Series Two Introduction

Liz Sumner introduces the next series of the podcast, a little wiser and even more determined. New episodes begin January 7th, 2019 Listen to the latest episode

Maximum Tilt

The North Pole has reached its maximum tilt away from the Sun. From now on there will be more light and less dark. Hallelujah. I love the winter solstice. The idea that days are getting longer fills me with renewed hope and energy. I, for one, need some of that.  This year has been a bit […]

Can an American woman do this?

I recently heard about a couple of guys who left established careers– one an engineer and one in finance– and went back to university to study music.  Wow, I thought. That would make a great subject for my podcast! “I Always Wanted to go back to school to study _____.” I loved the idea. It […]

Strange Missing Holiday

All this week I’ve had an almost physical sensation about the approaching holiday. It’s like knowing it’s “back to school” time when the seasons change even when it has been MANY years since you were a student. But around here I’m the only one feeling it because Italians don’t celebrate Thanksgiving. You don’t see coolers […]

When Nobody’s Listening

Do you ever get the feeling that you’re invisible? You make a good point or offer a wise suggestion and people simply talk over you. Maybe someone says the exact same thing you just said and everyone hears and agrees, leaving you standing there shaking your head or checking to see if you’re still corporeal. […]