Looking for a podcast? There are so many out there these days that it’s good to get recommendations. We found this list from GoodHousekeeping.com of the best ones in 2023 to listen to. Before we start with the programs, what is a podcast? Simply put, a podcast is an audio program, just like Talk Radio, but you subscribe to it on your smartphone and listen to it whenever you like. In a little more detail, a podcast is a series of spoken word, audio episodes, all focused on a particular topic or theme, like cycling or startups. You can subscribe to the show with an app on your phone and listen to episodes whenever you like on your headphones, in the car or through speakers.Source: What is a Podcast by thepodcasthost.com So you can listen to a podcast while driving, working out, cleaning house, or simply sitting. It can be a fun and informative way to…

Mer People is the new 4 part docuseries on Netflix with a stranger than fiction story about real life mermaids. The series follows several perfomers as they try to make it in the industry where few professional gigs exist. Mermaid Sparkles is a hopeful living in Arkansas where she’s land locked for the most part. She gets to practice in community pools alongside senior water aerobics class members. Working a day restaurant job, she’s had a dream of becoming a full time mermaid since her father told her about Florida’s famous Weeki Wachee mermaid shows. Weeki Wachee is at a state park with live mermaid shows. It’s been shut down but the mystique continues. We follow Sparkles as she travels around the country to audtition and make it in this half a billion dollar industry. We meet Eric Ducharme a former Wachee performer and founder of MerTailor a foundational mermaid…

Juneteenth National Independence Day, celebrated on June 19th, is the day to commemorate the end of enslavement in the United States. “Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It is also often observed for celebrating African-American culture. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it has been celebrated annually on June 19 in various parts of the United States since 1865.”Source: Wikipedia Historic Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia is hosting tours and free programs to celebrate on Saturday, June 17th. Tours are free but signups are required. Don’t miss Oakland Cemetery’s annual Juneteenth Celebration this Saturday, June 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will feature free tours, live music, storytelling, kids’ crafts, and lots more!  Photo credit: Oakland Cemetery Mark your calendars and make plans to head to historic Oakland Cemetery on June 17 for a FREE celebration for the whole…

Jane Austen laid out a road map for finding the right mate in her 6 novels. Decency is a big hit (think Col. Brandon) as well as wit (Mr. Tilney) and charm and mystery (Mr. Darcy). This is a short, fun list for finding the right man. Source: Bookbub.com 16 Things Jane Austen Taught Us About Finding the Right Man By Abigail ChandlerMarch 12, 2020 2 min read Many of us learned everything we know about love from Jane Austen books. Luckily, her books are filled with inspiring romances that readers still aspire to today, as well as cautionary tales about the sort of romance you definitely don’t want. Here are some of the lessons that Jane Austen taught us about finding the right man. 1. Aim high. OK, waiting for your Mr. Darcy might be reaching for the stars. But you can definitely do better than a John Thorpe. 2. Holiday romances work. Your…

Marvelous Monday is here! The concept is simple and stress-free. I’m inviting my tea party friends – readers and friends – to post good things in their life on Mondays. Grab a macaroon and a cup of tea and join us. Or a cupcake. Whatever suits your fancy. Let’s dish! I know it’s not technically Monday, but posting anyway for fun. We thought we’d post Facebook groups we love and enjoy. Things in our feed that make us happy. Please feel free to link to your favorite groups in the comments. We’re obsessed with all things corgi and these groups give us a daily dose of corgi fun. Approving CorgisCheck the group out here. Disapproving CorgisCheck the group out here. CorgiaholicsCheck the group out here. Although we’re a wee bit obsessed with corgis, we’re true cat people at heart. We currently have 2 rescues Zazzles and Binx. We get our daily…

We’ve been musing about this topic for a while – how the internet has changed our lives – and thought we’d talk it over. I mean what was life like before the internet? There are several generations of people walking around that have never been without it. Can you imagine? They’ve never had to break out an encyclopedia or use microfiche in a library. Yep, we’re showing our age! So, let’s examine the ways it has influenced us. Photo credit: Andrew Neel on Unsplash Research and NewsRarely do you see people reading an actual newspaper these days. We don’t watch news on tv either but get it off the web. It’s so easy to pull up an article or scroll through the headlines. And you can get news from numerous sources, so if you don’t feel you’re getting the full story, then you can pull a topic up and read it from…

If you watched a popular show in the ’80’s called Cheers, then you have a good idea what a place is like to hang out where people know your name. The Corner Cup coffeehouse in Decatur and Tucker, Georgia is just such a place. Opened in 2016 and 2018 respectively, Rich Lavery and Michael Vorndran wanted somewhere patrons could not only get a great cup of coffee but feel they were part of the community at large. We like to stop by and get something to drink and eat and work or visit with friends. And, you frequently see people you know doing the same. Recently, we had the chance to sit down with Michael and talk about the Corner Cup and what it means to be a part of the local community. The first thing you notice upon entering their locations is the art displayed on the walls. They…