Wine Together Instagram page), Dr. Deb and Hubby Todd drank a Chianti while recording this episode. Dr. Deb and Hubby Todd talk about their latest adventures on their trip to the US. They have camped, used Air B&B, stayed with family and are currently at a resort in Virginia Beach, VA. This trip has included hiking...

Brooke and Dr. Deb had the trip of a lifetime to London in a continued celebration of their birthdays in 2025! A friend invited Dr. Deb to London in April to see the Alice Cooper-Judas Priest concert in July. Brooke tagged along and the celebration doubled. The stay at Hotel 41 on Buckingham Palace Road was more than anyone could hope for to celebrate the emergence of their 60th year on earth, but...

In this episode of Football Friday, Brooke and Todd discuss their favourite moments of this year's Women's Euros!

Today Brooke and Deb talk about one of their favorite things… castles. The magic and mystery of a castle intrigues both hosts for different reasons. Deb says silly things like “house hunting” when speaking of the beautiful buildings and Brooke just thinks of the fantasy of living like a princess (or maybe the keeper of the Torture Room - who knows!)🤣 Fresh off a tour of one of Switzerland’s +500...

Today Brooke and Deb are joined by most of Brooke’s siblings to chat about anything and everything to make Mama’s birthday unforgettable. Joining are: Rinn, Emilia, and Justin. Mason was unavailable and has promised to join again in another episode.

On this episode, Brooke and Deb talk about rock music…. It’s origins, some favorite sub-genres, favorite bands, favorite songs… as stated in previous episodes, music works as a magic healer to Deb and this topic will always be one she enjoys. Brooke likes many types of music for a variety of reasons, but she has fond memories of living in a home where rock music (and other music) has been celebrat...

In this week’s episode, Brooke and Deb talk about fashion. Brooke admits she does not follow „old rules“ regarding her fashion choices and she feels confident in her choices. Brooke also recognizes that she only began seriously focusing on her fashion in the last few years. From hair to make-up to clothing, Brooke is „all in“ on being a fashionista. Deb… not so much, never has been, likely never w...

Today Brooke and Deb talk about Summertime! What a funny word, huh? Summertime. It is the time of year when the weather is usually hottest… the sun is usually brightest… and people are sometimes quite happy. Students are not in school, families take vacations, and people like me (sun worshipers) sit in the sun for pure enjoyment. Brooke and Deb both admit that they like summertime. We like the lon...

Brooke and Deb continue to celebrate Pride Month alongside their own family members who are proudly a part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Today’s topic is Etiquette. The comparison of different cultures helps one understand that this topic is not the same between people in different countries, states… and as we discovered while chatting… different generations. Books mentioned: All Boys Aren’t Blue by...

Happy Father’s Day! And also, Happy Pride Month! This episode is a shoutout to all who celebrate either as a father or as one who loves their father. We appreciate all that Todd has done over the years as „Dad.“ Book mentioned: What’s the T? by Juno Dawson

In this episode, Brooke and Deb share their personal routines for self-care, both physical and mental. Brooke shares that she is noticing changes to her skin and needs to change her routine skincare because of these changes. On the physical aspect of self-care they talk about skincare, hair care, and healthy eating/drinking. On the mental aspect of self-care they both share their concern for other...

In this episode, Brooke and Todd recap the 2024/2025 season!

This week Brooke and Deb tackled conversations regarding cultural differences in regard to compliments to strangers and food preparation. (Please people, a salad deserves more than a partial cherry tomato!) They also mentioned generational differences around drinking alcohol. There was mention of alcoholism. The takeaway is… don’t judge others… just be kind and caring. There is enough divisiveness...

On this special episode at the end of May our guest is Crystal Kirkus. Crystal is Brooke’s sister-in-law/Deb’s DIL… and the mother of two awesome kids who are gonna make the world a better place.💜 We shared fun experiences we have had at amusement parks … and full disclosure… Brooke forgot that she had visited a park other than Disney World. When Brooke was in middle school, her dance group perfo...

This week Brooke and Deb reminisced about some of their favorite markets, restaurants, and trips they have had the past few years while living abroad. As usual, books and television watching came into the mix!😁 Deb shared that she just started watching The Morning Show and Reacher while Brooke mentioned again how much she enjoyed Sunderland ‘til I Die. Some other shows and movies mentioned: House...

In this episode of Football Friday, Brooke and Todd learn about the transfer window!

This week Brooke and Dr. Deb talk about what it is to be on the receiving end of a mother’s care. Deb shared that she had recently read a book which really encapsulates motherhood from someone who had to reckon with loving someone who did a bad thing… a horrific thing… but he was still her son that she loved and believed that she had been a good mother. Her experience is not much different than De...

In today’s episode, Brooke and Dr. Deb share some of their favorite documentaries they have seen or intend to see in the near future.  Brooke has a favorite she has just finished titled, Sunderland ‘til I Die in which Deb loves the music. The band – The Lake Poets – is from the same town and the song is Shipyards . Deb’s List of favorites from the past 2-3 years : The Staircase The Keepers Sins of...

In this episode of Football Friday, Brooke and Todd learn about football kits!

In this episode, Brooke and her brother Mason chat about their college experiences and quite a few other things along the way!

Happy Easter! Enjoy this short episode where Brooke and Deb talk about their Easter memories!

Brooke and Deb spend this time talking about relationships. This is not always an easy topic to discuss, but they handle it with as much delicate and empathic speak they can muster. Although it may appear they are well-spoken on the topic, speaking about familial relationships is sometimes triggering for Deb. Brooke understands and is always willing to show grace most of the time.