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Episode 42 - It's All About The Acknowledgement - A Holiday, A Vehicle, A Wave And A Greeting In this episode Stephanie talks about acknowledging some important things this American patriotic Memorial Day weekend: *Acknowledging all the American men and women who served in the armed forces and died for our country. *Acknowledging the Jeep Wrangler as an American favorite summertime vehicle. This weekend we challenge you to count just how many Jeep Wranglers come out for the Memorial Day weekend. AND THIS: *Acknowledging how a person is feeling when you see them and saying the appropriate thing. Go put on your shades right now, grab a water and get out there and don't forget to listen to this Memorial Day weekend episode. Sit, relax, listen and smile with a free 30-day trial of audible.com: http://www.audibletrial.com/talktalesandtrivia *Let's go on a trip to Sedona, AZ! https://www.pinkjeeptours.com/ *Check out the Jeep Jamboree for FUN (a private club): https://jeepjamboreeusa.com *Read sad article in the Ch

Episode 41 - It's All Fun And Games - In this here episode, Stephanie talks about having fun and games. It's all very exciting. The "thinking about having fun while playing games" part. But is it really fun? "Wednesday Game Night" is an actual thing and it's becoming popular once again (Everything is cyclical. Remember that). Of course, game night means board games, card games and kids' games that have been, perhaps, forgotten and need to be dusted of the shelf for a second run. Stephanie also mentions that it's all fun and games until someone...hmmm...can't stand it anymore. We here at Talk, Tales and Trivia are not asking any questions about that one. Perhaps, it's like something that one (?) used to love doing. Like a chore or spring cleaning. You get the point. Put all that aside for now. Get your chips and salsa or popcorn and a favorite drink. Get into "Wednesday Game Night" and know deep down inside that you're a winner no matter what. *You won't believe it (or maybe you will). Found: Classic Mystery J

Episode 40! - These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things This is our 40th episode and Stephanie is happy and excited. In this one Stephanie goes through some of her favorite pop culture items. These favorite things are: favorite drink, favorite book, favorite short story, favorite movie, favorite music, favorite past time, favorite morning activity and her very own and very personal, personal favorite...we'll leave that one to your own imagination (get that mind of yours out of the gutter). It's NOT that personal. And then there's Talk, Tales and Trivia's Rant's Or Raves With Stephanie which, on this 40th episode, Steph had to do a little "mind digging" to find but, as we all know, there will always be something to rant or rave about. Now sit down, put your feet up, close your eyes and listen. And don't forget that favorite beverage! Some really cool things mentioned in this episode that will make you smile: *Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill (My favorite version) Think and Grow Rich - The Complete Classic Tex

Episode 39 - East Coast vs West Coast - Dressing For California - And A Rave On this episode, Stephanie has some legit questions about what to pack for her trip to California. But one recent night, not able to sleep, she goes online for a quest to find out the differences between the left and right coasts. Yes. The differences are glaring and polar opposites but she can adjust just fine. After all, how different can humans really be? Hmmm? She reads what she can and finds out some things but in the end... Well, you'll just have to listen to find out. For this episode, grab a really cool beverage, something you really love, and sit, chill, listen and smile. Some really cool things that will make you smile (Steph's fav list): *Do you love books? Stephanie does. Check out the 30-day trial with the link: http://audibletrial.com/talktalesandtrivia *Free People Clothes (Stephanie's favorite brand): Dresses & Jumpsuits Under $100 At FreePeople.com! *For those listeners who are styling with modern home decor: Eve

Episode 38 - Travel Adventures - Stephanie's Unscripted First Rant - Yikes! On this episode, Stephanie talks about the ups AND (mostly) downs of her travel experiences. Oh, she loves the idea of traveling...it's just the act of getting where she's going that makes her not want to travel. Stephanie does have an upcoming trip. She's determined to do it the right way this time because she knows what to expect. Now, let us quickly just tell you about our new segment. It's called "Rant's Or Raves - Unscripted". This is big because Stephanie challenges her inner fear by talking to listeners unscripted...not easy, not comfortable and definitely a huge stretch! After a few "practice sessions" Stephanie is okay with the final "unscripted" thing. Kind of. Her first unscripted topic is a rant. Telling listeners that she is more comfortable reading a script and how there's nothing wrong with that. The rave? A couple of movies and her favorite actor. The one and only, Mads Mikkelsen. Shhhh...Stephanie loves him. The messa

Episode 37 - Easter Basket, Church, Brunch - In That Order? Hmmm... In this episode, Stephanie talks about Easter and how she feels about Easter Sunday brunch and the candy consumption leading up to this HUGE candy holiday. Yep. Stephanie loves Easter and discovers in this episode some Easter history she didn't even know (but really should have). Better late than never! By now you know what to do. Get that favorite beverage of choice, grab a handful of jelly beans and sit back, relax and listen to this Easter episode.  Also, if you are so inclined, do Stephanie a favor. Just give some thought to having some "Easter branches" decorated with colored eggs and, perhaps, some feathers. It will make you smile with delight and you know that's a good thing! Yes it is! Happy Easter! Here are some things that Stephanie loves that will make your spring a little brighter: 25% Off ALL Sale At FreePeople.com!  SleepPhones Wireless Product Page Shop Dot&Bo! Unique Furniture & Home Décor Designed To Inspire & En

Episode 36 - Spring Cleaning - Yep. I Hate It! In this episode Stephanie is off on a tangent of sorts. Perhaps that's to harsh but she is not shy about letting anyone within earshot know how she feels about spring cleaning. She hates it. Thankfully there is a solution. Martha Stewart has the solution by way of a spring cleaning checklist. Will Stephanie follow the spring cleaning checklist? This "spring cleaning thing" is long, hard, dirty work. Maybe too much long, hard, dirty work for just one person (or any person)! Stephanie does have to admit though that she does like the idea of a sparkling and clean beautiful home. Tune in to find out what happens AND to hear a short Martha Stewart tale. That's bewildering but true. Go right now. Before you start wiping your walls and ceilings and do what Stephanie would do: Get that beverage of choice and take a look around. Now... sit back, relax, close those eyes just a wee bit and listen to this episode first. You have all the time in the world to think about sprin

Episode 35 - The Kids In The Neighborhood - Growing Up 70's Style In this episode, Stephanie takes a trip back to the 1970's...to her old neighborhood, figuratively speaking.  The good 'ol times of years gone by when growing up was innocent. Skinned knees and dirty faces were all the rage. It wasn't glamorous but it wasn't meant to be! Playing was hard work and she loved it! It was expected. Some things we never forget and the 1970's is a big part of Stephanie's life. Her informative years. Perhaps, you too, have tales that you want to share with a young person. Tales of a time when there was no Internet (gasp) and we had to make our own fun. By now, you know what is expected of you. Get in that kitchen and make something to drink to soothe and relax you then sit back and listen. Think back to a time when you had a childhood much like Stephanie's. *Now get the Talk, Tales and Trivia App in the App Store: Get The Talk, Tales and Trivia App *Here's a massive thumbs up and a huge thank you to our Audio Engineer

Episode 34 - A Little Pre-St. Patrick's Day Trivia - To Dazzle Your Friends Isn't it kind of cool to have some trivia to entertain friends and family with? Stephanie thinks so. In this week's episode there is plenty of potential trivia and a funny Irish quote that we know will be perfect for all of your St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Yep. Stephanie talks about a little history of St. Patrick's Day and how it slowly became a popular holiday in Ireland. She also highlights two cities that celebrate St. Paddy's Day with a lot of gusto! We all know that no matter what, it's hard to beat the old tried and true festivities that we all know and love. Let's keep them just the way they are! Wearing green, drinking green beer, crazy parades and, of course, there's the corned beef and cabbage! What are you going to do right now? Well, we suggest that you get some green beer, green tea or perhaps a green juice and sit back, relax and listen. Stephanie learned some things about St. Paddy's Day that she didn't know and so

Episode 33 - Personal Time - Our Free Time Is Very Personal And It Should Be Stephanie means business in this episode...literally! She recounts a tale from a few years back when she was working in the trade show industry. Boy, did she stay busy! She loved everything she did at the company but Stephanie quickly found out that she bit off a little more than she wanted to chew. In the end, she knew just what to do. To start your weekend right get into that kitchen! Sit down and relax a bit with your favorite beverage. It might be a cocktail. We won't judge. Chose to pencil into your schedule some personal time. Isn't it nice to know, with absolute certainty, that you can do just about anything with want with your personal time? Now, you know that feels right! *Now get the Talk, Tales and Trivia App in the App Store: Get The Talk, Tales and Trivia App *Here's a massive thumbs up and a huge thank you to our Audio Engineer, Cartoonr. I highly recommend him. See the link below: Cartoonr page on fiverr.com *Intro/

For your end-of-the-week listening pleasure tune into Stephanie on Talk, Tales and Trivia. Do you have a great idea for a topic that you think would be interesting? Well, we would love to know that great idea! Nothing is really off limits as long as it's American pop culture. So go write that email to us! We always respond and love to hear from you. talktalesandtrivia@gmail.com We make a great team! And that's the way it should be. We love our listeners. YAY! *Now get the Talk, Tales and Trivia App in the App Store: Get The Talk, Tales and Trivia App *Here's a massive thumbs up and a huge thank you to our Audio Engineer, Cartoonr. I highly recommend him. See the link below: Cartoonr page on fiverr.com *Intro/Outro music is "Happy Go Lucky" by Scott Holmes *Fill out this really cool survey so we can see who's listening and make Talk, Tales and Trivia even better (250 submits needed!): https://survey.libsyn.com/talktalesandtrivia Please visit our Patreon page to contribute to this here podcast: https://www.p

Episode 32 - I Have Nostalgic Moments - And So Do You In this episode Stephanie talks about some of her nostalgic moments. We all have them and most of them are good and some, well, are bittersweet. They are inevitable. Stephanie chooses to look on the bright side of these moments usually and it all seems to work out okay for her. Have you ever had a nostalgic moment that you hope will never go away? There's always a reason behind those moments even if we can't immediately put our finger on that reason. And really just about anything can trigger nostalgia as we explore in this episode Run, don't walk, and make that beautiful beverage. Sit, relax, listen and maybe reflect on a nostalgic moment you've had. It's all good! Here are two items that might be interesting: The Memory Book By Harry Lorayne & Jerry Lucas "Can't Help Falling In Love" Elvis Presley (download the song) *Now get the Talk, Tales and Trivia App in the App Store: Get The Talk, Tales and Trivia App *Here's a massive thumbs up and a huge th

Episode 31 - Thoughts On Photography - And...My Darkroom Dilemma In this episode, Stephanie talks a little about her thoughts on photography. Where would we be without it? The memories of when we were young, graduating, having birthday parties and so much more. Stephanie also has a scary little tale about her last semester in college. The thought of going back to college scares most people but she, in particular, had a heck of a time in one of her classes! Well, you know what's next. Since photography IS an art form, perhaps a little class is in order...a glass of white chardonnay, perhaps? OR maybe not. We leave that one up to you for this episode. A cup of your favorite hot beverage sounds just as wonderful if you were to ask Stephanie, for she is in bed with the covers over her head. She is trying to forget that darn college memory that was brought to the surface on this episode. Hmmm...some things really stick with a person! Here are some beautiful and cool items for those photography buffs out there: The

Episode 30!! - Daydream Your Visions - Vision Your Daydreams Stephanie is so excited about the 30th episode...it's been a long time coming - well just about 30 weeks! No big deal, right? Wrong! You, our listeners, have made Talk, Tales and Trivia what it is today. We would not be here if it weren't for you. So here is our 30th; an episode on daydreaming or visioning, if you wish. Yes, not only has Stephanie daydreamed about her house on the beach (as mentioned in the episode) but, she is a bit shy to admit that, she has also daydreamed and visioned about having this here podcast become a reality, too. Whatever your daydreams are don't let anyone stop you from having them. When you see your daydreams (visions) fall into place you will have only yourself to thank. Now...drift dreamily into that kitchen of yours and make that beverage of choice. Sit down, relax and listen to this episode and daydream a wonderful life. Good books to buy by Michael Pollan (as quoted in this episode): A Place of My Own: The Educati

Episode 29 - Valentine's Day - The Best Gifts - It's Not What You Think Valentine's Day is finally here but here's the thing. Stephanie loves the day for different reasons then you'd think. Sure the candy is great but kind of, well, boring. Cards are great but kind of, well, expected. And going out to dinner is, admittedly, a fall back option when you're running out of ideas. There must be something else. A new and different way to celebrate this love-filled day. Well, there is. Yep. Stephanie uncovers her newfound "secret" to Valentine's Day that will surely make even the skeptics delighted. You won't believe how easy it is! So put on that beautiful smile. It costs very little but the dividends will be worth the effort. Bonus! Do these things and you will, more likely than not, get the ultimate in tangible gifts. Wink, wink, nod, nod...say no more. Run, don't walk. Don't waste time. Go get that beautiful hot beverage of choice and perhaps one for your mate, too. Sit back, relax, listen and smile. You've got

Episode 28 - My Swim Tale - It All Started When I Was 5 This week Stephanie is at it again! On a beautiful adventure. It's a look back to her younger years when she first began a swimming voyage that would last her whole life. Well, perhaps that may be a bit dramatic. Yes, there were ups and downs but in the end Stephanie was victorious and she had learned a valuable lesson about herself in the process. Don't let the little, or even the big, hiccups in life stop you from having a life and getting what you really want. Ultimate happiness. So go now and float over to the kitchen and make yourself that beverage of choice. Sit down, relax and listen to this swim episode and then start paddling and never stop! Life's too short to have these kind of complications. Watch yourself become the person you always wanted to be. Hurry now...time is ticking. *Here's a massive thumbs up and a huge thank you to our Audio Engineer, Cartoonr. I highly recommend him. See the link below: Cartoonr page on fiverr.com *Intro/Outro

Episode 27 - Music And Me - A Regret And A Do-Over On this weeks episode Stephanie talks a bit about the love of her life - music. Although there is a little history about an instrument Thomas Edison devised to play our beloved music, this episode is really a tale about Stephanie, and perhaps a lesson for us all. You are never too late to have your dreams come true unless you think they can't become realities. Stephanie learned this one the hard way. When it comes right down to it, only you can make it happen. Life's too short to have your dreams, desires and passions thrown away. Do it right NOW! So you know what's next. Get in that kitchen and make that hot beverage quickly. You have no time to waste. Relax for a moment and listen to this episode but afterward get moving on that dream you always wanted to happen. Whatever it is, it will be worth it! *Here's a massive thumbs up and a huge thank you to our Audio Engineer, Cartoonr. I highly recommend him. See the link below: Cartoonr page on fiverr.com *Int

Episode 26 - Coffee Lovers Unite - That Would Be (Almost) Everybody YES! We all know Stephanie talks a lot about her love of tea BUT did you know that her real love is within the coffee industry? Well, neither did we. In this episode Stephanie talks about her strong, dark morning brew. A habit she can not and does not want to kick. Of course, she has a childhood tale of her own and the memories are wonderful. Then the truth comes out and it is discovered what she might be ashamed to admit but, perhaps, shouldn't be. How bad could it be? She's only talking about coffee here and, to us, that's a very good thing! Grab your favorite beverage whether it be coffee or tea. Sit down, relax a bit and enjoy this episode. It might bring back some of your favorite coffee memories for you, too. *Here's a massive thumbs up and a huge thank you to our Audio Engineer, Cartoonr. I highly recommend him. See the link below: Cartoonr page on fiverr.com *Intro/Outro music is "Happy Go Lucky" by Scott Holmes *Fill out this reall

Episode 25 - Jeff Bezos And Amazon - You Can Be A Visionary And Dreamer In this episode Stephanie talks about the Jeff Bezos dream of starting an online bookstore way back in 1994 when amazon.com went online to become THE e-commerce retailer we all know and love. Yes! Amazon has changed almost each and every one of our lives and it has become bigger and better than ever.  Stephanie admittedly shops on amazon quite a bit and loves every second of it! Ahhh, where would she be without it?! This weekend is for relaxing, perhaps dreaming a bit, finding your own inspiration and loving where your own imagination takes you. So go now and get that cup of tea, relax and listen to this episode. You'll be glad you did. You might just think of something no one else has ever dreamed of. Now THAT would be cool! *Here's a massive thumbs up and a huge thank you to our Audio Engineer, Cartoonr. I highly recommend him. See the link below: Cartoonr page on fiverr.com *Intro/Outro music is "Happy Go Lucky" by Scott Holmes *Fill

Episode 24 - My Super Hero, Underdog - Retrospective Thinking Well here we are again but this time it's 2017. YES! Stephanie is looking forward to a wonderful and positive New Year. In this episode Stephanie takes a ride in the Wayback Machine (of The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show...another favorite) to remember one of her favorite cartoons...Underdog. This was clearly her super hero and still is to this day. She explores the cartoon and explains just why Underdog was her very own heroic super beagle and what she's learned in retrospect. Stephanie now knows just how wonderful this adorable rhyming cartoon character was for her informative years. Yes! Please do put a smile on your face for there's no need for anyone else to take your place. Now hurry do to your kitchen, you, and make that cup of tea. Sit down for this retrospective episode of this adorable little quirky dog. Let that recollection of yours take flight, if you might, for there's no need to fear. Underdog is here! *Here's a massive thumbs up and a hu