Someone recently remarked that I have a strange family and, after some reflection, I realized there might be a grain of truth in this statement. So, I'd like to introduce you to one of my quirkier family members, my grandmother on my father's side called Lizzie. She was a walking contradiction, a rigid rule follower, avid gambler, bourbon lover, and a character to say the least. I think of her often and I hope you enjoy getting to know her through my memory of her.

Now That You Ask is a podcast that looks at topics that range from death to desire, and from wondrous to downright whacky. Join host, Akasha Halsey as she takes listeners on a journey through her writing and experience with life’s most persistent questions.

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