Laurel narrates award-winning author Donna Baier Stein's short story "My Lovers #1-5, Or Why I Hate Kenny Rogers" from Donna's short story collection "Sympathetic People."
Laurel reads an editorial written by Herald Democrat Editor Marcia Martinek--"Describing Leadville"--and then discusses her own experience living in Leadville for 12 years.
Laurel confesses to one of her character flaws in this pre-holiday episode about choices and her family's first experience climbing Mt. Shavano in Salida, CO.
Laurel's West Point mentor--COL (Ret) Pat C. Hoy II--permitted her to share his Veterans Day Reflections: "Images of War." Find more of Hoy's essays in his book "Instinct For Survival: Essays by Pat C. Hoy II" and consider ways to honor today's veterans.
Laurel shares a "quickie" writing prompt based on the phrase "You are a wild stillness" and proposes a couple of challenges to listeners.
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Award-winning author and podcast host Laurel McHargue lives and laughs and writes in the breathtaking elevation of Colorado's Rocky Mountains. She writes about life--real and imagined--and wants to share your stories, too! She hosts guests for FREE, and would love it if you'd consider buying her a treat for her efforts! buymeacoffee.com/laurelstuff Please and Thank you!
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