Fireside Diary: Recent Episodes
Ann
Fireside Diary shares thoughtful conversations in a calm way. Ann's goal with each episode is to encourage everyone to gather as if we're around a campfire making s'mores, relaxing, trading stories, and listening to an acoustic guitar. It’s also a great show to play in the background while you’re being creative — cooking, gardening, or painting, perhaps?
Topics include art, cinema, food, history, leadership, nature, political science, religion, spirituality, sports, travel, and wellness. A potpourri of everything, really.
Fireside Diary is listener supported, so we won’t be interrupted by jarring advertisements. That’s right. No commercials.
Birdsong. Bambi. Cherry Blossoms. This episode is a collection of short essays, lyrics, and quotes about nature. I hope listening makes your day more calm, more gentle, and more joyful.
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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/support
Be well,
Ann
MUSIC
"Blues Vibes" by Michael Kobrin
Getting better sleep is the single most important thing we can do to curb ADHD symptoms, clear brain fog, and boost our overall health. Today's tips will help us all fall asleep more easily and wake up at a regular time.
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Find Dr. John Kruse's videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9DgXCGFKc_af8DiEE74FMg/videos
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/support
Be well,
Ann
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"Blues Vibes" by Michael Kobrin
Our society doesn't recognize the contributions of older citizens in the same way it celebrates youth. Let's discuss ways to identify with and befriend our elders.
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YOUTUBE Comments For This Episode: https://youtu.be/M3WyiZaQZZo
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Complete the Story: https://amzn.to/3wQOUnE
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/support
Be well,
Ann
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MUSIC
"Blues Vibes" by Michael Kobrin
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Let's discuss three ways to curb mass shootings: reform, research, and kindness. This weekend's tragedies in Buffalo, New York, and Orange County, California, leave us wondering: how can we reduce rage and violence today?
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YOUTUBE Comments For This Episode: https://youtu.be/qKy0coP0Kpg
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
Today, I'm talking about how to relax and focus in this noisy world. Mentors, art, and scripture always inspire me. Limiting social media is helpful, too.
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YOUTUBE Discussion For This Episode: https://youtu.be/fMldRz3NIg8
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Jacques Pepin - Website: https://jacquespepin.org/
Jacques Pepin - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/kqed
Jacques Pepin - Art: https://jacquespepinart.com/
Rachel Ruysch painting: https://nmwa.org/art/collection/roses-convolvulus-poppies-and-other-flowers-urn-stone-ledge/
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
In this introductory episode, I'll tell you more about myself and my purpose.
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YOUTUBE Discussion For This Episode: https://youtu.be/KhphnL8th3U
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