Walk Around the Block

Walk Around the Block

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Walk Around the Block episodes

  • Dog days of summer

    On this week's Walk Around the Block, it's the dog days of summer.

    Show notes:
    How to Trim Shrubs the Right Way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GK3pejrC_Y
    The shears I ended up getting: https://www.stihlusa.com/products/hand-tools/hedge-shears/heavydutyhedgeshear/
    Spaghetti Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/254517/spaghetti-sauce-with-fresh-tomatoes/

    9 min
  • Seen around town

    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we start season two and talk about some of the random things I've seen lately.

    Show notes:
    Pineapple Pork with Coconut Rice (I use chicken, white rice--same amount--and don't usually do extra sauce or any toppings): https://pinchofyum.com/pineapple-pork-with-coconut-rice
    The time I organized my pantry: Episode 8: Quick Updates and All Things Organization

    12 min
  • Full circle

    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we come full circle (hint: Zillow, birds and the garage).

    Show notes:
    The backstory on my Zillow emails (and ... yet another nature encounter): Episode 5: Wildlife sequel and my fake HGTV show

    11 min
  • Text savvy

    On this week's Walk Around the Block,  Gen Zers want to free the world from email.

    Show notes:
    The Microchip Shortage, Explained: https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2021/04/02/chip-shortage-car-prices-tech-items/4849838001/
    Could Gen Z Free the World from Email? https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/10/business/gen-z-email.html

    10 min
  • "Hot" topics

    On this week's Walk Around the Block, I fill you on the "exciting" events of the past couple of weeks.

    Show notes:
    Summer Shrimp Scampi with Tomatoes and Corn (I used chicken broth instead of wine and about 3 1/2 TB butter): https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021184-summer-shrimp-scampi-with-tomatoes-and-corn?campaign_id=90&emc=edit_fwd_20210702&instance_id=34421&nl=five-weeknight-dishes®i_id=85384154&segment_id=62457&te=1&user_id=ab3680669582bbf0a66bebcee8ed8474
    My fake rock: https://www.amazon.com/Emsco-Group-Landscape-Rock-Lightweight/dp/B0026SZQA8/ref=sr_1_11?crid=24PVHK8AG9YFI&dchild=1&keywords=fake+landscape+rock&qid=1625904983&sprefix=fake+lan%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-11

    11 min
  • Cat on a hot shingled roof

    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we have the tale of a cat on a hot shingled roof.

    Show notes:
    Happy to Shun the Showroom, Millenials Storm the Car Market: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/17/business/buying-a-car-online-carvana.html

    11 min
  • Summer and road tripping

    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we talk about my recent road trip.

    Show notes:
    You May Not Want to Get Your Beauty Tips from Tik Tok: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/15/style/you-may-not-want-to-get-your-beauty-tips-from-tiktok.html

    11 min
  • Car trouble

    On this week's Walk Around the Block, we run into a little bit of car trouble.

    Show notes:
    Phil Mickelson becomes oldest to win a major: https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/31500415/phil-mickelson-50-wins-pga-championship-become-oldest-major-champion-golf-history

    15 min
  • Game (show) night

    On this week's Walk Around the Block, it's game night!

    Show notes:
    Jeopardy guest host ratings: https://www.thewrap.com/jeopardy-guest-hosts-ranked-by-ratings-ken-jennings-aaron-rodgers-dr-oz/
    Older article about Jeopardy guest host ratings: https://www.deseret.com/2021/4/21/22396093/jeopardy-anderson-cooper-is-hosting-now-but-ratings-reveal-ken-jennings-is-the-favorite-host
    Mike Richards' illustrious biography: https://www.jeopardy.com/about/cast/mike-richards

    11 min

About Walk Around the Block

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I like talking, stories and getting worked up over things that don't concern me. I like taking walks around the block with all three.