Once again, we revamp this darned podcast to bring you a companion piece for my writings at THE AMUSED LIFE BLOG and detail for you the highlights of one person's little amused life and encourage you to always seek out those pockets of joy, wonder and amusement while dealing with all the shiznit that life throws at us. This week I discuss my salsa problem, the realities of having four dogs, as well as my entertainment viewings and thoughts on Ted Lasso Season 3 and Schmigadoon both on AppleTV+.

Enjoy and PLEASE comment, and leave thoughts, suggestions, or otherwise as I definitely am listening!

Well. You have to start somewhere and as I type this description at 3 am in the morning on the Monday after I was supposed to have this completed (on Sunday); I am putting this podcast up in AS-IS condition. Yikes. Essentially as I get used to this new "companion to my blog" format I have to admit I did not do any of the topic transitions well at all, if at all. So if you're listening, hold on to your lap bar because they drops and curves will come out of nowhere and make you feel like you have no idea what's coming next. But...if you suffer through this, I assure you that you will be able to look forward to a better episode 2 of The Weekly Unpack. I hope. 

Welcome to the first podcast in the new format. Can a tired dancing dame who finds her quite inspired collection of pieces she created over the years get back to dancing?

You can find the companion blog post and available links here: https://theamusedlife.wordpress.com/2022/09/12/determined-to-dance/

You can visit my main website at: www.theamusedlife.com and send me an email at [email protected].

Find out where we're heading with this podcast! 

A quick companion to my blog of one of my poetry pieces. 

To get more: www.theamusedlife.com.

Thank you for listening. 

Season 2, Episode 1  Rated PG for slight language.   

This episode kicks off Season 2 with a woman who has given me a good deal of face time as one of my make-up artists, and who inspires me daily on the way she lives her life and loves her family...meet ASHLEY TELLER and learn about how she's living her dreams on her own terms.   

WANT TO CONNECT MORE? 

Ashley's Website: http://www.ashleytellerbeauty.com

Ashley's FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/everydaybeautywithashley

Ashley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley.teller.beauty/

Season 1, Episode 10 

This episode was filmed in 2020 right before my computer decided to say "goodnight"; but I figured it was a wonderful way to kick off Season 2 for the first week of February because love is what builds a family in all WAYS. Meet Allison Douglas a woman I admire for her smarts, her humor and her dedication to the things that are important.   

WANT TO CONNECT MORE? 

Harmony Family Center: http://www.harmonyfamilycenter.com

Season 1, Episode 9 : Rated PG for Language (Very Slight) 

This episode of Authentically You we introduce you to the amazingly adorable power couple behind a buzzworthy, brewing business that is  ASHLEY & ANDREW MROZKOWSKI, who took a little idea and a little cart and turned it into a coffee-fueled career. Let's connect!  

WANT TO CONNECT MORE? 

Pedal Java Website http://www.pedaljava.com/  

Pedal Java YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC96v...

Pedal Java Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pedaljava

Pedal Java Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@pedaljava

Pedal Java Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pedaljava

Season 1, Episode 8 : Rated R for Language. 

This episode of Authentically You we introduce you to the incredible human being, comedian and voice-artist soon to be that is JENN SNYDER, who is actively helping to keep us a little more sane by being exactly who she is and sharing her brand of humor with the world. Let's connect!  

WANT TO CONNECT MORE? 

Jenn Snyder Website www.jennsnydercomedy.com  

Jenn Snyder Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jenn.snyder.9

Jenn Snyder Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Jesterjenn13/

Jenn Snyder Twitter https://twitter.com/JesterJenn13

Season 1, Episode 7 : Rated PG-13 for Language. 

This episode of Authentically You we introduce you to the dynamic voice and visionary that is KATHRYN FRADY, who is actively helping to change the cultural landscape of Knoxville, TN and is an artist's artist. Let's connect!  

WANT TO CONNECT EVEN MORE:  

Kathryn Frady Website www.kathrynfradydirector.com  

Marble City Opera Website www.marblecityopera.com 

Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/FradyKatSoprano

Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/MarbleCityOpera