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Talk Time with Hope

Talk Time with Hope

By Hope

This is a podcast that has me talking about my life. The good, the bad, the ugly and everything in between.

I believe in laughter. It is one of life's greatest medicines. But I can get serious or be serious too. Though, admittedly, I prefer life that involves more humor than seriousness in it. But, hey, that's just me. 😉

Thanks for stopping by and hope you like my podcast enough to come back for more, and maybe even share it with those you think may like it too.

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Talk Time with HopeAug 09, 2020

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22:58
Social media has us less social? I think yes! Men thinking they know what women want, pleeeeaaaassssseee! 🤦🏽‍♀️

Social media has us less social? I think yes! Men thinking they know what women want, pleeeeaaaassssseee! 🤦🏽‍♀️

Happy end of March, y'all! Talking about social media and how I'm taking a pause from it all, well, almost all of social media anyway. 😉

Gonna get, a little, into talking about a sexist man that I could not resist replying to on YouTube. Disclaimer: women be prepared to laugh and be pissed off with the audacity of this guy. 😆🤬

Thank you all for giving me a listen and coming back for more. ❤️

Be well. Stay well. God bless. 🌻

Mar 27, 202430:06
St. Patty's Day. The British Royal Family. Possible banning of Tik Tok, in the USA. S10 E9
Mar 19, 202430:07
Abrosexuality. POTUS Biden rocked the SOTU, but GOP Katie Brit didn't w/her reply. 🤦🏽‍♀️ S10 E9

Abrosexuality. POTUS Biden rocked the SOTU, but GOP Katie Brit didn't w/her reply. 🤦🏽‍♀️ S10 E9

***I said Hindi for a religion but that's incorrect. It's Hindu . Hindi is a language. ✌️🙃🙈 -- Also, I ended the episode rather abruptly due to time which I made up for by adding to the episode so please listen to that one too. Thanks.***

I'm speaking about a lot today and because 30 minutes just isn't enough time and I didn't want to speak for another, I'm going to leave links below.

Talking about Abrosexuality (never heard of that until today); The State of the Union Speech (SOTU) given by POTUS Biden. He rocked it by the way! And then the SOTU review by the GOP, Republican party, given by Sen. Katie Britt and wow did she not do well with that. Like not well at all. And speaking about the scandal of the Southern Baptist Convention, which is about them covering up claims of sexual assault of their pastors. Please take a look at each link to learn more about the topics today. Most especially give a listen to an Instagram gal who has over 10 million followers on the Tik to the Tok. I only thought she had Insta and was surprised she had only 30,000. Glad she has a big following on Tik Tok as she really has great stuff she talks about.

Thanks as always for giving me a listen. Also, this would technically be out before midnight if not for that pesky daylight savings time change. 😉

Be well. Stay well. God bless. 🌻❤️

Abrosexual: What It Means (webmd.com)'Saturday Night Live' lampoons GOP Sen. Katie Britt's SOTU response speech : NPRHow the Southern Baptist Convention covered up its widespread sexual abuse scandal : NPRI’m sure @katiebrittforal is avoiding the internet forever, but just in case… | Instagram


Mar 12, 202431:18
LOVE the love women's sports is continuing to get! Yes, a wee bit of politicking! 🙃 S10 E8

LOVE the love women's sports is continuing to get! Yes, a wee bit of politicking! 🙃 S10 E8

Hey hey, it's March! Ready for some March madness, with regards to woman's basketball? I am LOVING it! And someone at the top of her game and making history left and right is Miss. Caitlin Clark with the Iowa Hawkeyes is just slaying it, y'all! Like, for realz! And I'm here for it! And so are so many people, of all genders too. #lovelovelove

And yes, can't say nothing about politics as it's all things politics season.

Listen in for me.

Be well. Stay well. God bless. And as always, thanks for giving me a listen. 🌻❤️

Mar 05, 202430:05
A little addition to today's episode S10 E7b

A little addition to today's episode S10 E7b

It's more of a clarification than a correction as I feel I could have said something better in the episode. So, yeah, I guess that is more a correction than just a clarification. I am trying more and more to be mindful of what I say, or rather how I say things. Not because I want to be all about politically correct but rather because I wouldn't want to intentionally offend someone or be offensive. I have done that in the past but didn't realize it until it was brought to my attention. So, I try just do better, be better. 🙃

PS: when it comes to trump, I may have said *uck him, but I don't think I have ever said it out loud. lol And definitely have not nor would I wear a t-shirt or hat or put a sticker on my vehicle saying that. That's just not my style. 😉

Feb 27, 202410:28
Freedom of speech. Bullying of those who are LGBTQ+ high schoolers.😔 S10 E7a
Feb 26, 202429:58
What day is it? Sorry, this one is a day late. Yes, I'm talking a little politicking, again. ✌️S10 E6
Feb 20, 202430:02
Impromtu about tipping, had to y'all. A little bit about the power of Ms. Tay Tay. ✌️ S10 E5

Impromtu about tipping, had to y'all. A little bit about the power of Ms. Tay Tay. ✌️ S10 E5

I didn't plan on talking about tipping or rather how so many people taking Uber, more since after covid, aren't tipping...like not even $1 and YET $1 can make a difference. Had to talk about it as it was weighing on my mind these days.

I'm talking about the power or influence has with her fans. So much so that the NFL made so much more money because of her. Like they need more money. #justsaying But how that can be good if she and other celebrities and artist would attend other, mainly women sports. They simply don't get the attention that men sports gets. That' just a well known fact. BUT BUT BUT maybe with those like Taylor Swift attending them, that could change. Women, in particular, starting watching NFL because of Taylor. That's huge! So, Ms. Tay Tay why don't you and your beau Mr. Trav Trav start doing that? 😉🙃😊

Until next time, be well...stay well. God bless. ❤️

Feb 12, 202429:28
Seatbelts, YES again with the seatbelts. And some politicking, as promised. 😉 S10 E4

Seatbelts, YES again with the seatbelts. And some politicking, as promised. 😉 S10 E4

Had ANOTHER dude have issue with me asking, nicely I might ask, to wear his seatbelt. Here's the thing, I don't need to like. "Tick it or Click it" is a real thing here in Texas. HELLO! It irritates me when something comes off like I'm making stuff up. Like, we have the internet so it would serve me no purpose to lie about seatbellts. BUT I DIGRESS. Well, not really as I am talking about it today.

Oh, and as I promised -- ok, I didn't promise as much as gave a disclaimer -- talking about politics. Let's do this!

Be well. Stay well. God bless. And thanks so much for giving me a listen. ❤️

Feb 06, 202429:49
Motherly advice isn't always so nice! S10 E3

Motherly advice isn't always so nice! S10 E3

End of January, already?! And it's almost 70 degrees here in Texas. But I digress on that one. Today I'm talking about a conversation I had with a passenger on some advice that her mother gave her before she got married. Advice that I would never tell my daughter, if I had a daughter, or my nieces or anyone. Advice I'm glad my mom never told me or my sisters. I can't believe it nor can I believe how the woman took it as good advice. Oh jump right in and give it a listen and do let me know your thoughts on it, if you want.

Be well. Stay well. God bless. ❤️

As always, thanks for tuning in. Next week: I'm gonna be politicking. 😉

Jan 30, 202429:02
High school friend passed away. Sprained my ankle. How can the ex POTUS still be running for POTUS???? 🤬 S10 E2

High school friend passed away. Sprained my ankle. How can the ex POTUS still be running for POTUS???? 🤬 S10 E2

I left last week's episode proclaiming (believing) that the new year was still going to be great despite my brother having had that heart attack. But just a few days later I was informed that a dear high school friend passed away. Heartbreaking. 🥲 She was only 53!

Then, last Thursday, I twisted my ankle, sprained it. Yep. And I was doing seemingly nothing when it happened. I mean, I just turned in my kitchen. That's it! Not cool, ankle! Not cool. BUT thankfully the x-ray shows no broken bone. Praise God!

So, sure, stuff happens. And sure it has happened at the beginning of the new year. BUT. THAT. AIN'T. GONNA. GET. ME. DOWN.

Nope, this gal (and hey my name is Hope) is gonna keep my chin up and remember things can still get better. And they will. They are. Perspective and faith. And hope. Makes a world of a difference.

Thanks for giving me a listen. Make sure to come back for more. 🙃

Be well. Stay well. God bless. ❤️

Jan 22, 202429:00
Welcome to season TEN, y'all! Strap that seatbelt on as it's gonna get bumpy. 😉 S10 E1

Welcome to season TEN, y'all! Strap that seatbelt on as it's gonna get bumpy. 😉 S10 E1

Hey y'all! I know I was away for over a month, but I needed it. And, hey, I'm back baby! So. Much. To. Go. Over.

Welcome to season ten. TEN! Can you believe it? I can't, but so happy to still be doing this podcasting thang. 🙃

Buckle up! Strap on that seatbelt! Cause it is gonna get krunk!

Happy New year! I hope and pray it's been a good one thus far.

Listen in to hear about all that's been going on with yours truly.

Be well. Stay well. And God bless.

As always, be kindness and pass it on. ❤️

Jan 15, 202420:05
End of Season 9! Murderpedia? 😲 Interesting conversation with passenger...told him to start a podcast. 😉 Keep praying for world peace. 🙏

End of Season 9! Murderpedia? 😲 Interesting conversation with passenger...told him to start a podcast. 😉 Keep praying for world peace. 🙏

Happy December! My eldest niece turned 35, yesterday! She's still a kiddo to me. Even though she has four kiddos of her own, actual kiddos as in her children. She is quite amazing and wishing her a beautiful birthday year!

Hope December has started off nicely for y'alll. Twenty more days 'till Christmas. Whatttttt????? And 26 more days 'till 2024! Whattttt? Whattttt? Wishing you the best, for those that celebrate hristmas and Happy Holidays to everyone, in general.

Happy to share with you, my lovely listeners, things that I have been thinking about, as well as a conversation I had with a passenger earlier in the evening. I think I could make a podcast, or a blog solely about "conversations with stragers" --still think that may be a book I will write one day...or a Podcast. lol Like I could do a third one! I am trying to do a decent job with the two I have. But hey, you just never know. 😁

Thanks as always for giving me a listen. Be well. Stay well. God bless. ❤️

Dec 06, 202329:35
Happy (almsost) Thanksgiving. What is Thanksgiving and how I'm so very thankful!❤️

Happy (almsost) Thanksgiving. What is Thanksgiving and how I'm so very thankful!❤️

Hope y'all are doing well and have a nice Thanksgiving -- for those that celebrate the holiday that is.

Hope's talking about stuff she's thankful for...yes, she's writing in the third person. heehee 😁But seriously, grateful for much. Hope you are too.

Listen in for more.

God bless. Be well and hope you stay well. ❤️


Nov 22, 202325:00
What's been going on with Talk Time with Hope? Cmon in! 😉

What's been going on with Talk Time with Hope? Cmon in! 😉

I have been soooo busy y'all! Sorry, I am posting this today vs Tuesday. But hey, hope you can forgive me. And NO it is not because of my other Podcast (The Ballcap Lady)

Regardless if you go check out The Ballcap Lady or not, I'm still gonna be making episodes here as too much love for those that stay with me and have for a long time now.

Tune in and hear what yours truly has been up to.

Happy November and may you and yours be doing well and staying well. God bless. ❤️

Nov 11, 202330:06
Online learning, ain't what it used to be. Travlor? Swielce? I don't know what their couple name is...but don't hate on Kelly Clarkson.

Online learning, ain't what it used to be. Travlor? Swielce? I don't know what their couple name is...but don't hate on Kelly Clarkson.

Hiya! Yours truly started a new chapter in being a life long learner. And it's only been two days...but it's been interesting. In particular for the online learning aspect of it. But I'm a lover of learning, so I'm stoked about it. And hey love seeing people happy and seeing Taylor Swift happy with the awesome football player, Travis Kelce. But I'm a lover of watching football...so I'm with Kelly Clarkson when she commented on all the attention given to Ms. Swift when she's at the game. The first and even second time she attended the game was cool but let's keep the focus on the actual game Mr. and Ms. NFL. #justsayin --->>>Also, GO TEXAS RANGERS! They are headed to the 2023 World Series. 💙⚾🧢

Oct 25, 202330:07
The War in the middle east! 😞 OMGoodness, not happy with my mouth!

The War in the middle east! 😞 OMGoodness, not happy with my mouth!

I am talking about the recent happenings that have caused Israel to go into a full blown war with the Islamist extremist, Hammas -- due to them surprise attacking Israel. How can I not?!

Also, my mouth has been not cool...more lately. Ugh!

Be well. Stay well. God bless. ❤️

Oct 11, 202329:47
September is: Ovarian cancer and Hispanic Heritage month!
Sep 30, 202328:18
Dude gets in my car with the sniffles! Guess what I ended up getting? :-

Dude gets in my car with the sniffles! Guess what I ended up getting? :-

Hey y'all! How have you been? Me? Oh I have been grand. Maybe not terribly grand, as well...I gots the covid. Yes, AGAIN!

See I love rideshare driving, even though it comes with its woes at times. It's not great for my lower back. People can be silly with not wanting to wear their seatbelts. People just being weird. Or smelling funky. But I do love meeting people and being of service. But hard to do that when someone gets in my car and they are sick. And this dude seemed to be sick as he was sniffling so much that he may have need a box of tissue to get all that out. It wasn't just some sniffling here and there it was the entire ride of him sniffling. It stuck out and that is why when I wert to bed and my throat was sore I remembered him.

Ugh to the Ugh Ugh!😠

Here's the thing, if you know you are probably not feeling well, just stay home. If you have to be out, then keep tissue with you and wear a mask. This doesn't have to even be covid related. A cold or the flu are always contagious. HELLO! Life has to go on. I get that. Trust, I have had to work with I was not 100% in different jobs in my past. I don't like to be sick. I don't like to not work because I am sick. But I think covid has been a wake up call on how we should behave and think of others when we are not feeling well. At least it should have been a wakeup call.

But here we are going towards 2024 and people are reporting having covid left and right. And YES PRAISE GOD it's not as bad as it was when it first came out. It's still not GOOD! It's covid. It can still take you down. It can still kill. And it's STILL contagious!

Keep hand sanitizer and wear a mask. Is that so hard? If you suscpect you ain't doing well, and you want to get on with your life cause you don't have time to be sick, just do those two things to keep from spreading whatever you may have. ESPECIALLY if you are getting in some strangers car.

I was not too jazzed with getting sick. And I tried taking stuff over the counter and rested. A lot! But it was in me. Checked into the E.R..

I guess tune in and give this one a listen to learn more about the fun time I have had with this, this time around.

And don't get me wrong. I'm glad it's not as bad as last time. And I'm glad I am 3x vaccinated. But holy cow, I don't care for it. I don't care for the fact that my body seems to not be as strong as I thought it would be two years in remission. I just had bronchitis this past January. It's like, no! Stop it!

So I am hoping to be done with getting sick. I know that I can't say if that will be the case, but one can hope. And one can pray. And one can look into different ways to build my immune system, make it stronger. Cause this not cool. #facts

Y'all be well. Stay well. Thanks for listening and God bless. ❤️


Sep 13, 202321:40
What's going on in the news? Excited to tell ya about something I got cooking. :)

What's going on in the news? Excited to tell ya about something I got cooking. :)

Hiya lovely folks. Hope everyone is doing well. I know I was supposed to do one every week but got stuff going on and some changes as well. All good stuff though.
I am talking about current things happeing in the news. One of the big ones is the hurricane that is expected to be powerful, to be hitting Florida. Prayers out for all that in the path of that hurricane.
There have been two shootings lately that were at a university. One that was ALMOST at a university that is, and one that did happen at one. And the semester has just only begun. Sad but freakin terribly sad. Makes me angry! Americans and their love, nay obsession, for guns only continues to get worse. 😞😠😞
So, the former POTUS has been arrested BUT not arrested. He has a mug shot that is so him too. Ugh! Will that man truly ever see justice for all the insane things he has done???? I do pray so. Nothing wrong with praying that for a bad man to be held accountable for all his bad deeds. #facts
Ok, so no more suspense...the big change coming is that I have created a new podcast. Yes, gurl! A new podcast but not to replace this one. I will still keep this one going. Maybe not for forever, but maybe I will. Who is to say. Me, I am to say, but you get my point. lol
Introducing The Ballcap Lady
Aug 30, 202320:30
Maui :( Tips & Child car seats!

Maui :( Tips & Child car seats!

Happy mid-August. I can smell, even if only in my imagination, fall not far away. 😍

If you haven't heard about Maui, please look it up and see how they have been literally ravished and devastated by wildfires. YES, wildfires in Maui, in the Hawaiian Islands. 😥Breaks my heart. Not just because I spent two years in Hawaii, but because it's such a beautiful place and now so much is gone. And maybe over 100 people have lost their lives due to it. 🥹😞If you are able to give, give. If you are not please send your prayers and good vibes their way. Mahalo.

Ok, so yes gonna talk a bit about tipping. Seriously, ya'll! People are not tipping and that sucks. Tips go a long way with us ride share drivers. We ain't out here driving because we are bored. Ok, maybe some are. Maybe even me at times. But those tips help to keep our vehicles nice an clean and running well. So, if you don't want to drive your car to go have fun, tip! If your car is down, maybe just tip $1, it does help. If you don't care to tip because you simply don't believe in it, stay home. #justsayin 😠🤦‍♀️


And lastly, car seats for babies. Know how to use them PROPERLY and use them properly. They were created to give your little one extra protection when in a car. They. Save. Lives. Please.

Listen in to know what I'm talking about.

Love to ya'll and stay safe, well and hydrated. ❤️


God bless.

Aug 15, 202329:11
My goodness it's HOT, even more than before! VA disability claim, so frustrating!😒

My goodness it's HOT, even more than before! VA disability claim, so frustrating!😒

Hey hey hey! Welcome to another BLISTERING month, here on planet earth. Ok, maybe not the ENTIRE planet, but when you're in Texas it sure feels like the whole planet is HOT! 🥵

Please stay safe in this heat, if you're one of the lucky ones to live in a blistering state or country. Don't be out if you don't have to. And if you have to, don't be out in it long and DEFINITELY keep hydrated. I'm cycling close to 7:30pm and it's still over 100f degrees. And God knows I should be drinking more water, but at least I am staying hydrated and waiting till later to exercise. 😉

Now, I'm all about the VA disability craziness I have been dealing with these past 4 years. It's so frustrating. It shouldn't be this hard! But when it comes to the government giving money, I know they have to do what they do to not give it away so easily. BUT COME ON! I'm tired! I'm happy to be alive, but I'm tired. I have gotten lawyers to help me and I'm praying this chapter will be done before next year. Please keep me in your prayers and send your good vibes. Please and thank you. 🙏

Of course, listen in to hear me talk about it in more detail.

God bless. Continue to be kind to yourself and to keep passing it on to others. ❤️

Aug 05, 202329:39
Sorry was MIA -- was in the Houston area. Had a reunion, it was interesting! "Slavery provided benef

Sorry was MIA -- was in the Houston area. Had a reunion, it was interesting! "Slavery provided benef

***Correction: 1. I left Houston in 2006...I said 2016 at one point. 2. ulterior motive -- NOT alternative motive.🙈***

Hey y'all! How you be? Hope all are doing well and surviving this crazy hot weather! They, saw something from CNN, say last time the PLANET was this hot was...ummm...120,000 years ago! What? Ok, WHAT? No, WHAT? This is so wrong! Yet, not surprised. #climatechangeisreal #stayhydrated
Sorry I have been MIA (missing in action). I could have done an episode but I was away from my apartment and I prefer to do episodes with my microphone, headset and amplifier so y'all can have a nice crisp Talk Time with Hope sound. :) I was going to do an episode when I got back yesterday, but this gal was tired. I plan on getting back to doing one episode a week...but but but...I'm still thinking about putting my podcast on YouTube or Instagram. Probably need to figure out how to do that though. lol
House and dog sitting for my little sister was nice. It was a nice getaway with time to venture out in the streets of Houston. Houston used to be a place I loved to call home. But not really since 2006. It's not the same anymore. Not for me. I loved that city at one point. At more than one point. I have fond memories. Met some amazong people there that I call friends today. But things are different. The friends I met have their own lives and are married with kids or kids and it's just different. And I don't necessarliy thing that because I am still single and never had kids. I just think it is what it is. We are not all close like we used to be. Like college besties. Like military buddies. We don't grow closer, sometimes we grow apart. And the fact that I left and then left the country probably contributed to that. I don't know. I love people. That love never goes away, even if the friendships aren't the same or if we aren't as close as we used to be. The love never goes away. Once I love you, I love you forever. In a good way. Even if we never really see each other again. That love will always be there.
Jul 28, 202330:06
Cyclist went down, but not me...as I ain't no cyclist. ;-) Self-proclaimed expert, what is that about? I'm still NED! :)

Cyclist went down, but not me...as I ain't no cyclist. ;-) Self-proclaimed expert, what is that about? I'm still NED! :)

Howdy y'all! Had a crazy experience at the park trail the other day. And NO it didn't involve that dude I spoke about a week or two ago. :)

What is a self-proclaimed expert? Heard about one recently and I think he needs to un-proclaim himself. #forrealz

Good news, I am still with No Evidence of Disease (AKA NED) as I had my three month check up yesterday. what what Hallelujah! #glorytoGod #lifeisgood #yay

Listen in to hear all about it.

God bless! Keep being kindness and spreading.

Jul 12, 202329:45
Happy 4th of July -- what is independence to me. I met someone, again, kinda. :) The riots in Paris, France.

Happy 4th of July -- what is independence to me. I met someone, again, kinda. :) The riots in Paris, France.

***Correction: I do believe everyone should be independent and have their own independence, however, not everybody truly wants that because many people out there want to have somebody with them wants to share that independence. Which I get that. And I'm not against that so I didn't mean to say not everybody should have independence. I meant to say everybody should, but not everybody necessarily wants their own independenc***
Happy 4th of July, yes I know I am posting this at then end of the night of the 4th...but technically is is still the 4th here in Texas. I hope all that celebrate it have had a good and safe time doing so. I want to share what I consider my 4th of July, my independence. What do you consider your 4th of July? So, when I went to Denver last weekend I ran into someone that I had met last year. It was so nice seeing this person as I don't know I felt like there may have been some small morsel of chemistry between us. They were sorta seeing someone last year and it didn't go into much more than some little chit chat. Then the year went by and they happened to be at the same event I was at. We remembered each other and it was really nice seeing this person again. I have not been about wanting to meet anyone since first cancer diagnosis in 2011. I have had maybe a little crush on one or two people but it was a little crush that never went anywhere and even that was a long time ago. Trying to not be hung up on my ex hasn't always been easy. But I digress. Considering I haven't seen or dated or even held hands with anyone in so long it was nice to see that I can actually be attracted to someone, I wondered if that was possible anymore. Like really. I am so used to being by myself that I have wondered if I could see myself in a relationship again. And then there's the deeper side of that, you'll definitely have to give me a listen to learn more about that. :) Now, what is up with the riots in Paris? Have you been watching the news about it? I'd got some info about it and I think it's worth talking about.
As always, thank you for listening and if you want...I'd appreciate you giving me a rating and maybe even leave a review. The more of those I get the more I will keep podcasting. Maybe I can even get some commercials...but I'll do my best to limit them, if that day does come. :))
Have a nice rest of your week. God bless.
Jul 05, 202330:08
My weekend in Colorado. The History of Juneteenth and Gay Pride Month -- Part 1 and 2 :)
Jun 28, 202343:34
Texas be HOT!!! Drivers are cra cra! Wear seatbelts! Some Podcast recommendations, true crime! :)

Texas be HOT!!! Drivers are cra cra! Wear seatbelts! Some Podcast recommendations, true crime! :)

So, I said: "Hey Google, what's the temperature right now?" ->>> That's when Google tells me that it's like 103 BUT due to the humidity it feels like freaking 111114444! degrees! Ok, that is not what Google said but it's what I heard! lol It said it was 114! That is really hot hot hot! Like HAWT! Maybe just not in a complimentary type of way. The sun may be beautiful, but I don't like her for her hotness! ;-) But seriously, y'all stay hydrated! DRINK LOTS OF WATER. :) Moving on: Recently I was in some road rage, but not really road rage. Ok, maybe it was a bit of road rage. Driving for (on and off) four years may be getting to me. But don't worry there was no accident and I did self-reflect on it and won't be doing that again. Hey, PLEASE wear your seatbelts! Seriously, because I care about you! :-) Ok, as promised (just a week or so late -- sorry) here are some of my true crime podcast recommendations -- plus one about haunted things. ;> Listen in to hear all about what I got to talk about with y'all today.
Jun 21, 202330:07
TWO years in remission y'all! The plot thickens...w/guy at park.

TWO years in remission y'all! The plot thickens...w/guy at park.

I hadn't intended to make today's episode about the park guy, again. But y'all today was insane. Y'all, maybe not all of you, but some of y'all may be thinking I should not have approached the dude BUT y'all I'm the kind of person that wants to try and understand the other person. Try and get their perspective. And I finally had a chance to speak with him. Last I checked we were both grown ups. But let me tell you guys, that guy was FAR FAR FAR from mature. WAYYYYY far from it. What he was -- is -- is angry and bitter and someone who seems to have hate in his heart. You gotta listen in for more.

Now, good news, very good news. And that is today makes TWO years, yes that's right...TWO years in remission! Glory to God! The Lord Jesus Christ is truly my strength. Yes, I am grateful for everyday. But man oh man, woman oh woman, what a day to celebrate. Please raise a glass with me. It doesn't have to be alcohol. Raise a glass of whatever you want and say a toast to cancer survivorship and for cancer never to return. Let's give God ALL the glory for having me still HERE. My heart is so happy today.

Last thing I talk about today is the crazyiness of the former POTUS and all the (new) indictments he has for messing with classified documents. Make that knowingly taking classified documents home with him when he lost the 2020 election because the narcissist wants his mementoes. Ugh!

Have a wonderful weekend. God bless.

Jun 16, 202330:07
Am I am justified in my frustration? Egypt shark attack!. BEAR in Ocean, in Destin FL. :)

Am I am justified in my frustration? Egypt shark attack!. BEAR in Ocean, in Destin FL. :)

I may have talked about this already, but bear with me. The dude at the park that continues to stay left INSTEAD of right almost caused me to run into him or the two people that were on the right side while we were all at the same spot at the same time. #faceoffrustrastionrightnow #ineedtobeabletoaddemojis #ismyfrustrationjustified Today the guy showed that he can move to the side when someone is running towards him. Something he has never done for me, who is on a bike. But is it cause I'm a woman? There are still sexist men out there. #facts Is it because I'm on a bike and he doesn't like cyclist? If he can move for a runner, why not a cycist? If he can move to his right then why doesn't he keep right, as all of us do? Ugh!
Have you seen the video of the young Russian guy that got eaten alive by a tiger shark? What about seeing the video of the bear, yes the bear, that was caught in the OCEAN? One of the videos may give you nightmares and it has nothing to do with a bear. :( Listen in for more.
Thanks for always for stopping by. God bless.
Jun 14, 202329:50
Ideas on how to sell my book. Met some (more) cool passengers, have to share. :)

Ideas on how to sell my book. Met some (more) cool passengers, have to share. :)

I know, I know...doing two episodes in one week. What? I am trying and wanting to do better with doing more of what I love. And one of those things is podcasting. You're welcome. heehee

I have done a crappy job with selling my book, HOPE through cancer, but now that I am only continuing to get stronger and like to think that maybe just maybe cancer won't be returning (even if only just to give me a long break from it) I want to sell more books. Yes, yes, I know I am working on writing more books, but I have so many books in my apartment and at my brother's house that I just want to sell them. I still plan on giving profits of my book to the ovarian cancer organizations too. That's in my heart to stay committed to doing that. So, if y'all have any ideas please let me know. I am thinking doing an advert for it on the back seat of my seats, what do you think about that? Speaking of my book I have met some rather cool nice folk passengers and gave them a free copy of my book. They were just too awesome and we had a great stranger connection to not do that. It's also my way of spreading awareness too. And that is one of my life goals.


God bless.

Jun 10, 202328:29
My pet peeves -- a couple of them anyway. :) Parks and lover's lane.

My pet peeves -- a couple of them anyway. :) Parks and lover's lane.

***Note: parking at a park just to chill or maybe talk with a friend is cool. As an ride share driver I park at all kinds of places while waiting for rides. :) Do you have any pet peeves? I say idiosyncrasy, but really it's pet peeves as they are not the same thing. :)
I have more than a couple but I'm only talking about two. Don't be shy with telling me what yours may be. Feel free to leave a comment. I have a friend that can't stand certain noises. If I didn't know her and what she told me about misophonia I would have thought she just be #rude But it's a real thing and pretty sure it's beyond being considered pet peeves. I am leaving a link to it, if you should want to learn more.
Have you ever made out in a "lover's lane"? Do you know of that place? It's not a place place, but rather a place that is called lover's lane cause people go there to make out (or more...usually more). But here's the real question. Did you know people have been killed at those places? I do, and that's why I have never had an interest in going to them. Not to mention, I don't have anyone to got there with anyway. lol But if I did, nope...would not do it. Never did it when I was younger either. Maybe just never trusted them as you are easy targets. Listening to true crime only makes me happy I never was about that. Were you ever a part of that, of going to lover's lane? Or are you like me and think they be no bueno (no good)? Call me a scared cat all you want...meow! :)
Thanks for listening, as always! God bless!
Jun 07, 202324:57
Happy June! Mouth is feeling better! Chemo shorter? Are you kidding me?! Seriously America!!! :

Happy June! Mouth is feeling better! Chemo shorter? Are you kidding me?! Seriously America!!! :

Happy June y'all! I am excited for June! Sunday is Cancer Survivors Day! Big shout out to the survivors, whether they are in treatment or actually done with treatment. :)

Also talking about making sure what you share on social media. And big shout out to my niece graduating from 8th grade, so proud of her!

God bless!

Jun 02, 202330:05
Family & Friends, love them! Anchor is no longer -- it's all Spotify now.

Family & Friends, love them! Anchor is no longer -- it's all Spotify now.

I had a really great time in Houston...technically outside of Houston, but stilll a great time! :)

My brother, niece and myself did a road trip BRIGHT an early (4am as that's the best time to leave for Houston, especially on a holiday weekend) Saturday and stayed till Monday afternoon. There was even NO drama hanging with the family. That's a rare thing too. All family typically has its drama. Lol. And I even got to see one of my friends of 21 years. Our other friend was not able to meet up with us, but it was still a nice time.

Btw, forgot to let y'all know that Ancho podcast is no longer a thing. It's been bought out by Spotify. So, hey if you want to rate me and leave me comments please do so...nice comments preferably. :))) I liked Anchor but it's how things go. Bigger companies buy out the smaller ones and I'm sure at no small price, making the creators of Ancho (probably) very happy. I do like Spotify, as I listen to many podcast via that source. Happy to be here...for you to hear. heehee

Hope y'all are doing well. God bless.

May 31, 202329:07
Lots of things happening in May. My recent experience with soneone I think is a cheater...don't be a cheater. :)

Lots of things happening in May. My recent experience with soneone I think is a cheater...don't be a cheater. :)

May may what do you say? Welcome to the middle of May! What a month! Did you know about all the things going on in May, by way of awareness?

First one I want to share is World Ovarian Cancer Day. It's held on May 8th, every year since 2013 -- crazy how I was a part of this ten years ago! I love advocating while don't like the amazing women I meet along the way who pass from this horrible disease. But that is why keep talking about it and sharing it. To be a voice for those that are no longer here.

As always, thanks for giving me a listen. Take care of yourself and keep passing on kindness. God bless.

May 17, 202329:59
May is here! Lots to talk about! :)
May 03, 202330:06
Let's talk about women being safe -- Public Service Announcement :)

Let's talk about women being safe -- Public Service Announcement :)

This episode is brought to you by...well...something I saw on social media (SM) -- by thiis woman who saw something suspicious when she walked out to go to her car. I think it was great that she posted it on SM, and honestly, we need more of that stuff posted so women can remember to be more aware of their surroundings. Yes, men and women...but most especially for us women. #girlpower

Listen in to learn more. :)
Apr 19, 202329:23
No right eye cataract for me! Feel good story about Hawkeye the Avenger! :)

No right eye cataract for me! Feel good story about Hawkeye the Avenger! :)

Good news today is that I don't have a cataract so...no cataract surgery for this gal! Yes! It's not a long or invasive procedure but happy to not have to get it done. Maybe at another time but my right eye is good with a new prescription. :)

Now, a feel-good story going on right now is more of a HOLY COW HOW IS THIS DUDE NOT DEAD? kinda story! And I for one am very happy he is not dead as I like him as an actor and even more so as a human. I'm talking about the Avenger Hawkeye...the man who plays that role anyway --- the one the only Jeremy Renner! Please listen in for this story as I hope you enjoy it and it makes you feel good to know that miracles definitely happen!

Note: Diane Sawyer interviewed Jeremy Renner NOT Barbara Walters -- as I suspected cause she passed away last year. At least I knew that she had passed but sorry I couldn't remember Diane Sawyer's name. #emoticonwithmonkeycoveringfacewouldbegoodrightnow #thatsprobablytrueforeveryepisodeihavedonethusfar : )

Apr 12, 202330:08
Angel encounters...have you ever had one?

Angel encounters...have you ever had one?

Welcome to episode 3! Hope everyone's April is going well thus far! How about the NCAA women's basketball championship game! Go women bball players! Love it! Oh and yes, I had to talk just a little bitty bit on the indictment of the former president. I've been holding it in ya'll! :)

Main topic is about angels! Have you encountered any? Do you know anyone that has? Do you believe in them? I do. And I know someone that has. And today I'll share that story. I personally feel good believing that they exists, that Godly angels exist. What about you?

Thanks as always for listening in.

Apr 05, 202326:35
A lil health update. Let's try one episode a week... :)

A lil health update. Let's try one episode a week... :)

I guess I wanted to be very ambitious with wanting to do two episodes a week, but I gotta be honest...one a week is more realistic for me. Not so much beecause I don't want to disappoint with not sticking to a commitment but really because I will need, nay, want to do more research and preparation into what I will talk about with you lovely listeners -- more so than I have in the past. So, tune in every Tuesday going forward. :)
I'm also talking a lil bit about my health today. It's fine. It will be better once I get a PET/CT scan in mid-April.
Thanks as always for y'alls support. God bless.
Mar 30, 202310:33
Welcome to season 9! Women's history month -- The 6888th Postal Battalion -- an amazing true story!

Welcome to season 9! Women's history month -- The 6888th Postal Battalion -- an amazing true story!

Welcome, welcome welcome to Talk Time with Hope season 9! It's crazy, right?! :)

**Correction: the ladies of the battalion didn't fly to Europe they went on a ship.***
I'm excited to be doing something different for this season, and maybe all seasons going forward. And that something different is sharing stories that are true and good. Sorry, no true crime stories here. And let's be honest, everyone is doing that already. I like a lot of them too, but just not for me. Not what I want to share. I want to share good stuff. I want to spread some good in this world, cause we all need more good. And those true crime stories can be not so good, can be scary and even depressing. I don't want that. And maybe you don't either. So, let's go with good. Good stories. True stories. Stories I may have only just discovered and feel that they are stories you may not know about either. And, hey, sharing is caring...so that be what I will be doing. :)
Mar 29, 202329:49
Goodbye to season8! Hello March! Drag over easy access to guns, yes plz!

Goodbye to season8! Hello March! Drag over easy access to guns, yes plz!

March is here and the end of season is here as well exclamation. MI know it took a long time to get through season 8. But things are gonna change coming? In to season 9! Season 9 feeling fine yall!Thanks for sticking with me giving me a listen and I hope. Yeah will come back because we've got some new stuff. Happening for season 9! Today I just basically want to give you guys. The update about season 9. And then I kind of go into a little bit of some politics but it's referring to Drag like a drag Queen and drag king and basically those who impersonate the opposite sex for comedy for entertainment! But the real beef is. About how politicians are trying to ban that in certain conservative States and how it's just bogus because they don't want to actually make any positive changes with. Easy access to weapons like guns and. I think it's just insane I do so please listen in for more. Thank you to the person who Decided to support this podcast with a ninety nine cents a month subscription if you will. I mean it I truly do thank you for your support. And if anybody else out there wants to support me with a 99 cents a. Month subscription please by all means, do. ;)
Mar 05, 202319:06
Emotional? Me too, and that's ok. :)

Emotional? Me too, and that's ok. :)

I'm back! Happy February 23rd! I am speaking about being emotional and how I am proud to never letting this world and all its craziness get me to a place where I am numb and cold and callus. We have enough of folks in the world like that as it is. Listen in for more. :) God bless!
Feb 23, 202313:12
We thought we had more time....

We thought we had more time....

****I guess everything has been such a blur since my stepdad was diagnosed with cancer that I did forget that I did a little update on January 31st, having bronchitis didn't help I'm sure. I totally missed the date on the last episode showing that it was January 31st too. I was going to delete this episode and start over, but I am too sleepy to do so...so I'll just apologize for repeating some stuff instead. :)))))))))****

My stepdad died. We thought we had more time. :( 

Feb 17, 202329:06
Just checking in...

Just checking in...

I didn't plan to not do an episode this long; however, things have been hectic. Stepdad has been in the hospital for 8 days now...and yours truly got bronchitis. Bronchitis, nothing lovely about it. I'm just wanting to give y'all an update and let you know I'm not shutting down my Podcast or anything. :) I'll try to do another episode sooner rather than later. Happy February!
Feb 01, 202308:21
Stepdad diagnosed with cancer.

Stepdad diagnosed with cancer.

Hey y'all. So, wanted to do an episode before now, but things have been busy for me. Stepdad found out that the lump in his neck is a tumor and possibly the worse type of the thyroid cancers -- anaplastic thyroid cancer. I want to be there for him, even if we don't always see eye to eye and up until my mom dying, we were not that close...at all. 

However, when it comes to serious illness, well, I believe we can put differences aside and be there for people. That's what I am doing. He was there for me when I went through cancer the last time too. 

Listen in to learn more about what's been going on with me and with this. :)

God bless! 

I will try to do another episode in the next 10 days, but no promises, but I will try AND it may involve (the not so favorite top of) politics. We. Shall. See. 


Jan 13, 202317:11
Love, part 2! Happy New Year! Welcome 2023!

Love, part 2! Happy New Year! Welcome 2023!

Note: At the end of the episode, I said, "All seriousness aside", when I meant to say, "All joking aside". :))

Today is the second and last part of the topic of Love! I really think I could talk about this for way more than two episode, but gonna stick to two as may want to talk about it again sometime in the future. :) 

Happy New Year! I hope everyone is doing well and I really hope that y'all have an AMAZING new year! As always, thanks for giving me a listen.

God bless! 

Jan 02, 202327:12
Love! Let's talk about it! PART 1

Love! Let's talk about it! PART 1

***Correction: it's "What is love, lady don't hurt me!" NOT "What is love, baby don't hurt me!" hahaha #mybad

Today I'm talking about love. The way it should be. And also, the way it shouldn't. Listen in for more! :-)

For those that celebrate Christmas: Merry Christmas. 

For those that don't celebrate Christmas: Happy Holidays.

For those that don't see this time as anything but another day: Hope your days are happy just the same. :)

PART 2 of Love will come out right before the New Year. 

Until then, take care of yourselves and be kind to yourself and others. God bless.

Dec 22, 202229:46
Brittany Griner freed from Russia prison! Morrocco makes its debut to World Cup semi-finals!

Brittany Griner freed from Russia prison! Morrocco makes its debut to World Cup semi-finals!

Please note: I do not know why I kept saying "Lisa Grier" when I meant Brittany Griner. I apologize for saying that name instead of her real name. If Brittany is listening, "PLEASE forgive me. I'm so happy you have been freed!" Now, there are folks out there that don't like that she was freed so give me a listen to find out why. 

Morocco has made it's debut to the World Cup semifinals, more so than that they are the FIRST country from Africa to go this far! That's exciting and I am rooting for the underdog to take it all the way home and win the championship. I feel that if I hadn't spent time in Saudi i would not have felt the way I do today. Going there really opened me to know those different than me, but who are like me just the same. :-) 

Oh, parts of Texas go some insane weather this morning. And I was in it, a little. I was in the target parking lot when the sirens went off and I got an alert telling me that there was a tornado warning and to seek shelter immediately. Yeah, not so nice of a message. But don't worry we are all ok. I got some good pictures out of it too. And a good video. I don't think the tornado that hit a few areas did much damage and that's something to be happy about. #thankyoujesus

Until next time, take care of yourselves and be kind to one another.

Dec 13, 202229:24
December is here! Starting with some sad news (not about me) and ending with some good news, about me. :)

December is here! Starting with some sad news (not about me) and ending with some good news, about me. :)

Little girl was kidnapped and killed out in a rural area that I happened to have lived at when I was a senior in high school. The suspect is a Fed Ex driver that was out delivering packages. I'm so glad they found him and so quickly, but my heart goes out to the family of the little girl. :( 

Finding her body and her killer so quickly is not the case with the four college students that were murdered in Idaho. It's been four weeks and it seems like they, the police, have no suspects or motive for the slayings. Scary and sad. :( 

Yours truly is going on a holiday. Yes, going somewhere cold even. It's to celebrate life. To celebrate 11 years of still being here. Got a plan ticket that was too good to pass up so now I will drive like crazy to make sure my bills are squared away and to have money for hotel and food. God always makes away so I'm not concerned at all. It WILL happen as I am fit as a fiddle (not really but still better than when going through cancer) to drive every day until I leave for holiday. #praiseGod #yay #exploringtwonewcountriessoon #lifeisgood 


Correction: My mom died on November 29th not the 28th

Also, when I commented about the four college students that were slain in Idaho and said that maybe the killer or killers killed the guy first it is not against the women or that women can't defend themselves. But since they were petite, and the guy didn't look small maybe they killed him first knowing they'd have a harder time with him than with the women. That's all. #peacesign 

Dec 04, 202229:30
All over the map on this one, sorta. Happy Thanksgiving!

All over the map on this one, sorta. Happy Thanksgiving!

All over the map, but not really. lol

Talking about the mass shooting in Colorado Springs, Colorado. :( Also, about something crazy that happened toTday while Uber driving. Thanksgiving plans. The World Cup in Qatar. Saudi winning against Argentina.

Happy Thanksgiving! 

Whoever you are...wherever you are...be safe, be kind and pass on that kindness. God bless.

Nov 23, 202230:08