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The Sages Among UsKristen Bardwell - Elder Care ProviderHost Hollie Grimaldi Flores chats with Kristen Bardwell about the pure joy of giving back to this community, owning a business, various options for senior care in Nevada County and the rewards of working with seniors as well as valuing employees. 2025-07-1029 min
The Sages Among UsRondha Sullivan - Rondha's In Home After CareHost Hollie Grimaldi Flores chats with Rondha Sullivan who has 40 years experience working in the senior care realm including running her own in home care business since 2020, with a love of the elderly. They discuss the challenges and rewards and what makes Nevada County a great place to be a senior. 2025-06-0630 min
The Sages Among UsSages Hosts RetrospectiveHost Hollie Grimaldi Flores leads her co-hosts of The Sages Among Us in a retrospective ranging from how the show began, why they choose to participate in community affairs in this way to their aspirations for future guests. She talks with Lori Burkart Frank, Brian Buckley, Paul Cummings and Keith Porter; host Kimberly Ewing was not able to participate. Learn why this team believes passionately in the concept of civic engagement as a key contributor to community vitality and success.2025-04-1628 min
The Sages Among UsCory Fisher - Writer and Former Producer for Michael MooreHost Hollie Grimaldi Flores talks with Cory Fisher about her time as a journalist, producer for Michael Moore including the Oscar nominated, Sicko and the importance and impact of a free media presence.2025-03-2030 min
The Sages Among UsPepsi Helmuth, Geriatric Nurse SpecialistHost Hollie Grimaldi Flores and Pepsi discuss the close family connections that lead Pepsi to her life's work as a nurse and as a dementia specialist. Tips on how to behave around people with Dementia, what dementia means and how to decide when it's time to seek support are just a few of the topics covered. 2024-08-2919 min
The Sages Among UsHeidi Wingo, Executive Director Hospice of the FoothillsHost Hollie Grimaldi Flores meets with Heidi Wingo to discuss Heidi's journey from the child of an Air Force Colonel to the road that brought her to her current role at Hospice of the Foothills . Her love and passion for treating the whole person rather than the symptom comes to fruition as Heidi serves Nevada County by leading Hospice of the Foothills with compassion and a love for all things human.2024-07-1130 min
The Sages Among UsHaley Hughes - Senior Marketer and AdvocateHollie Grimaldi Flores talks with Haley Hughes - New to Nevada County, Haley has a life long passion for volunteering and has found her love working with the senior population. A bright light, her message is to give back and enjoy life! Nevada County has many resources to offer the senior population and she is dedicated to helping match those who need with what is available here. 2024-05-3030 min
The Sages Among UsErnie Flores Nevada Union Highschool Varsity Football CoachHost Hollie Grimaldi Flores chats with S. San Francisco native and Serra High School graduate, Ernie Flores who moved to Grass Valley in 1989 and began volunteering at a variety of organizations from St. Patricks Church youth program to Nevada Union High School football.2024-04-0329 min
The Sages Among UsChad Wingo -- Publisher of The Union NewspaperHost Hollie Grimaldi Flores and Union Newspaper Publisher, Chad Wingo discuss the importance of supporting local media and what that means for our community. 2024-03-1330 min
The Sages Among UsJim Adams - Nevada Union High School Football Broadcasters and Mentor of YouthHost Hollie Grimaldi Flores and Jim Adams discuss the importance of mentoring youth and the challenges many youth face in today's world.2024-03-0630 min
The Sages Among UsEileen Mello, Marketing Manager Miners Foundry and AstrologistHost Hollie Grimaldi Flores chats with Eileen Mello a little bit about philanthropy and fundraising but also how astrology works and its affect on how we live our lives2023-12-2730 min
The Sages Among UsElias Funez, Editor The Union NewspaperHollie Grimaldi Flores interviews Union Newspaper editor Elias Funez about the importance and challenges of running a small newspaper. Funez has an extensive background in media including multi media photographer, reporter and editor for a number of newspapers from Modesto to Nevada County. 2023-10-1829 min
The Sages Among UsShanin Martin, Philanthropy ConsultantHost Hollie Grimaldi Flores and guest Shanin Martin discuss the importance of philanthropy. How nonprofits can best utilize sponsors for a successful event, the importance of consistent messaging and branding, all while having fun contributing to causes you love.2023-08-0929 min
The Sages Among UsKent Gallagher, Community Activist and PhilanthropistHollie Grimaldi Flores talks with Kent Gallagher, a long time Nevada County resident who has quietly given time and funds to many organizations and individuals over many decades. Kent Gallagher grew up in Bethesda Maryland outside Washington, DC..He was very active in Scouts and became an Eagle Scout. In 1966 he ditched his high school graduation ceremony preferring to take a job "washing pots and pans" at Glacier National Park, deepening his love of nature. He then spent two years at Colorado College in Colorado Springs. Kent graduated from the University of Maryland in 1970 in poli...2023-04-2729 min
The Sages Among UsSue Legate Halford, Actor, Producer, Writer and DirectorHost Hollie Grimaldi Flores talks with Sue Legate Halford, who has been active in the live arts/theatre community for several decades as an actor, producer, writer and director. Sue discusses the importance of the arts and the need for volunteerism in our community.Word Doc2023-01-2329 min
The Sages Among UsLisa Swarthout, Nevada County Supervisor-ElectHost Hollie Grimaldi Flores and District 3 Supervisor Elect Lisa Swarthout discuss Lisa’s many years in public service including why she continues to step into the political arena and what it takes to be a good elected official.2022-11-2329 min
The Sages Among UsKimberly Parker, Nevada County Economic ManagerHollie Grimaldi Flores interviews Kimberly Parker about her past positions in a variety of roles including the Crocker Art Museum and the Sacramento Zoo before taking the helm as the Executive Director of the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation which she recently left after 22 years to take a new position at the county.2022-10-1329 min
Curtain CallAugust 2022Co-hosts Cy Musiker and Hollie Grimaldi-Flores winnow the wheat from the chaff in the world of music and the arts each month, and on this episode, they're previewing the Nevada County Fair, the Brubeck brothers California connection, and the life of a freelance guitarist, one who jammed with Paul McCartney.2022-08-0628 min
The Sages Among UsDeb Thomas, Consultant and former Peace Corps VolunteerHost Hollie Grimaldi Flores chats with Debbie Thomas about her upbringing by two philanthropic and involved parents and her life long education in the power of giving back. She worked 30 years in high tech before spending 2 years as a Peace Corp volunteer and now makes Grass Valley her home. 2022-07-0726 min
The Sages Among UsPeter Stack - Partners In CareHollie Grimaldi Flores talks with Peter Stack who is an advocate working with Partners In Care who non-medical in-home care and full hospice services in Nevada County. Peter grew up in Nevada City graduated from NU and left to see the world. 38 years later, caring for his mother returned him to California and set him on an entirely different course. The experience filled him with a deep appreciation for the needs of both our elders and those who care for them. He turned his skills to marketing for In Home Care and nursing homes. About 2011, when local care homes officially...2022-06-0931 min
The Sages Among UsLynn Wenzel, Poet, Author, ActivistHost Hollie Grimaldi Flores helps us learn all about Lynn Wenzel, a writer, editor and political activist. She is the author of four books, the most recent being Puritans, Patriots & Pioneers (pub. 2022) and More Than Petticoats: Remarkable New Jersey Women for which she received a New York State grant. She has written for the New York Times, Newsweek and Ms. Magazine, among many others, and her poetry has appeared in numerous literary publications. She was a book reviewer for the New York Times, a columnist on antiques and collectibles for many national publications and has been a genealogist for...2022-05-2629 minCurtain CallMay 2022On Curtain Call this month, co-hosts Cy Musiker and Hollie Grimaldi-Flores cover a dance on Wolf Creek, the beer-classical music connection, a lesson in slack key, and the opening of festival season. 2022-05-0728 min
The Sages Among UsJeff Wenzel, Community Beyond ViolenceHost Hollie Grimaldi Flores brings us the story of Jeff Wenzel, a retired sales executive who serves his community as a board member of the Community Beyond Violence in Nevada County. Born in Brooklyn, he lived with Orthodox Jewish grandparents from Lithuania until age 7, when his family settled in Los Angeles, where he was put in a special speech class due to his Brooklyn accent! To Marin County for college, he met his future wife Lynn, joined the Army and eventually won the support of his future father-in-law. Jeff worked for Mattel in Los Angeles and then Manhattan for...2022-04-2129 min
The Sages Among UsJan Fisher, Author and SpeakerHost Hollie Grimaldi Flores brings us an inside look at the life story of Jan Fishler. After graduation from Ohio University, she loaded her belongings into her VW Super Beetle and headed for San Diego. One of only a few women in the video production industry meant time in San Francisco and Oakland, marriage, children and an eventual move to Nevada County and work with Grass Valley Group. A self-published memoir acted as a healing journey in her experience as an adoptee who sought information about her birth parents. Volunteer activities included lots of support for veterans, and a w...2021-11-1129 min
The Sages Among UsKevin Edwards, Manager, Nevada County AirportHost Hollie Grimaldi Flores explores all things aviation, and traces the story of General Chuck Yeager's aircraft with Nevada County Airport Manager, Keven Edwards.2021-10-0728 min
The Sages Among UsGil Mathew, Executive Director, Nevada County Economic Resource CouncilHollie Grimaldi Flores marks her hosting debut by introducing us to Gil Mathew, Executive Director of Nevada County’s Economic ResourHollie Grimaldi Flores marks her hosting debut by introducing us to Gil Mathew, Executive Director of Nevace Council, a businessman with a half century of experience building successful enterprises and a playwright, and so much more. For Gil, the secret to our success as a community revolves around building relationships. A key factor in his life is the desire to be of service, and for him the personal rewards of service are immense. Membership in Rotary has helped fulfill th...2021-09-0228 min
HollieGramsThat time there was a fireSince recording this episode, I have packed a "Go Bag" and have prepared for an evacuation order that luckily never came. The danger is real.In every episode -Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on Facebook2021-08-2304 minHollieGramsThat time it was time to go back to schoolWatching parents prepare for a new school year and thinking back to those Glory Days...In every episode -Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on Facebook2021-08-1705 minHollieGramsThat time I rode the bus to schoolI am pretty sure kids are going back to school this year... I wrote this when it was a sure thing!In every episode -Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on Facebook2021-08-1004 minHollieGramsThat time I tried to make friends with money.A few years and several hundred drawings later, I am still struggling. In every episode -Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on Facebook2021-08-0304 minHollieGramsThat time I realized I am too tired to be retired.A few years ago when a friend retired and I realized how busy she became. In every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on Facebook2021-07-2704 minHollieGramsThat time I went out after darkI wrote this a couple of years ago-- before the pandemic -- but did forego a late night at a festival last weekend and am actually going out after dark this weekend!In every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on Facebook2021-07-1905 minHollieGramsThat time Book club became a lifelineI have a shirt that says "My wine club has a book problem." Here's to regular meetings with words and wine.In every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on Facebook2021-07-1304 minHollieGramsThat time I said Hey to Michael FrantiIn continuing to work on my gratitude, I was reminded of the times I met Michael Franti and other random acts of kindness.In every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on Facebook2021-07-0604 minHollieGramsThat time I thought I lived in the best communityI wrote this after a complete stranger took the time to make sure I was okay. I love my community... even after seeing some of the underbellies the last couple of years... we are still keeping an eye out for each other.In every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on Facebook2021-06-2805 minHollieGramsThat time I travelled to FloridaA few years ago I visited a friend in Punta Gorda, Florida and realized I live in a bit of a bubble here in Northern California. Here are some observations.Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. 2021-06-2105 minHollieGramsThat time my father passed away.I wrote this in February 2019. With Father's Day this Sunday...it's a good reminder to "hug him if you've got him"...Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. 2021-06-1405 minHollieGramsThat time aging became a topic of conversationMy husband turned a certain age a couple years ago and I wrote about the whole getting old thing.Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. 2021-06-0705 minHollieGramsThat time my friend gave break dancing new meaningI wrote this not too long after the new year began and realized life would continue!Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. 2021-05-3105 minHollieGramsThat time I decided to hit the roadI wrote this in 2019 when one of the big concerns was rampant mass shootings. Still relevant. I hope you enjoy it.Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. 2021-05-2305 minHollieGramsThat time I tried online dating (for a friend)About ten years ago, I helped a friend find a mate via online dating... Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. 2021-05-1705 minHollieGramsThat time I admitted to a belief in Manjobs2021-05-1003 minHollieGramsThat time I realized this is the only life I am going to getWhile this was written pre-Covid, it feels rather appropriate for today.Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode : Holliegrams are musings of my own take on raising a family, relationships, health, aging, local and world events, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. Please subscribe on your favorite podcast format.2021-05-0304 minHollieGramsThat time my cat was murderedI wrote this in May of 2018 after my cat was taken out by some outdoor wild things. I wasn't sure I would ever get over it but about a year ago we got Mouser. Not the same.....Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on Facebook. In every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humorous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. This essay was previously published in the Fa...2021-03-3003 minHollieGramsThat time I used my mind for a changeEpisode 23: You can do it! The power of the mind to make life happen.Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humorous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. A version of this essay was originally published in The Union Newspaper2021-03-1604 minHollieGramsThat time I was a bully.Bullying is nothing new. I was bullied and I have been a bully. Nothing to be proud of, but am certainly aware.Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. This column was previously published in The Union Newspaper.2021-03-0104 minHollieGramsThat time the empty nest filled back up!With 7 kids, it was bound to happen. They moved out and then they moved back in!Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. This column was previously published in The Union Newspaper.2021-02-2204 minHollieGramsThat time we (thought) we emptyed the nest.The kids come and the kids go and the kids come back again. Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode: Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. This column was previously published in The Union Newspaper.2021-02-1603 minHollieGramsThat time I was a "Miss" I am about to celebrate a birthday, which made me think about age discrimination.Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode: Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. This essay was originally published in The Union Newspaper 2021-02-0804 minHollieGramsThat time I was mistaken for Carol BradyWhen people learn my husband and I have a blended family with 7 offspring, they would often throw out a comparison to that 70 something tv show....Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. 2021-02-0204 minHollieGramsThat time I had too many "friends"I wrote this a couple of years ago when overwhelmed by Facebook "friends." Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. 2021-01-2105 minHollieGramsThat time I went to the moviesThis was written a couple of years ago about a movie I saw and loved and how it reminded me how important it is to love with your whole heart... if you happen to have one. Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on Facebook. In every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humorous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. A modified version of th...2021-01-1204 minHollieGramsThat time I picked a word in 20202020 was a tough one, but I didn't know that when I wrote this! I ended the year with Covid and no access to a recording studio. Bear with me, it will all be better soon.2021-01-0405 minHollieGramsThat time I found a letter from my teenage selfI am unable to get to the studio for a couple of weeks so the quality of the podcast maybe a tiny bit off....I was Covid cleaning and found a letter I had written to myself as a teen. This is what I have to say about that..Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a plea...2020-12-0705 minHollieGramsThat time I decided on gratitudeThe pandemic has me down so I started thinking about the good stuff... like not having to homeschool the children....Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humorous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. 2020-11-3005 minHollieGramsThat time I decided to be over weightMy weight issues go back decades. This time is going to be different. ind me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humorous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. A modified version of this first published in The Union Newspaper in Grass Valley, CA.2020-11-2404 minHollieGramsThat time turkey neck took on a whole new meaningAs the holiday season approaches, I am finding aging is not so fun and it is beginning to show up.Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humorous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. A modified version of this first published in The Union Newspaper in December 2019.2020-11-1604 minHollieGramsThat time I chose small town livingI wrote this after hearing our small community was making news for being violent, so I took a look at percentage skewed data. Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. A modified version of this first published in The Union Newspaper in Octoberof 2015 .2020-11-0904 minHollieGramsThat time of apathyI wrote this shortly after the high school attack in Parkland, Florida, in 2018 when school shootings were becoming commonplace and thought back to how little I paid attention to politics when I was that age. Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. This column was previously published in The Union...2020-11-0204 minHollieGramsThat time I didn't voteI wrote 2 columns about the issues of voter apathy and voting ignorantly. They are combined here - give a listen and be sure to cast your ballot! Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. This is a compilation of two columns first published in The Union Newspaper in May of 201...2020-10-2508 minHollieGramsThat time I went to ParisBack when we all could travel freely, but terrorism and mass shootings were becoming commonplace, I wrote about how I felt after November 2015 bombing in Paris. We need to act locally. Vote. Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. This first published in The Union Newspaper in November of 2015 but sti...2020-10-1904 minHollieGramsThat time I thought about running.My husband is a runner and I am not. I wrote part of this in 2015 but have updated and added to it. Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. A modified version of this first published in The Union Newspaper in July of 2015 but still relevant today!2020-10-1205 minHollieGramsSigning On To ParentingThat time my son said I was never around.....In every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week.This column was first published in The Union Newspaper in March 2018. 2020-10-0504 minHollieGramsA Girl and Her GunWhen one of my kids mentioned they were thinking about buying a gun recently, it reminded me of a column I wrote shortly after the shooting in San Bernadino California. There has to be another way.In every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week.This column was first published in The Union Newspaper on February 4, 2016. 2020-09-2804 minHollieGramsAll The Single LadiesEpisode 3: I was reflecting on the pluses of being single with my friends who are pining for a mate. Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. First published in The Union Newspaper in October of 2015 but still relevant today!2020-09-2104 minHollieGramsBearly Making ItEpisode 2: A story about a getaway with my husband back when getting away was a thing! We had a close encounter with nature. Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought-provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. This essay was originally published in The Union Newspaper on June 18, 2018. 2020-09-1405 min
HollieGramsWhy I PodcastEpisode 1: My love of writing and my love of talking all came together one day in a podcast. Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community. They can be informative, inspiring, humourous, sad, thought provoking, or just a pleasant way to begin your week. 2020-09-0705 min