Updates From The Middle Of Nowhere

And memory of someone dear to me. I hope we can all find some joy in this very strange year. Merry Christmas and happy new year!

They finally started preparing the site of our house!

A little progress on the house and updates on what we've been playing.

Jeff and I share the conversation I've mentioned previously. Warning: it's a bit mushy because I fangirl a bit about my husband's GM style.

A big thank you to Josh Beckelheimer for inviting us to have some good wholesome family fun on his Minecraft Realm!

I've gotten some wonderful messages and I share them along with my responses.

Updates on the adventures of the quarantine and a couple of other little odds and ends.

I'm sure it's no surprise that the house is still in limbo. Some non-gaming challenges and some gaming updates too :-)

Mainly this is a house update, but there are also a couple of other tidbits.

I haven't fallen off the planet, things have just gotten busy. More to the point, mental resources have been running a bit low.

A surprising discovery

The search begins

Their true destination is revealed.

Clara successfully makes the case for Ignacio to join the crew.

Ignacio finally rests

Clara and Ignacio get to know each other

Today's episode includes a bonus at the end :-)

Our adventure begins! The music used in our episodes can be found at https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Wellington_Sea_Shanty_Society/Pirate_Pop/Pirate_Pop_-_05_-_Wellington_Sea_Shanty_Society_-_Great_Open_Sea.

Touching base before RPG a day begins and sharing a couple of messages that I got.

I almost missed it! Jeff and I have plans for some creative endeavors on both of our shows and we discuss some of the details of that.

I'm back with some updates and discussion of the games we're playing :-)

Lemon Basil Spread, a wonderful summer treat that's perfect with fresh tomato and mozzarella.

It's been a while! Updates on my life in the middle of nowhere.

Updates from the middle of nowhere and a conversation with Jeff about gaming style.

An update as Jeff and I drive home from our weekly shopping trip during the quarantine. We're gaming more than ever and we talk about that a fair bit

Rambling about life in quarantine with Jeff during a rare long drive :-)

Catching up on life and missing you guys.

A quick podcast after having a great session with Andy Goodman GMing.

Heartfelt thanks to the Anchorite community for being warm and supportive.

My previous episode was more timely than I realized so I talk more about that. Thanks again to Jason Hobbs forgetting that train rolling in my thoughts.

Inspired by an episode of Random Screed, I've been thinking a lot about love. Sure, there are a couple of tangents, but hopefully they're not too distracting. Thank you to TJ Drennon's for my wonderful edgy Wednesday themed song, please support him on patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD.

Please forgive me if I'm not terribly coherent, I just had to share that there's finally equipment on site to start the process of building our house! Thank you so much to Colin Green from the Spikepit podcast for my beautiful intro music, be sure to check out his excellent and thought-provoking podcast.

I turned another year older and give a couple of updates. Also I share a message from Shadow of the GM about porridge :-)

The joy of my granddaughter being in dance class, my husband being back home after a week away, and a quick animal update.

I got some wonderful messages about my episode where I discussed breakfast and oatmeal, and I talk about TJ Drennon's evocative music. His Patreon can be found at https://www.patreon.com/TJD.

Thoughts about creativity that were spurred by a Krista Tippett interview that can be found at https://m.soundcloud.com/onbeing/unedited-joe-henry-with-krista-tippett-1.

What's cooking? And Happy New Year!

I mish mash of updates that include a fair bit about my mental state. Also, what I got for Christmas!

It's been a while again so I have a little update about things, and hopefully I'll be back to my normal schedule soon.

A quick update about where I've been and why I haven't podcasted.

Butternut squash soup and an update about what the lawyer said at the meeting on Friday.

TJ's music has inspired me again, a couple of updates about things I've mentioned in the past, and sadly my muse has still taken a powder so I'm hoping to get back to my novel soon.

No real edgy content here, just a couple of things that have been on my mind, a couple of updates, and I've been missing podcasting so this is a ramble I did during a long drive :-)

A fictional piece inspired by the music of the very talented TJ Drennon, whose Patreon can be found at https://www.patreon.com/TJD.

Excitement about my writing retreat, a little bit about my friends electric car, and a quick note about future content that I'm still thinking about.

A couple of quick updates about things followed by some suggestive content. Nothing too direct, you may have to use your imagination. ;-)

Our trip to Fan Mountain, making my Halloween special, kicking off National Novel Writing Month, and responding to messages from Ivy, the Happy Whisk. Support TJ Drennon on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD and join the NaNoWriMo fun at https://www.nanowrimo.org.

This episode was inspired by the evocative music of TJ Drennon. If you want to support a wonderfully creative artist, you can find his Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD.

Some sad events gave happened lately...

Ramblings and a fun call in from Jason, from Nerd's RPG Variety Cast.

Thank you to John Alan Large of Red Dice Diaries and Jason of Nerd's RPG Variety Cast for their messages.  The weather is finally cooling and I'm loving it!  Talking to my son about differing mindsets, and other such musings.  Thank you to TJ Drennon for my wonderful Edgy Wednesday theme, you can support him through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TJD.

Improving my disposition through napping and singing, and thank you to Spencer and Jason for your kind and thoughtful messages. https://youtu.be/hmLBSCiEoas

A short update about my presentation and feelings about work in general.

Joe Richter of Weal or Woe and Hindsightless acclaim graciously agreed to be my interview subject for my Castaways Club interview project. I found out he's even more interesting than I already knew he was and I hope you enjoy this interview.

Sharing a few messages I received, saying goodbye to my husband's faithful hound, Lucy, and a quick update about the next week or so.

I'm so excited to share my gorgeous new Edgy Wednesday theme by TJ Drennon!  Please support his work, talent like his needs patrons! https://www.patreon.com/TJD Reading three poems I find moving, I make the best of a crap day at work.

A creative idea, some wonderful messages I received, and an exploration of Backstory Cards with my beloved husband, Jeff, from Tome of All Dooms.

Wonderful messages from listeners and some reflections sprinkled in as well. Also, some chicken sounds!

Some wonderful anchorites called me with Piratey messages! I also have an update on us getting a new house and there's a debut of a new contributor in this episode.

A short update, mostly because I forgot my nice microphone. I'm so excited about Talk like a pirate day tomorrow, I got a handful of wonderful messages and there's still time to call in if you'd like to add yours as well.

A long ramble about things coming full circle, struggling with work, and a couple of really nice messages from Jason over at Nerd's RPG Variety Cast. remember, Thursday is talk like a pirate day and I would love to receive some pirate messages!

A Friday ramble cast...

After three attempts, I give up and record a little blurb about love letters.

Great feedback about my new microphone from Spencer, Jason, Evil Jeff, and Pete Jones, thank you so much! Podcast listening habits and a new project from the Castaways Club.

Message responses, chicken wrangling, adorable dogs, a bit about working at an animal shelter, and I finally tell the cow story.

A very nice comment from John Alan Large over at Red Dice Diaries, a bit of rambling about swimming and how wonderful it feels, and some complaining about my younger son.

Talking about the work of Esther Perel around intimacy and infidelity, as well as dealing with mental illness in a family member.

Updates on the chickens, the garden, cooking, and Procrasticon!

Talking about love languages and maintaining one's love bank, as well as the end of RPGaDay month. Please forgive the episode being in so many pieces, I had a heck of a time getting this one recorded.

Lots of great comments, a bit about love, and some more creative storytelling.

Referencing a future episode of Tome of all Dooms, Jeff joins me and we use his story forge cards to tell a once upon a time story and a love story.,

Updates on the chickens, what's left of the garden, what we've been cooking, and the fun we got up to while we were swimming. We had a busy weekend of podcasting and my husband and I had a lot of fun coming up with silly ideas to send TJ for his podcast, occult orifice outrage.

what am I going to write about for national novel writing month this year? if you have any ideas please leave me a message on anchor or email me at updates.from.nowhere@gmail.com. Please excuse the yawning, we went swimming and I'm comfortably exhausted.

Data loss and a great quote from Tom Hanks that can be found at https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/tom_hanks_415422?src=t_truth.

Sharing a comment I got, a bit of story time, a silly thing I asked my husband to do that I really love, and my thoughts on sensitized skin.

Gratitude, a comment from Colin Green from Spikepit, and a wonderful poem about creativity that can be found at https://healingbrave.com/blogs/all/short-poem-about-creativity.

A garden update, what I got at the farmer's market, what I've been making in my instant pot, and a bit about our first session of the online game my husband is running.

A chicken update, a note about returning to pescetarianism, and a comment from the extremely talented TJ.

Another wandering ramble through various topics, as well as a comment from the very nice guys at The Dice Are Screaming!

A smarting of topics and a podcast recommendation for Infernal Design.

An update on the garden, I bet about cracking and health, and responses to some comments that I received from Spencer AKA Free Thrall and Joe from Hindsightless and weal or woe.

A quick chicken update followed by some messages and responses.

An update on yesterday, an update on my activities today, and a lovely comment from Dave Aldrich of dpercentile.

Catching up, dealing with turmoil, sharing wonderful voice messages, and reading something I wrote on Creativity Tuesday. Thank you to everyone who is doing shows for RPG-a-day! I'm really enjoying them.

A quick garden update, ramblings, and a couple of comments I received.

A chicken update accompanied by pug love and and a message of encouragement from Spike Pit.

Being Grandma and RPGaDay.

Life feels a bit like a yo-yo ride today and I'm curious how you manage your stress. Leave me a message on anchor and let me know!

Musings on arousal and creativity.

A silly inspiration and the result of a previous silly inspiration where I created a virtual tour for a complete stranger. https://www.atlasobscura.com/

Farmers Market goodness and what game will I recall next?

More about Everway at DexCon and a free form game my husband and I played with it tonight, as well as a teensy chicken update.

Something tragic happened in our family and I give a recap of the Everway game that I played at DexCon.

Discussing the ways that life can change, as well as something that's been niggling at the back of my mind. Here's the article that's mentioned: https://dailycaller.com/2017/10/21/the-man-behind-the-milo-a-chat-with-the-supervillain-ceo-of-milo-inc.

Today I talked about when my edgy side is flagging, an idea I've had for training to offer, and possible options for future Edgy Wednesdays.

The meditation that I've been promising, with brief explanations of some of the concepts I engage. I'd love to hear your thoughts about it, please leave a message on Anchor or email me at updates.from.nowhere@gmail.com.

An update on family drama and a little bit about cooking and health.

Progress is made on the meditation visualization and I talk about a fun outing for the family.

In this episode I talk about the importance of kindness and the many ways I see it expressed in the OSR Anchorite community.

Adult content warning, things actually get edgy this week :-)

Some wonderful messages, a bit about creativity, and we got 4 more eggs! *doing a silly dance*

I'm back with a wonderful update!

Ok guys, this is what love looks like! My husband is such a good sport and there aren't words for how grateful I am to him for indulging me. Check out his podcast, Tome of All Dooms, to hear more of his mesmerizing voice.

A message from my beloved husband to let you know I've lost my voice. :-(

Part one of many, where I talk about what it was like to go to the con with my husband and my plan to do recaps of each game.

it's officially time to get my hopes up because we're about to get on the road headed to New Jersey for the RPG convention!

Planning for our trip to the RPG convention, a garden update, and other random thoughts.

A short chicken update and some call-ins.

Talking about how intertwined Mental Health Thursday and Parenting Friday are in my world these days.

With the hope of not offending, I share my opinion about groupthink and disruption, followed by a beautiful song that never fails to put me in the mood. :-)

A couple of creative projects and other ramblings.

Going to physical therapy for my knee, the meditations I recorded for my friend, and dinner happened.

A gardening update, as well as a bit about the chickens and an update on my family.

An overview of a presentation by the author of Humility is the New Smart.

Clarification of a misquote I made and my apology for doing so.

Responses to some messages I've received and some rambling as well.

More ranting than edgy and a couple of fun bumper stickers.

Messages and celebrating our anniversary!

A bit of rambling with a teeny bit about cooking :-)

I made it to 40 in a row! I can't believe it and I might slow down now, we'll see where inspiration leads me.

Lots of call ins and responses, as well as a quick update on the chickens and a note about visiting Eddie.

Today I enjoyed snuggles with my granddaughter and made a quick recording of my very silly pug.

Mental Health and a fledgling hawk.

A comment from the Spike Pit and discussion of the lyrics of a beautiful song.

Thanks to Ireland for sharing his poetry and here's the link to Jim Yoder's artwork, http://jamesyoderartist.wixsite.com/mysite.

What I've been up to regarding cooking and health as well as some responses I've received to Thursday's mental health episode.

A quick garden update, a black raspberry report, and a couple of other random things.

An update on the chickens, a visit with Eddie, and the Fireman's Carnival courtesy of my younger son.

Parenting, possibly switching it up a bit, and immense gratitude.

Some thoughts about where I fit in a community I've been a part of for quite some time now, as well as some rambling about recent goings-on in the OSR Anchorite community.

Talk of cravings for adult-themed writing, fear of inadequacy, and a funky song. Do you have a favorite funky song? I'd love it if you'd share it with me. Send me a message on anchor or send me an email, either text or a voice file, to updates.from.nowhere@gmail.com.

Some wonderful musical interludes from very talented Legendary Anchorites, as well as more artistic endeavors! It may sound silly, but I really loved receiving these recordings and they touched my heart.

Cooking in the Instant Pot and garden fence installed by my boys!

I finally planted the Poona Kheera cucumber seedling after a second near-drowning. My thumb may only faintly be green, but my intentions are good! :-D

Another successful recital and big chicken news!

A short episode about pride and love.

Trying to help my son manage anxiety about his dance recital Saturday and other rambling. If you'd like to contact me please leave a message on Anchor or email me, text or voice file, at updates.from.nowhere@gmail.com.

After a long day at work, I share some of my favorite music. Edgy Wednesday will return when I'm feeling it. :-) if you'd like to contact me you can use the anchor message function or email me, text or an audio file, at updates.from.nowhere@gmail.com.

Lack of sleep, the vlogbrothers, and some messages from the awesome Anchor community (and my pug).

Going to work on a holiday and thoughts about eating and exercise, along with a tangent here and there. If you'd like to contact me please send a message on Anchor or send an email, either text or an audio file, to updates.from.nowhere@gmail.com.

A short episode with quick updates about the miniature horse's new home and gardening plans. If you'd like to contact me please send an email, either text and or audio file, to updates.from.nowhere@gmail.com.

Along with the weekly chicken update I have miniature horse news! Also, there's a bit of the usual rambling about other topics. :-) If you'd like to send me a message feel free to use the Anchor message function, or you can send me an email, either text or audio file, to updates.from.nowhere@gmail.com.

Beginning with discussion of a much-needed laugh, I talked about parenting young adults and trying not to repeat the mistakes of my parents. Don't forget to share your interests and hobbies that are outside of role-playing, I hope to share them on Creativity Tuesday. If you'd like to contact me you can either send me a message through Anchor, or send me an email, either text or an audio file, at updates.from.nowhere@gmail.com.

May is mental health month. And this episode I talked a bit about that, a bit about the return of my beloved husband, and a bit about other random things that make me happy,not the least of which is the fact that my husband does most of the dishes in my household! I'd love to hear from you, please send me a comment through anchor or send me an email, either text or an audio file, to updates.from.nowhere@gmail.com.

As I'm cooking tonight I can't stop thinking about inspiration and I heard the Yawning Owlbear mention books and suddenly the Ocean at the End of the Lane was consuming my thoughts so I thought I would share. as always, you can email me, either text or an audio file, at updates.from.nowhere@gmail.com.

and this episode I talk about a podcast called not guilty, and the case of a woman who was accused of running a brothel. Also, I share a couple of songs that I really enjoy, which is probably going to be a regular feature of edgy Wednesdays. If you'd like to send me an email, either text or audio file, you can reach me at updates.from.nowhere@gmail.com.

In this episode I talk about what I'm doing creatively and I would love to hear what creative things my listeners get up to. I couldn't resist ending with some wisdom from the inimitable Happy Whisk! I'd love to hear from you, please either comment on Anchor or you can email me either text or an audio file to updates.from.nowhere@gmail.com.

What I've been cooking, how I've been trying to improve my health, and at one point I even completely lose my train of thought and have to go re listen to pick it back up. :-) You're welcome to email me at updates.from.nowhere@gmail.com.

I'll be honest, today was a rough one. Although, I do have a gardening update! Cucumbers, Marigold, ticks... this episode has it all. A musical ending provided by Cirque du Soleil, from their album Delirium. Feel free to email me at updates.from.nowhere@gmail.com.

A chicken update, some time spent with my adorable granddaughter, my muse awakens, and a little bit about narrative gaming. If you'd like to email me, feel free to do so at updates.from.nowhere@gmail.com.

A tiny little episode about a truly beautiful night.

In this episode I talk about parenting, play a couple of great songs that get my brain going, and finish off with some snuggles from my granddaughter :-)

In the early morning, a little time with the chickens, then follow up after a very hectic day. Also, I created an email for this podcast at updates.from.nowhere@gmail.com. Feel free to send me an email or record a voicemail and share it there.

Rambling musings about what to do with Edgy Wednesday and other such things. The music included in this episode is Seducing Hades by Gabrielle Roth and the Mirrors, and Faith by Bittersweet.

In this episode I talk about how wonderful the Anchor Community is, some things that I do of a creative nature, and I ask for recommendations for Edgy Wednesday. interested in learning more about National Novel Writing Month? It happens in November and you can find more at http://www.nanowrimo.org.

We're 3 weeks into Farmers Market season so I talk about what I found at the market, what I did with it, and a few tangents here and there, including one about how beautiful the stars are out here in the middle of nowhere. :-)

A little bit about gardening and the fact that I don't excel at it, as well as a mention about a game that my family is playing online.

The story of our little chicken flock of two roosters and nine hens.

In this episode I ramble around a fair bit, including the fact that I thought about scheduling specific days for specific topics. Here’s my first day with that, Parenting Friday. I make no promises that I’ll stick to the schedule :-)

An explanation of what this podcast is about and a brief warning about things that might offend.