In this introductory episode, I'll tell you more about myself and my purpose.

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SHOW NOTES

Hello! I'm Ann. Welcome to the first episode of Fireside Diary. I'm glad you're here.

As the world moves ever faster, I’m looking for quiet places to reflect. Fireside Diary began embodies an idea: talking about thoughtful subjects in a calm way. Perhaps we’re gathered around a campfire, making s’mores. Or, maybe we’re sitting by a cozy fireplace on a snowy day, sipping hot chocolate.

My goal with every episode is to bring folks together around a campfire where one person tells a story and everyone just … listens. Then, everyone discusses, usually without screaming.

When you find this kind of calm — as opposed to the rampant noise permeating daily life — you might find yourself falling asleep. That’s okay. I won’t be offended at all. In fact, I encourage you to turn on an episode, set your phone’s timer, turn off your screen, and purely relax as you listen. Fireside Diary is also a great show to have on in the background while you’re being creative — cooking, gardening, or painting, perhaps?

My subjects of interest include art, cinema, food, history, leadership, nature, political science, religion, spirituality, sports, travel, and wellness. A pot-pourri of everything, really. I’ll share facts where you say, “Wow! I didn’t know that!” And, I’ll share stories which give me some faith in humanity. We need more of that. We might tackle some hard topics together as well, but I promise we’ll do it with an optimistic spin.

Thank you for being here. Please know that I intend to keep Fireside Diary listener-supported so we won’t be interrupted by jarring ads. That’s right. No commercials. If you can, please help me by tossing another log or two on the fire: https://www.firesidediary.com/ 

Be well,

Ann

MUSIC

"Blues Vibes" by Michael Kobrin