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Q Diaries 34: My Scary Adventure into COVID-land

(with an eye toward the humorous nature of it all!)

I moved 20 cinder blocks a distance yesterday, for our outdoor duck coop. Felt good after being ‘cooped up’ in protective gear for my Safeway adventure!

Show Notes

  • I finally do it. I make the trek to Safeway for the first time since mask-wearing during social distancing became a requirement.
  • I do not forget the cheese.
NO TOUCHING!

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Dark Ebb!

New Podcast Episodes featuring Short Stories with Dark Elements!

My first new episode!

Show Notes with Links

  • I’ve added a new “horror” category to my Alligator Preserves episodes! Listener discretion is advised!
  • My new book “Dark Ebb: Grim Tales” will be available on Amazon soon!
  • I plan to record one new episode per week, and I’d like to invite other authors of grim tales to contact me about narrating their stories on my podcast.
  • Let me know what you think.
I’m recording in my closet now!

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In Love With Love!

My justification to my parents about how “THIS time” was different!
The wedding party! Mike’s friends showed up with little notice!
page 1 of my 7-page letter to my parents!

Show Notes with Links and Photos

  • After apologizing for my last episode about ablutophobia (fear of bathing!), I share a letter I wrote to my parents in which I justify my love of the man who would become my husband!
  • And then I talk about what makes for a great long-term relationship, because I’m (not) a professional!
My wonderful Dad, COL Charles M. Bernier (RIP), who gave each of his 5 daughters Valentine’s Day cards until we had men of our own (and I think even for a while after!). June 18, 1983
My man, Mike! (Who was sweating bullets at the altar on our muggy wedding day)!
Raining only rice!
A funny toast, followed by . . .
A kiss! And my baby sister, who would be engaged that very night!
I’m recording in my closet now!

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Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Bath?

Ablutophobia is a thing.

My episode about scary bathtubs!

I wasn’t going to post “links and photos” for this episode, but decided I should credit the link to the article about Ablutophobia. Here it is:

Ablutophobia Causes and Treatments

I will NOT post scary tub photos!

I’m recording in my closet now!

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Crazy Inspiration

Where do you find yours?

Listen here!
Mike WAY up river from me!
We love visiting Moab!
I’m recording in my closet now!

Show Notes with Links:

  • I share a “crazy” encounter I had with an individual who would become a new character in my Waterwight Series
  • My episode Zen Diagrams, in which I talk about the “thing in the water”. . . another inspiration for my series!
  • Writing tips! Please share with me some of yours and I’ll include them on my “Writing Tips” page (and credit you)!

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Penny for Your Thoughts

A short story–based on the assassination of President James Garfield– written as historical fiction.

Listen here, whippersnappers!

Show Notes with Links:

  • This is my narration of a short story I wrote for a writing challenge.
  • DISCLAIMER: The racist views expressed by the main character in this story (Harold, the retired zookeeper) in NO WAY reflect the views of the author (me)!
  • The challenge was to create a story of no more than 2,500 words in the historical fiction genre. It’s main character had to be a zookeeper, and there had to be an assassination. I had one week to complete this challenge.
  • The challenge is put on by NYCMidnight, and there are different contests throughout the year.
  • I learned about the assassin, Charles Julius Guiteau, from Wikipedia. Below is his photo.
http://By Unknown photographer, cropped by User:Connormah – Cropped from http://historical.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=629&Lot_No=25567&src=pr, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9648769
I’m recording in my closet now!

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“My Lovers #1-5, or Why I Hate Kenny Rogers”

A short story written by award-winning author Donna Baier Stein and narrated by Laurel McHargue

Show Notes with Links:
– So happy to narrate Donna’s “My Lovers #1-5, Or Why I Hate Kenny Rogers”!
– I met Donna Baier Stein in Leadville several years ago. She came to Leadville to talk about her novel The Silver Baron’s Wife, a story about Colorado’s Baby Doe Tabor. It’s an exquisite novel!
– After purchasing and reading Donna’s short story collection Sympathetic People, I knew that someday I’d have to find ways to share these unusual tales with others. This is my first attempt at finding my voice in her words! I do hope you enjoy “My Lovers…” and support this crafter of stunning narratives!
– Subscribe to Tiferet Journal HERE!

Donna and yours truly at a local Leadville restaurant (October 2016)!
My OLD recording space!

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A Waterwight Christmas

How about a NEW Christmas story?

Join Odin and many of the characters from the Waterwight trilogy as they rediscover a message that stands the test of time!

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Leadville People

The Lead Ass Inn…is now for sale.

Show Notes with Links:

  • I share a piece written by Marcia Martinek, Editor of Leadville’s local newspaper The Herald Democrat. The piece is called “Describing Leadville.” The paper is looking for reporters!
  • I talk about my life in Leadville for 12 years, our home The Lead Ass Inn, teaching, and finally becoming a published author
  • Community involvement, Leadville’s Boom Days Pack Burro Race, my piece Everybody Loves a Donkey Tale
  • My writing group and author mentors Carol Bellhouse and Stephanie Spong, and photographer friend Elise Sunday
  • The Historic Tabor Opera House and the (almost wicked . . . wicked good!) Calendar Girls of Leadville project!
  • Overcoming ego (I haven’t yet) and physical challenges
  • New challenges in a new home!
My new studio in Salida, CO!

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Friend Requests and Scams!

First weekend at the Georgetown (CO) Heritage Center for the annual Christmas Market!
My episode about nefarious friend requests and scams!

Show Notes:

  • My piece on friend requests, scams, and recommendations for culling “things”!
  • My piece “Seven Days to Sanity” about deleting my FaceBook presence a while ago!
  • Georgetown Heritage Center and the Georgetown Christmas Market Bighorn Book Nook
Day 2 at the Georgetown (CO) Heritage Center for the annual Christmas Market!

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