In this episode, Ann shares her small moments of gratitude with introspection and humor as she recounts a pre-pandemic outing with her sons and good friend.

In this episode, Darian Wilson takes advantage of the unexpected time at home during the early months of the pandemic--to share his love of music with his young son. We discuss how he shaped the story and our favorite Reality TV shows we were obsessed with during the pandemic.

Noel told a powerful story about their relationship to birthdays and gifts and how it connects to their sense of identity.

Jeri Perrot reflects on her unexpected pregnancy in the 1970s--before Roe v. Wade was passed. She told this story in June of 2022--a few days before Roe was overturned.

Marisol Gonzalez tells a fun story about teaching herself to ski by watching youtube videos and trying to keep up with her husband and teenager son. We talk about her interest in telling positive stories and why storytelling has become so important to her.

Rudy Bankston recorded a Haiku poem he wrote during Covid-19 and talks about why he started writing when he was incarcerated. You can check out his books at https://www.iamweclassics.com/.

Jenie Gao shares a story about winning a blue ribbon when she is 9 years old at a state-wide art contest, how her father's reaction to her prize shaped her young life as an artist, and how understanding evolves over time.

Jenie is a working artist and you can learn more about Jenie Gao studio at https://jenie.org/.

From painful childhood fishing trips with her dad telling her that 'boys don't cry' to her “quinceañera on a bus", when she is first recognized as a woman, Dina Martinez shares her story of realizing she is a trans woman.

Dina is a comedian, actor, speaker, and empowerment coach and you can learn more about her here: http://dinamartinez.com/.

We asked listeners to record and send us their stories related to Covid-19. This week's episode we have 3 stories. Brian Lee Huynh, (a student at the University of Wisconsin), Laurie Zimmerman, (the rabbi at Congregation Shaarei Shamayim), and Jenie Gao, (an artist).

We asked listeners to record and send us their stories related to Covid-19. This week's episode we have 3 stories, a poem and a PSA about your dog from a rural veterinarian. Stories from Amber Walker, Danielle Hairston-Green, and Catherine Lanser. Poem by Dana Maya. PSA from Bill Stork.

We asked listeners to record and send us their stories related to Covid-19. This week's episode has sports, poetry and politics. Simon Rosenblum-Larson tells his story about being in the minor leagues when MLB suspended its season. Angela Trudell Vasquez shares her experience being Madison's poet laureate when all public events are cancelled. And from Coburn Dukehart we learn what it was like to be a photojournalist covering the April 7th election for Wisconsin Watch, when Wisconsin was forced to vote during a pandemic.