It's 1992 and we are living in London. Tonight is Husband Number One's Christmas party. This story tells what happens there. (This story references two previous stories. One is called The Going Away Party, episode 91. The other is The Inconsiderate Dinner Guests, episode 122.)
Music from#Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/give-it-timeLicense code:LD8WOXYVPZVNKTKF

My mom's Parkinson's symptoms are getting worse by the day now. When she tells me that she thinks she would benefit from regular therapy with a therapist from our local hospice center, I make some phone calls. This is the story.
Musicfrom #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/northwestern/the-drive-homeLicense code: WJ39KXGQZ6OK0PWJ

I have had two unsuccessful athletic dates, athletically speaking, so you would think I would know better than to accept a date to play racquetball when I've never played before... This is the story about my racquetball date during my freshman year at college.
Music from#Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/chameleonLicense code:JYBS08JDEDVKMJLQ

Our parents always taught us the importance of being punctual, so when my brother is late to meet us for dinner, we know something is up. This is the story.
Upbeat Funk Background | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay
Tunetank - Pixabay
Royalty Free Music for YouTube, Video & Podcast | Tunetank

When I hurt my neck in exercise class, I go to physical therapy for six weeks. The therapist and I begin to chat, and he shares with me a very interesting story.
Music – "Learn to Fly" by Josh Woodward. Free download: https://www.joshwoodward.com/ 

When my husband and I go out to dinner one evening, we see someone from his past, and it becomes a very memorable moment. This is the story.
Music from #Uppbeat (freefor Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/limitless-travelLicense code:IAF75LPRPNP3ZQZI

We're upgrading our kitchen and decide that we should get some new dishes. And if you are wondering how getting new dishes can become a memorable moment, you'll just have to listen to the story.
Dancing Funky | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay
Tunetank - Pixabay

My younger son calls me early in the morning from college; he's crying and very upset. When he finally tells me what's wrong, I immediately remember when I was in a similar situation during my time at college. This is the story.
Tourism | Royalty-free Music - Pixabay
Grand_Project - Pixabay

Just for fun, I am re-publishing my Halloween episode from two years ago. Here's a quick summary of where we were at the time. It's 1995, my boys are seven and five years old. The last three years of my first marriage were spent living in London. My boys and I have just moved back to my hometown on our own, and tonight is their first Halloween. And to the listeners who don't know us, or anyone joining us late in the podcast, the previous owner of my townhouse mentioned is this story is now my husband. Happy Halloween everyone!Music from Uppbeat (free forCreators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/matt-stewart-evans/funny-chaseLicense code: PKC3NXRE6EQTRPBG

One of the other moms from my son's class is a professional actress, her husband an award-winning set designer, and I am totally fascinated by this. This is the story.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/savanna-pridelandsLicense code: MAEQ8YMQ1YUQMJLD