With the help of my phone, I've begun maintaining a running list of the memories that come to mind when specific songs are played. Music has always been a love of mine. I can't recall a certain point in time when that love began. I just know that music has always been a part of… Continue reading Song = Experience
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Podcast #46- Chapter Eight- Not My Mother’s Menopause
https://anchor.fm/kari-wagner-hoban/episodes/Not-My-Mothers-Menopause--Chapter-Seven-e1i467u I meant to publish this last week, but time got away from me. When I say "this week's chapter," I really mean "last week's chapter." And when I talk about three things I'm looking forward to in the podcast, know that I recorded it last week. I know this doesn't mean anything to you,… Continue reading Podcast #46- Chapter Eight- Not My Mother’s Menopause
Favorite Musicians from The Midwest
The whole reason I wrote this post was that I discovered, in 2022, that The Violent Femmes are from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which completely blew my mind. For some reason, I assumed they were from England. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com As a result, I decided to spend an evening going through my playlists to see… Continue reading Favorite Musicians from The Midwest
Screw It, I’m Eating Tater Tots, Episode 20- Simplify
Preparing for Election Day tomorrow, the looming social media warfare, the inevitable lockdown, and of course the ever-present COVID. November's tater tot post is chock full of things to keep your mind occupied and to simplify your life during this hectic time. If you're new here and are wondering, what the hell is a tater… Continue reading Screw It, I’m Eating Tater Tots, Episode 20- Simplify
Homeschooling Myself- Lessons I am Learning While in a Pandemic (Universe-isms)
I've mentioned to you several times about my new "Universal" self. This evolved Kari. This new-age hippie shit Kari. I began minimizing the items within my home. Then I listened to my oldest daughter who told me about manifesting. This then led me to find a book on Amazon that I intended to give to… Continue reading Homeschooling Myself- Lessons I am Learning While in a Pandemic (Universe-isms)
Music Will Help You Forget That Your Life is Absolutely F*****G Miserable
I found a bunch of cool writing prompts on Pinterest and thought this might be just enough to take you away from it all for a half-hour journey. Music is one of my most favorite coping mechanisms and what I qualify as self-care, so I am calling myself your therapist for the day and writing… Continue reading Music Will Help You Forget That Your Life is Absolutely F*****G Miserable