Laughter and Libations

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September was filled with celebrations including my loved ones' birthdays (mom, Woody, Brian, Alex, Arnold, and Chauncey) and my 17th wedding anniversary! There was much to celebrate on these special days. 

September also reminded me that every single day is special. There's no need to wait for a particular day or time to celebrate. We can choose to do so at any time. 

• Laughing Matters features the end-of-the-month highlights and usually includes four segments: celebrations, libation of the month, rants, and questions and answers. 

Libation of the Month:
Prima Donna

• .75 oz Vodka
• .5 oz Limoncello
• .75 oz Pomegranate Juice
• Top with Prosecco
• Serve in a rocks glass
• Garnish with fresh mint
• Add a fun straw

Mentions: 

• Sparkles (Smyrna)
• The Sinclair (Madison, GA)
• Crowne Plaza (Augusta, GA)
• Craft & Vine (Augusta, GA)

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This month's theme is about unexpected situations and the freedom to choose how to respond. Lately, the unexpected seems to be happening every day. It means we all get a chance to practice dealing with life's surprises. 

I share a few experiences with unexpected situations, lessons learned, and many laughs in this episode. 

• Laughing Matters features the end-of-the-month highlights and usually includes four segments: celebrations, libation of the month, rants, and questions and answers. 
• Celebrations are about intentionally forming a habit of noticing and acknowledging the good within and around you. 
• Libation of the month is based on whatever I fancy or feel inspired by at the time. I share step-by-step instructions and you can mix right along with me. 
• Rants or stories are about anything I find funny and want to share. 
• Ask me a question. It might be featured in a future episode.

Libation of the Month:
Sake Spritz

• 1.0 Sake
• .5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
• .5 oz Italian Liqueur (Italicus)
• Top with Champagne
• Serve in a large wine glass
• Garnish with a lime wedge
• Add a fun straw

Mentions: 

• Highway I-75
• Best Buy
• GE Profile

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This month I'm talking about kindness. Acts of kindness have long-lasting effects. We take a few moments to celebrate them. 

I also share how I nearly drove my family crazy by insisting that we ditch the old coffee creamers for a healthier one. I share what happened when I threw out the old coffee creamers and used the Yuka App to try to find a new one. The family is traumatized. I'm tickled. I think we're even, right? : )

• Laughing Matters features the end-of-the-month highlights and usually includes four segments: celebrations, libation of the month, rants, and questions and answers. 
• Celebrations are about intentionally forming a habit of noticing and acknowledging the good within and around you. 
• Libation of the month is based on whatever I fancy or feel inspired by at the time. I share step-by-step instructions and you can mix right along with me. 
• Rants or stories are about anything I find funny and want to share. 
• Ask me a question. It might be featured in a future episode.

Libation of the Month:
Blueberry French 76

• 7 - 10 Blueberries
• 1.5 oz Gin
• .75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
• .5 oz Simple Syrup
• Top with Sparkling White Wine or Champagne
• Serve in a flute
• Garnish with a lime twist

Mentions: 

• Marta
• Yuka App
• Coffee Creamers Rejected by Family
  1. Chobani, Coffee Creamer Zero Sugar
  2. Sown, Organic Oat Creamer Unsweetened
  3. Malk, Oat Malk Original
  4. Forager Project, Cinnamon and Vanilla Creamer
  5. Organic Valley, Non-Dairy Vanilla Oat Creamer Good
  6. Califia Farms, Organic Almond Creamer Brown Sugar Good
  7. Elmhurst, Unsweetened Milked Walnuts Excellent 
  8. Laird, Superfood Vanilla Superfood Creamer Good

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I say, "Nothing is too small to celebrate." I've said this over and over. In this episode, I wonder about something big--an entire lifetime. How do you celebrate a someone's entire life? That's what we try to do, particularly when we lose a loved one. 

In this episode, I talk about loved ones who have completed their journey here. My father, Larry Campbell, and my great aunt, Mrs. Doris Roberts James, are on my mind a lot, and I share a little about my experiences. May it be helpful to anyone who is coping with the loss of a loved one.

There is laughter, too. Listen to this month's rants. Everything happens on June 13, 2026, the hottest day so far this year in Savannah, Georgia! 

• Laughing Matters features the end-of-the-month highlights and usually includes four segments: celebrations, libation of the month, rants, and questions and answers. 
• Celebrations are about intentionally forming a habit of noticing and acknowledging the good within and around you. 
• Libation of the month is based on whatever I fancy or feel inspired by at the time. I share step-by-step instructions and you can mix right along with me. 
• Rants or stories are about anything I find funny and want to share. 
• Ask me a question. It might be featured in a future episode.

Libation of the Month:
Yuzu Margarita

Recipe from streetsmartnutrition.com

• 1.0 oz Yuzu
• .5 oz Fresh Lime Juice
• 1.0 oz Cointreau
• 1.5 oz Tequila
• 1.0 Agave Syrup
• Serve in a rocks glass
• Garnish with a lime wedge

Mentions: 

• Collins Quarter (Savannah, Georgia)

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June 23, 2026. Today would have been my father's 80th birthday.

I miss him. 

May this episode lift up all who hear it.

Episode 110 (Replay)

This episode is dedicated to my father, Larry Campbell. On the occasion of his 79th birthday, we gathered together for an entire weekend at my parents' home in Cartersville, Georgia. Yes, I was on location--in the country--for this recording. Yes, there are special guests, and you know I don't really do that! lol. 

It was a weekend that I'll never forget. Sitting down to have a candid Q and A session with my siblings was a first. Having our father present was a gift. Having my mother in the background was a gift and also funny at times. You can hear her in the background just talking, talking, and talking. I couldn't edit it out. I can only do so much. Listen. Laugh. Remember to celebrate every moment you have with your family!

Family Present for the Celebration:

• My Parents: Vivian and Larry
• My Brother: Arnold and Robin (wife)
• My Sister: Chanda, Chauncey (husband), Kyland aka Lando (son)
• My Husband: Woody

Mentions:

• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
• mrs.allpinkeverything (see my sister on IG)

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This month feels like the beginning of summer. I know we're not quite there based on the calendar. I don't care! It feels like summer to me, and I'm sure it's because I took a little vacation. Travel along with me to Scottsdale, Arizona. It was an adventure! 

• Laughing Matters features the end-of-the-month highlights and usually includes four segments: celebrations, libation of the month, rants, and questions and answers. 
• Celebrations are about intentionally forming a habit of noticing and acknowledging the good within and around you. 
• Libation of the month is based on whatever I fancy or feel inspired by at the time. I share step-by-step instructions and you can mix right along with me. 
• Rants or stories are about anything I find funny and want to share. 
• Ask me a question. It might be featured in a future episode.

Libation of the Month:
Spiked Matcha Latte

Recipe from sakeone.com

• 2 tsp Matcha Powder
• 1 oz Hot Water
• 6 oz Milk (Non-Dairy for me)
• 1 oz Simple Syrup
• 1.5 oz Sake
• Sprinkle with Matcha Powder
• Serve in a big coffee cup (glass if possible)
• Add a fun straw

Mentions: 

• The Scott Resort and Spa
• “The Way That I Do” by Durand Jones & The Indications & Aaron Frazer

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This time in my life is really hard. I still struggle to find the words to describe this. I'm a writer. Yet, I fail to find the words for this. In the meantime, I continue forward in ways that I can. Perhaps you are facing something that's hard, too. If you are, this episode is for you. 

When life gets hard or when life sucks, I know I'm at a crossroad. I know I have to choose the path I take and how I proceed. So, I'm choosing gratitude. I'm choosing to laugh. I'm choosing joy. It's not easy to do every day. Still, I try. I encourage you to do the same. 

• Laughing Matters features the end-of-the-month highlights and usually includes four segments: celebrations, libation of the month, rants, and questions and answers. 
• Celebrations are about intentionally forming a habit of noticing and acknowledging the good within and around you. 
• Libation of the month is based on whatever I fancy or feel inspired by at the time. I share step-by-step instructions and you can mix right along with me. 
• Rants or stories are about anything I find funny and want to share. 
• Ask me a question. It might be featured in a future episode.

Libation of the Month:
Honshu Punch

Recipe from tenjakuwhiskyusa.com 

• 2.0 oz Tenjaku Blended Whisky
• .75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
• .50 oz Pineapple Juice
• .50 oz Simple Syrup
• 4 Dashes Aromatic Bitters 
• Top with Club Soda 
• Serve in a highball
• Garnish with a lemon wedge
• Add a fun straw (I always do)

Mentions: 

• Whiskey Notes Video on IG (featuring Tenjaku Blended Whisky)
• Jack Rudy Cocktail Co. Aromatic Bitters
• North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

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Spring is the perfect time to let go of things you don't need anymore. What are you ready to let go of right now? Is it something tangible or intangible? Will you do it quickly or will you need a lengthy process?

I decided to focus on something easy, and I reached out for a little help from mom. I thought I was ready. I wasn't! Who knew that decluttering with mom would be so brutal, funny, and effective? 

If you love gin, you're in luck. You must try this month's libation!

If you want to know if there will be guests on future episodes, keep listening!

• Laughing Matters features the end-of-the-month highlights and usually includes four segments: celebrations, libation of the month, rants, and questions and answers. 
• Celebrations are about intentionally forming a habit of noticing and acknowledging the good within and around you. 
• Libation of the month is based on whatever I fancy or feel inspired by at the time. I share step-by-step instructions and you can mix right along with me. 
• Rants or stories are about anything I find funny and want to share. 
• Ask me a question. It might be featured in a future episode.

Special Guest:

• Mom

Libation of the Month:
London Mandarin Mojito

• 5 - 6 Fresh Mint Leaves
• 1.5 tsp Sugar
• .75 Fresh Mandarin Juice
• 2.0 oz Gin
• Top with Club Water
• Garnish with Fresh Mint
• Serve in a Highball

Listen

• For a reminder of the beginning
  • Episode 1 
• For those who love gin!
  • Episode 97 (Luster Lavender Limoncello)
  • Episode 107 (Gin Martini)
  • Episode 108 (Gin Fizz)

Mentions: 

• Gary Whale Gin
• Calamity Gin

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The energy for 2026 is fire! To me that means it's time for action! So, I'm sharing my focus areas for the year. I know it's February. Who cares? I didn't do it in January because I wasn't ready. I'm ready now. There's a lesson in this. Follow your own intuition. That's what I'm doing, and my intuition has me continuing with the same guiding theme from last year and spending time on three focus areas. Listen to hear all about them. Then, reach out and share what you plan to focus on in 2026 with me. 

2026 Guiding Theme:

Feeling Free

Focus Areas:

• Move more
• Laugh more
• Eliminate fear

Mentions: 

• Organic Lemon Tea by Mountain Rose Herbs

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Welcome to Season 6! I'm thrilled to continue this journey to increase laughter and joy in my life and in yours. I hope you laugh every time you listen, even when life seems too hard.  

This month has been some kind of something! I was sick for a few days and lately, I've been a bit anxious about these winter weather conditions. I feel like I've been tested, and I think I passed. I found levity in these experiences. You can find levity in challenging experiences, too. 

It's January, a time for beginnings. I want to my relationships to have a fresh and bright start (or refresh if needed). So, I share what I won't be doing in 2026! I'm tickled just thinking about it. I touch on three things: wings, brunch, and theme parties. Listen and let me know if you can relate and share what's on your list. 

I can't wait to learn what you're not doing in 2026! 

• Laughing Matters features the end-of-the-month highlights and usually includes four segments: celebrations, libation of the month, rants, and questions and answers. 
• Celebrations are about intentionally forming a habit of noticing and acknowledging the good within and around you. 
• Libation of the month is based on whatever I fancy or feel inspired by at the time. I share step-by-step instructions and you can mix right along with me. 
• Rants or stories are about anything I find funny and want to share. 
• Ask me a question. It might be featured in a future episode.

Special Guest:

• Mom

Libation of the Month:
Sake G and T

Based on Sake Hoji Chai recipe from sake-talk.com 

• 100 mL Water
• 100 mL Non-Dairy Milk*
• 1 Tsp Brown Sugar
• 1 Tsp Whole Leaf Green Tea*
• 1 - 2 Tsp Sake
• Dash of Cinnamon 
• Dash of Cardamon
• Serve in your favorite tea cup

Mentions: 

• Disney
• Netflix
• Dragon Well by Golden Moon Tea
• Pure Dusk Junmai Daiginjo Sake

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