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Award-winning author and podcast host Laurel McHargue shares stories about life–real and imagined–interviews fascinating people, and narrates short stories (some from her “Dark Ebb: Grim Tales” volume). Subscribe to her podcast “Alligator Preserves” wherever you get your podcasts.

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Q Diaries 9

My first prepper video! OvaEasy Eggs!

Watch my video for my assessment!
Another day in quarantine

Show Notes with Links

  • Another day, another day in quarantine during “Extreme Social Distancing”
  • Another clever toilet paper alternative suggestion
  • Article about long-term isolation from a retired astronaut Scott Kelly. His advice: On Isolation
  • My Heirloom seeds arrived!
  • Link to my prepper video: Product Review of OvaEasy
NO TOUCHING!

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Q Diaries 8

Get out of those pajamas!

My very favorite bathrobe…it’s going on about 15 years now!
Now that we’re in EXTREME Social Distancing . . .

Show Notes with Links

  • “I wonder if this is not actually happening,” someone posted about the COVID-19 Coronavirus.
  • Yes, it IS happening, and we’ve been to the moon, and the earth is not FLAT!!!!!
  • I talk about why you should get out of your pajamas every day during this Coronavirus pandemic…and other things.
  • Please follow social distancing directives!
  • And check out my narrated episodes of Waterwight!
NO TOUCHING!

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Q Diaries 7

More turkey bean soup and marshmallows!

PEEPS!
My quickie episode!

Show Notes with Links:

  • March 21st quickie episode
  • #momhair
  • Episode 64, in which I lose my underwear
  • GRITS!!!
NO TOUCHING!

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Q Diaries 6

Less political gab, more coping tips!

Good Morning-Hair! HA! Gotta start the day off with laughter!
Listen up! NO TOUCHING! :)
NO TOUCHING!

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Q Diaries 5

More coronavirus news and quarantine tips!

The last 6 eggs…
More COVID-19 News and the New Norm Under Quarantine

Show Notes with Links:

  • Happy Spring Equinox (she said to the snow outside)!
Spring equinox snow!
  • Please STOP conspiracy theories when you hear them
  • Limit you news consumption
  • The New “Norm” during quarantine…is exhausting!
  • Find (positive) ways to encourage young, healthy peeps to take responsibility for their actions
Mum’s awesome painting!
  • Listen to my Waterwight narration! I’m posting episodes on my Waterwight page! (They’re on YouTube, too)
NO TOUCHING!

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Q Diaries 4

Narrating Waterwight!!!

Last night’s dinner! Most of this is vacuum sealed and frozen now!
Today’s musings, advice, and offer for teachers and students!

Show Notes with Links:

  • I discuss the latest news with regard to the coronavirus pandemic…it’s not good, and it’s not ending “very quickly.”
  • I’m recording my Waterwight series one chapter at a time, and would love to interact with students and teachers!
  • Here’s Waterwight: Book 1, Chapter 1
  • Here’s Waterwight: Book 1, Chapter 2
Book I of the Waterwight Series
NO TOUCHING!

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Q Diaries 3

in which I present a challenge to listeners

There’s a story behind this feather! I’ll explain in my next episode!
Listen here, y’all!

Show Notes

  • Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
  • Listen to my updates and my dream and my challenge
  • Think about my diet advice (HA!)
  • Let’s brush off the old Aesop’s Fables!
NO TOUCHING!

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Q Diaries 2

Life under quarantine

Come on! This is funny! Listen to Alligator Preserves Episode 83 to “get it”!
(Hint: Don’t let their expressions fool you . . . you’ll want Exhibit A)!
What I did and thought and ate and remembered on March 16th.
My favorite mug from the Silver Llama Market and Eatery in Leadville…and popcorn!

Show Notes with Links:

  • Another day with more stringent restrictions during the Corona Virus (COVID-19) Pandemic.
  • I discuss news updates and even make a political statement (which I tend not to do, but hey, we’re talking about leadership here, and I know a thing or two about it because…West Point).
  • Link to the episode associated with the rock photo (because it’s funny. Really. Well, almost. No, it’s definitely funny.) Episode 83
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If you enjoy my podcast episodes, you might enjoy my books!

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Q Diaries

My daily report as I self-quarantine–“Q” during the Corona Virus pandemic

Here’s what I did today while self-quarantining!
Popcorn and Marilyn McCoo. What did you do today?
I’m recording in my closet now!

If you enjoy my podcast episodes, you might enjoy my books!

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Corona Virus 2020: Toilet Paper Pandemic

and suggestions for coping!

Listen here for quarantine “NO TOUCHING” advice and a short piece of Viking fiction!

Show Notes with Links:

  • This is episode 3 of my Corona Virus Pandemic coverage
  • Get your info from coronavirus.gov
  • Looking for alternatives to toilet paper (because the whole world has gone to shizzle and there’s no toilet pizzle left)? Here’s the link where I found some alternatives: The Urban Survival Site
Wondering about the perfect “alternative”? Exhibit A? Absolutely. Exhibit B? Not recommended. Don’t let their expressions fool you!
  • Lots of tips for what to do when you’re quarantined and/or have to maintain “social distancing”
  • Bonus fiction piece from a Chaffee County Writers Exchange virtual meeting this morning. My piece is called “Shriek of the Shield Maiden”
  • and . . . who wants my black suit?
Who’d like this black size 8 “Etcetera” suit? Contact me soon! These are from today’s closet culling!
My half of the closet! My recording equipment hides among sound-absorbing stuff!
End of my 10-minute scribbled piece: Shriek of the Shield Maiden
I’m recording in my closet now!

If you enjoy my podcast episodes, you might enjoy my books!

If you enjoyed this episode and others, please subscribe to Alligator Preserves on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts, and tell your friends about it! I’d love it if you “liked” the episodes you listen to, and I’d love it even more if you’d post a quick comment!