No surprise that many of the items on Tina's and Sue's Bucket Lists is travel. The gals talk about Bucket List items that have been checked off, and those still waiting to be accomplished. They even have committed to doing one together! What could it be?

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Tina and Sue were delighted to learn that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is Kamala Harris's VP pick! Here's some of what they've learned about the next Vice President of the United States. Walz re-tired from the US Army National Guard after 24 years of service, he taught English for a year in China, he's a re-tired high school teacher and football couch, and he signed a bill into law with purple ink in honor of Prince!

Reference:

'19 Facts About Tim Walz, Harris's Pick for Vice President', Simon J. Lavien & Maggie Astor; New York Times, 8/7/24

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Tina was inspired by the shocking choice of John Robbins (heir to Baskin-Robbins wealth) to walk away from the ice cream empire for a more meaningful life. The gals discuss what it takes to move past the natural instinct for self-preservation to take action that moral courage requires. Why do the risks inhibit us too often?

References:

John Robbins' 'Love Over Money' trailer, Gaia.com

On Purpose With Jay Shetty, podcast

The Mel Robbins Podcast

The Rich Roll Podcast

Berne Brown's 'Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone'

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Tina & Sue have made their foray into the discussion of politics! Why? Because there is hope! With their belief in positivity and respectfulness, the gals discuss presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Her origin story, her passion for protecting the rights of women and children, and her joyful laugh are a few of the many reasons that Vice President Harris will be a great president. Top on the reasons for supporting Harris is her adamant respect for the rule of law and defense of our Constitution.

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Tina Lokkbakk: Cohost, author of After the Burn & the blog "Life After Estrangement" at lifeafterestrangement.com

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Do you speak up when you witness children behaving poorly? Tina and Sue discuss how they wrestle with their teacher instincts to monitor kids' behavior -- ever vigilant, the eternal yard duty syndrome. At the same time, they celebrate the freedom to be more themselves in public.

Reference:

'Rules for Teachers in 1872 & 1915', openculture

.com

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Summer fun continues! Tina and Sue have known each other for many years, but do they believe in what astrology says about them? Tina is a Gen X Scorpio and Sue is a Boomer Leo. Both find some general characteristics that they relate to , but they don't always agree with what the stars say.

References:

ask-oracle.com, horoscope.com, instyle

.com, today.com

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Gigi welcomes listeners as Tina & Sue explore the differences of what summer means to those re-tired from the classroom and what it was like for them as teachers. Summer is full of vibrant imagery and nostalgia: tomatoes, fresh corn, camping, swimming, freedom. As Mary Oliver asked, "What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"

Reference:

"The Summer Day" by Mary Oliver

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Tina and Sue are seasoned travelers, but there is always room for travel tips, especially in our ever-changing world. The gals has tips for planning, packing, during travel, and the afterglow. Their biggest difference is advise on packing. Tina has put on new tread, and now will nonchalantly toss her clothes in her suitcase, even sitting on it to zipper it close, while Sue relishes the anticipation and organization of packing.

Links (we wouldn't mind a sponsorship):

hotel tonight.com; ricksteves.com; shutterfly.com

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Tina and Sue wrap up their book club discussion of This American Ex-Wife: How I Ended My Marriage and Started My Life by Lyz Lenz. Tina is back in SoCal and recording from her sunny outdoor office.

Sue and Tina feel differently about marriage after divorce. Sue declares herself a product of her upbringing and still embraces the ideals of romantic love. The choice to be remarried includes the requirement of true partnership and the legal protections that society endows on the institution. Tina is still in the healing process, believing that a reciprocal promise to the other is enough. Both agree that settling for a mediocre partnership is not a Dutch Treat. The gals leave you with some sound advice about freedom and choice.

References:

This American Ex-Wife: How I Ended My Marriage and Started My Life by Lyz Lenz

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Tina and Sue continue their book club discussion of This American Ex-Wife: How I Ended My Marriage and Started My Life by Lyz Lenz with Chapters 8 - 12.

They discuss the cost that a patriarchal society and some churches exact on a pregnant teen girl for HER sin, while the boy continues on without the responsibility. Then on to the sexualization of single women, and reclaiming of self and body after divorce. How women feel liberation from the drain of neediness, and the extra work in an unequal relationship.

What IS a good man? To simplify the answer, perhaps we create a society that emphasizes the socialization of men to be appropriate in their behaviors rather than the status quo of women having to deflect and defend behaviors and actions that are unsafe/unwanted/disempowering/blaming?

Oh, and man spreading on airplanes and not following convention consideration in walkways -- what are your strategies?

References:

This American Ex-Wife: How I Ended My Marriage and Started My Life by Lyz Lenz

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Tina Lokkbakk: Cohost, author of After the Burn & the blog "Life After Estrangement" at lifeafterestrangement.com

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