In this episode, Wynne Leon and Dr. Vicki Atkinson are back with the amazing blogger and author, Stuart Perkins.

We revisit a couple of Stuart’s recent pieces that highlight the kind of people who help us and inspire us to stay steady. Stuart writes so beautifully. Period. He hooks us and we get to come along for the ride. In this case, about the moments of doubt, and characters that help us to hold on. The people that make us want to be there for others when life feels unsteady.

In his essay, Hand on the Plow, his co-worker, Ms Wade was that influence. The grounded older woman who counseled Stuart as a new employee to exhibit determination in the wake of a mistake. Stuart tells us why she was so credible, and stuck with him for decades after they worked together.

We also chat about Stuart’s recent piece that was published in The Local Scoop magazine – Because Granddaddy Liked to Fish. His family roots are so strong, whether with Nanny on the farm or with Granddaddy on Chesapeake Bay. No wonder that Stuart can capture the feeling of family so well in his writing.

Because Stuart knows how to capture the hilarity of family and being together so well. He tells us the secret of family traditions and togetherness are how they are borne of balance, the long view, and a lot of laughter.

Please join us for this great episode of staying steady – in moments of doubt and also in the long view of family and tradition. We know you’ll love it!

On a programming note, we last episode in 2023. We’ll see you in 2024. Happy holidays.

Episode 48 show notes

Stuart's blog: Storyshucker

Hand on the Plow by Stuart Perkins

Because Granddaddy Liked To Fish in The Local Scoop magazine