Pearls On Tuesday: Recent Episodes
Denyse H. O'Connor
This podcast documents my personal journey while doing an extensive edit & purge of my home of 28 years.
This podcast describes my personal journey towards eliminating bias from my life and references the basic premises of Choice Theory.
This podcast offers "to do" list ideas to do alone and with others. It also describes the best Christmas tip ever!
This podcast explains 5 excellent ways to navigate family gatherings during the holidays, ensuring more joy and relaxation for all.
This podcast discusses the concept of GRATITUDE in a new way. Romancing the Ordinary - finding ways to zhoozh up even the most ordinary of tasks and remembering to be grateful for each and every day.
This podcast describes 4 ways to create a stress-free, shopping free holiday. It is a Heartfelt approach to gift giving.
This podcast discusses a tool I call, "Middle Magic". This tool will help you navigate and improve all of the important relationships in your life.
This podcast celebrates the season of fall by sharing some of the best poems of the season.
This podcast discusses the idea of the "lifequake" and how these often-undesirable happenings can be a gift, a lesson, or an opportunity in the end.
This podcast discusses ways to remain involved and relevant as we age by learning new things, creating new experiences, and staying involved in the world around you.
This podcast discusses the front porch - how it was used in the past and how it is used today. You will hear the authors ideas on what we have lost and what we have gained when we allowed "porch sitting" to become a thing of the past.
This podcast is a collection of my thoughts based on the words of Buddhist nun, Pema Chodron as heard on Oprah’s Soul Sunday.
This podcast is based on the poem, Life at Midlife, by Mary Anne Perrone. It includes my thoughts on hope and expectation as we enter midlife and how I choose to live in freedom from waiting.
This podcast describes my 59th Birthday/OBX Vacation that didn't happen. I honestly discuss my issues in dealing with disappointment and how I came to terms with it.
This podcast discusses the benefits of female to female relationships and how having "gal pals" enriches our lives.
This podcast discusses the value of journaling and how it offers an opportunity for self-reflection and leaves a legacy.
This podcast addresses the importance of good mental health practices and gives examples and suggestions one might look for in our own behaviors and those of others.
This podcast discusses the subject of talk counseling for young children. It is written from the perspective of the author.
This podcast discusses the jewelry basics every woman should own and how to budget for and choose these items. Categories include: everyday pieces, special occasion pieces, and statement pieces.
This podcast covers the subject of indecision and gives listeners 5 easy steps to help them become better decision makers.
This podcast discusses common practices found in schools over the years and how schooling has changed and evolved. Filled with truth and humor!
National Wine Day is celebrated on May 25. This podcast discusses the types and varieties of wine and how to begin your wine journey in your local area.
This podcast discusses the meanings behind some of our favorite spring and summer flowers and how to "speak" the language of blossoms.
This podcast shares the early history and meaning behind the celebration of Mother's Day and includes a reading of "A Mother's Love" by Helen Steiner Rice.
This podcast discusses our Quality World Pictures, as defined by Dr. William Glasser, and discusses how our Quality World Pictures along with the 5 Basic Needs drive our behaviors.
This podcast discusses the Five Basic Needs, as identified by Dr. William Glasser. We will learn how our basic needs drive our behaviors and how to recognize these high need areas in ourselves and others.
This podcast defines the term, brocante and explains the basic elements of brocante collecting and decorating. It references the magazine, Loving Brocante.
This podcast explains a Harvard Study conducted over 75 years which defines the importance of good relationships to overall health and stamina over the course of our lives.
This is a collection of poems read and shared from various genres of poetry in honor of National Poetry Month.
This podcast is a reading of the poem "I Want To Age Like Seaglass" by Bernadette Noll. The narrator also discusses the meaning of the poem and offers suggestions for Seaglass Art.
This podcast discuss the history and origin of April Fools' Day from the perspective of an elementary school teacher.
This is a reading of The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, and The Tale of Two Bad Mice.
The is Part 2 of my memoir about my childhood growing up with my grandmother in suburban Virginia.
This podcast tells our personal story of being cat parents to two extraordinary felines. And, how we opened our hearts and homes to a shelter pet after a heartbreaking loss.
This podcast discusses the art form of Assemblage, made famous by Joseph Cornell. Directions are included for creating a mini-shadow box using Altoid tins.
This podcast discusses ideas to enhance mind, body, and spirit as we move into the season of spring.
This podcast discusses the history and whim behind the festive holiday beverage, the Tom and Jerry.
This podcast discusses the importance of traditions and how they bring comfort and joy to our lives.
This podcast discusses the differences among goals, resolutions, and affirmations and how to use them to get what you want.
This podcast discusses the lifestyle and concepts of Hygge and how to bring this comfort into your own home.
This podcast guides hosts and hostesses as to the use of placecards and table seating tricks.
This podcast discusses the "Warm Fuzzy Box" and how it can be used by adults and children alike to boost the spirit and promote self-confidence.
This podcast discusses the character of Winnie the Pooh and how his cartoon series promotes kindness as a virtue.
This podcast is a reading of my book, The Lion and The Coconut which introduces Choice Theory to young children. Choice Theory is the work of Dr. William Glasser.
This podcast discusses the formation of a pearl and why I named my blog, Pearls On Tuesday.
This podcast delves into the definition of "love" describing what love is and what love isn't.
This podcast discuss the techniques involved in navigating good relationships with adult children.
This podcast, based on an Irish Proverb discusses the steps involved in making sound decisions from start to finish. It references the works of Dr. William Glasser.
This podcast delves into the Irish Proverb about laughter and sleep and offers supporting medical proof.
This podcast discusses some of the most commonly heard Irish myths and legends. Some are fact and some are fiction.
This podcast is a reading of chapters 1-3 of my memoir, Cherished Child, My Life With Nanny.
This podcast explains the Japanese ancient art of Kintsugi and how it relates to our modern world and mental health.