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Rereading Our ChildhoodRereading Little Women, with Jamie StiehmOn this episode, syndicated columnist Jamie Stiehm joins us to reread Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel Little Women, which was published in two parts in 1868 and 1869.Mentioned on this episode:Other books by Alcott: Little Men (1871), Eight Cousins (1874), Rose in Bloom (1876), Jo’s Boys (1886)Also mentioned:Peyton Thomas’s tweet saying Alcott was transPeyton Thomas’s New York Times guest column saying that Alcott was transPeyton Thomas’s podcast Jo’s Boys (on Apple and Spotify)Film adaptations: Little Women (1933), with Katharine Hepburn (tra...2025-07-1654 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading Magic by the Lake by Edward EagerOn this episode, we reread Edward Eager’s 1957 book Magic by the Lake, the sequel to Half Magic, which we discussed during our first season. Mentioned on this episode:The Time Garden and Seven-Day Magic by Edward EagerEager’s New York Times obituaryBy Pike and Dyke by G.A. HentyDeborah’s novels George Washington and the Magic Hat, John Adams and the Magic Bobblehead, and Thomas Jefferson and the Return of the Magic HatThe books of E. Nesbit Songs: “Paddling Madeleine Home,” “Do Do...2025-06-1932 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading Mary Poppins by P.L. TraversOn this episode, we reread Mary Poppins, P.L. Travers's beloved 1934 classic. We discuss the difference between the book and the movie version of the magical nanny, changes in the book to remove racist portrayals, and Travers's strange and interesting life. Mentioned on the episode:Other books in the series:Mary Poppins Comes Back (1935)Mary Poppins Opens the Door (1943)Mary Poppins in the Park (1952)Also mentioned: Kathryn Hughes' 2005 Guardian review of Mary Poppins She Wrote: A Biography of P.L. Travers.A Goodreads rev...2025-05-1559 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading All-of-a-Kind Family by Sydney TaylorOn this episode, we discuss All-of-a-Kind Family, Sydney Taylor's 1951 classic about five sisters growing up on New York's Lower East Side. Over the course of a year, the girls experience joys (like celebrating Jewish holidays and the Fourth of July) and sorrows (like getting scarlet fever and, even worse, losing a library book), and spend a lot of time thinking about how to spend their allowance (one penny). Mentioned on this episode: Other books in the series:More All-of-a-Kind FamilyAll-of-a-Kind Family UptownAll-of-a-Kind Family DowntownElla of...2025-04-1734 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading Nancy Drew: The Secret of the Old Clock, with Sara FitzgeraldOn this episode, we discuss The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene, the first installment in the Nancy Drew series, with writer Sara Fitzgerald.Mentioned on this episode:Other Nancy Drew books:The Secret of Red Gate FarmThe Hidden StaircaseOther Stratemeyer Syndicate series:The Bobbsey TwinsThe Hardy BoysThe Rover BoysAlso mentioned:The Silenced Muse by Sara FitzgeraldSeventeenth Summer by Maureen DalyTeen romances by Betty Cavanna2025-03-2048 min
Once Upon a Trip20 Life-Changing Travel Hacks YOU Need to Know for Your Next Trip!As a non-minimalist ex-digital nomad who used to regularly live out of a 55-Liter backpack, Mary Grace has learned how to pragmatically cut corners throughout to truly get the most out of travel. In this episode, Mary Grace handpicks and goes through 20 specific travel hacks that she has implemented in her own life-saving situations abroad, and all of which she believes every traveler needs to incorporate into their trip planning and experiences for the most memorable, worthwhile outcomes - and most importantly, to help avoid as many unexpected, unpleasant surprises as possible! (00:00) Intro & Overview2025-03-1122 min
Once Upon a TripMy 20s Dating Fails, Mistakes, and Lessons Learned: The European EditionIf you're curious about how love, crushes and dates all go with Europeans... then this episode will be quite a fun ride for you!In this Part 2 EUROPEAN version and sequel to Mary Grace's earlier episode of Dating Fails with Americans (Ep. 12), Mary Grace handpicks and shares her love treasure chest full of dating mistakes, realizations, very embarrassing moments, and most valuable lessons learned with Europeans that she acquired throughout her twenties - all of which Mary Grace wishes would have been more emphasized to her in younger, single dating days.(00:00) Intro and...2025-02-1134 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading Johnny Tremain by Esther ForbesOn this episode, we discuss Esther Forbes's Newbery Medal-winning 1943 novel Johnny Tremain, the story of an apprentice silversmith in Boston who gets caught up in the events leading up to the American Revolution. Mentioned on this episode:Other books by Esther Forbes:Paul Revere and the World He Lived In (1942), winner of the 1943 Pulitzer Prize for History.The General's Lady (1938)Miss Marvel (1935)Also mentioned:The 1957 Disney movie adaptation of Johnny Tremain (trailer here)Gadsby's Tavern, in Alexandria, Virginia, which was built in 1770 and i...2025-02-0634 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson BurnettOn this episode, we reread Frances Hodgson Burnett's beloved 1911 classic The Secret Garden, about Mary, a neglected girl who discovers a garden on her uncle's Yorkshire estate that has been locked up for ten years. We discuss the magic of secret places and Hodgson's surprising ties to the United States, including periods living in a Tennessee log cabin and in Washington, D.C.Mentioned on this episode:Other books by Burnett:A Little Princess(originally published as Sara Crewe) (1905)Little Lord Fauntleroy (1886)Through One Administration(1881), an adult novel about...2025-01-2331 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading Little Town on the Prairie, with Judith KalbWe were delighted to welcome our first guest, Judith Kalb, to talk about Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little Town on the Prairie (1941), the seventh book in the beloved Little House series. Judy is, in addition to being Deborah's sister, a literature scholar and a lifelong Laura Ingalls Wilder fan.Mentioned on this episode: Pioneer Girl: The Annotated Autobiography, by Laura Ingalls WilderThe Complete Poetical Works of Alfred Tennyson Stuart Little and Charlotte's Web by E.B. WhiteThe Beautiful Snow: The Ingalls Family, the Railroads, and the Hard Winter of...2025-01-0950 minRereading Our ChildhoodOur Favorite Children's Books from 60 Years AgoFor our last episode of 2024, we talked about our favorite children's books of 60 years ago, which we defined as 1964-1966---a great era for children's books. Here are our favorites, but it's more fun if you listen to the episode first. We disqualified books that we've done episodes on. Mary Grace's top five:5. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.4. The Strange Light by James Reeves3. Ismo by John Verney2. The Castle of Llyr by Lloyd Alexander1. The Long Secret by Louise Fitzhugh2024-12-2625 min
Once Upon a TripMerry Goodbye, Happy New Year: Getting Ghosted, the "Yeehaw" Moment, and Moving On for the Right ReasonsA Christmas and New Year's fusion episode! Six years ago, on Christmas Eve 2018 in Wroclaw, Poland, Mary Grace said goodbye to a short-lived long distance relationship with Mario, a Romanian native from Bucharest, after he had constantly ghosted her and showed that he was never going to change. Mary Grace then spontaneously changed her New Year’s plans with Mario and went solo to Kyiv, Ukraine for some bigger and better surprises. This short episode is a sneak peak into a young, naive, one-sided relationship built on superficial excuses and ignored red flags.(00:00) Intro & Overview...2024-12-2414 min
Once Upon a TripMy Christmas Fairytale in Prague 10 Years Ago: Looking like a Santa Christmas Elf, The Heartbreak of Goodbyes, and What it Means to Live in the MomentA Christmas holiday trip down memory lane!10 years ago in 2014, 19-year-old Mary Grace went to Prague, Czech Republic with her dad just a few short days before Christmas to meet and spend long-awaited time with her online friend and Czech crush in the city, 25-year-old Liam. This episode recounts a highly personal account of Mary Grace’s short fairytale and memories with Liam at Christmas time in Prague, as well as dives deep into the innocence, emotional struggles of long distance and the lack of regrets in actively seeking out a young long distance love potential. Enjoy!...2024-12-1736 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading The Summer of the Swans by Betsy ByarsOn this episode, we reread Betsy Byars' The Summer of the Swans, which won the 1971 Newbery Medal. It's an evocative story of a 14-year-old girl who's preoccupied with her big feet and her puce sneakers until the disappearance of her younger brother, who has an intellectual disability, forces her to look beyond her own adolescent thoughts. Mentioned on the podcast:The 1970 Kirkus Review review of the book 1971 Newbery Honor Book Enchantress from the Starsby Sylvia Louise EngdahlAnother 1970 book about an adolescent girl's search for identity that, in Mary Grace's opinion, sh...2024-11-2830 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Secret Pitch by Donald J. SobolOn the second annual Encyclopedia Brown episode, Mary Grace and Deborah match wits with America’s most brilliant boy detective, and with each other, in solving the cases in the series’ second installment, Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Secret Pitch.Mentioned on the podcast:Goodreads reviews of Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Secret PitchOther Rereading Our Childhood episodes:Rereading Encyclopedia Brown, Boy DetectiveYou can find Deborah’s author interviews on her blog, Books Q&A by Deborah Kalb, and Mary Grace’s adventures in the 1...2024-11-1427 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading The Saturdays by Elizabeth EnrightOn this episode, we reread Elizabeth Enright's 1941 novel The Saturdays, about four children who pool their allowances and set out on solo adventures in New York.Mentioned on the episode: Other books in the Melendy family series: The Four-Story Mistake (1942)Then There Were Five (1944)Spiderweb for Two (1951)Also by Elizabeth Enright:Thimble Summer (1938)Gone-Away Lake (1957)Return to Gone-Away (1961)Other Rereading Our Childhood episodes:Rereading Harriet the Spy by Louise FitzhughRereading Stuart Little by E.B...2024-10-3132 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George SpeareMary Grace and Deborah discuss Elizabeth George Speare’s 1958 Newbery Medal winner The Witch of Blackbird Pond, about a girl, Kit, who’s struggling to fit in in a Puritan community in colonial Connecticut.Mentioned in this episode:The Crucible, Arthur Miller’s 1953 play about the Salem witch trials.Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.Kit’s childhood reading includes The Pilgrim’s Progress and The Tempest.The Bronze Bow, Speare’s 1962 Newbery winner about a Jewish boy living at the time of Christ.Calico Captive, Speare’s 1957 first n...2024-10-1736 min
Once Upon a Trip"How do you travel so much?" In today’s episode, we take a very comprehensive dive into this highly popular question that Mary Grace has been asked regularly throughout the years, and how Mary Grace was able to live and travel abroad in Europe and Turkey for the majority of her twenties.Enjoy!! (00:00) Intro & episode overview(02:19) How it all started & my first trip to Europe(03:35) Studying abroad in France & how I traveled as a student(05:30) Transparencies(06:53) Budget travel in Europe is cheaper and easier(08:20) Online friends in Europe made tr...2024-10-1528 min
Once Upon a TripChildhood & Growing up in Germany vs. America, feat. MarcoIt's throwback time! In this episode, Mary Grace and Marco take a trip down childhood memory lane and talk about their kiddy favorites and flashbacks growing up in America and Germany, respectively, in the late 1990s and early 2000s.Listen for nostalgic and happy feels, thinking about your own childhood experiences, hometown, foods, candies, TV shows and cartoons, and the things about childhood that Mary Grace and Marco now miss that you may miss just as much. Also listen for a very special German 1st day of school tradition that’s especially huge in the East of Ge...2024-10-0829 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading The Hotel Cat by Esther AverillOn this episode, Deborah (a cat person) rereads, and Mary Grace (not a cat person) reads, The Hotel Cat (1969), a late entry in Esther Averill’s long Cat Club series.Other books in the Cat Club series:The Cat Club (1944)Jenny Goes to Sea (1957)The Fire Cat (1960)Other podcast episodes:Rereading Harriet the Spy by Louise FitzhughRereading Ramona the Pest by Beverly ClearyRereading Freaky Friday by Mary RodgersRereading Stuart Little by E.B. WhiteAlso mentioned:...2024-10-0326 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading M.C. Higgins, the Great by Virginia HamiltonOn this episode, Mary Grace and Deborah read Virginia Hamilton's 1974 novel M.C. Higgins the Great, about a teenaged boy in Appalachia whose life is turned upside down when two strangers come to town. Hamilton won the Newbery Medal for the book; she was the first African American to win the award. Mentioned on the episode: Also by Virginia Hamilton: Zeely (1967) The House of Dies Drear (1968) The Planet of Junior Brown (1971) Other Rereading Our Childhood episodes: Rereading Jennifer, Hecate, Macbeth, William McKinley, and Me, Elizabeth by E.L...2024-09-1934 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank BaumOn this episode, Deborah rereads, and Mary Grace reads, a book that needs no introduction: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, also known as The Wizard of Oz. They discuss weird sequels, the history of sunglasses, the monoculture, and, of course, the movie. Mentioned on the episode:Also by L. Frank Baum: The Tin Woodman of Oz (1918)Father Goose, His Book (1899)Other Rereading Our Childhood episodes:Rereading Black Hearts in Battersea by Joan Aiken Rereading Half Magic by Edward Eager Also mentioned:The...2024-09-0646 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading Black Hearts in Battersea by Joan AikenMary Grace and Deborah commemorate the 100th anniversary of Joan Aiken’s birth by reading Black Hearts in Battersea, the second in her Wolves Chronicles series, featuring resourceful orphans and sinister plots in an alt-history version of nineteenth-century London.Mentioned on the episode:Other books by Aiken:The Wolves of Willoughby ChaseNightbirds on NantucketJane FairfaxAlso mentioned:The Shortest History of England by James HawesPost on the blog A Son of the Rock questioning King James's Scottish accent“What...2024-08-2337 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading Ramona the Pest by Beverly ClearyDeborah and Mary Grace discuss Beverly Cleary's 1968 classic Ramona the Pest. This was the first book starring Ramona, who appeared in Cleary's earlier books as Beezus's annoying little sister before going on to become Cleary's most beloved character. Mentioned in this episode:Other books by Beverly Cleary:Ellen Tebbits (1951)Henry Huggins (1950)Henry and Beezus (1952)Mitch and Amy (1967)Dear Mr. Henshaw (1983, winner of the 1984 Newbery Medal)Other Rereading Our Childhood episodes:Rereading "B" is for BetsyRereading A Wrinkle in T...2024-08-0841 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading The Mysterious Disappearance of Leon (I Mean Noel) by Ellen RaskinMary Grace and Deborah discuss Ellen Raskin’s 1971 mystery romp, The Mysterious Disappearance of Leon (I Mean Noel), about a woman’s decades-long search for her husband, whom she married as a child. (It’s a long story.) The book is full of word games, puzzles, and creative illustrations by Raskin, who was also a graphic artist.Other books by Ellen Raskin:Nothing Ever Happens on My Block (1967). This picture book, a childhood favorite of Mary Grace’s, was the first book Raskin wrote after illustrating many children’s books written by others.Figgs and...2024-07-2531 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry Mary Grace and Deborah discuss Misty of Chincoteague, Marguerite Henry's classic 1947 novel about Misty and her mother Phantom, wild ponies from the island of Assateague, and Paul and Maureen, a brother and sister from the neighboring island of Chincoteague who long to own them. Other books by Henry:Stormy, Misty’s Foal (1963)Justin Morgan Had a Horse (1945), a Newbery Honor BookKing of the Wind (1948), winner of the 1949 Newbery MedalSea Star, Orphan of Chincoteague (1949)Misty’s Twilight (1992)Also mentioned on the podcast:The li...2024-07-1127 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading The Book of Three by Lloyd AlexanderMary Grace and Deborah discuss The Book of Three (1964) by Lloyd Alexander. Other books in the series:The Black Cauldron (1965)The Castle of Llyr (1966)Taran Wanderer (1967)The High King (1968)Other books by Alexander:Time Cat (1963), discussed by Deborah on a blog postAnd Let the Credit Go (1955)Janine is French (1960)The Wizard in the Tree (1974)Park Avenue Vet (1960)Fifty Years in the Doghouse (1964)The King's Fountain (1971)Also mentioned:A 2012 School Library Journal pollSam, Banks, and Moonshine...2024-06-2838 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading Anne of Green Gables by L.M. MontgomeryDeborah and Mary Grace discuss Anne of Green Gables, L.M. Montgomery's beloved 1908 tale of a strong-willed and imaginative orphan.Other books in the series:Anne of AvonleaAnne of the IslandAnne of Windy PoplarsAnne's House of DreamsAnne of InglesideThe Blythes are Quoted (short stories)Also mentioned:Some books and poems that Anne reads:"Curfew Must Not Ring Tonight" by Rose Hartwick Thorpe"The Lady of Shallot" by Alfred, Lord TennysonBen Hur by Lew Wallace"Marmion" by Sir W...2024-06-1345 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading February's Road by John VerneyMary Grace introduces Deborah to John Verney’s 1961 novel February’s Road. Other books by Verney:Friday’s Tunnel (1959)Ismo (1964)Seven Sunflower Seeds (1968)Samson’s Hoard (1973)Going to the Wars (1955)A Dinner of Herbs (1966)Also mentioned:The Arm of the Starfish (1965) by Madeleine L’Engle,Verney’s illustrations.A post on the blog Clothes in Books.The illustrations of Edward Ardizzone.An obituary of Verney in The Independent.A post on the Farnham Trust’s website about Verney. 2024-05-2942 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading Stuart Little by E.B. WhiteDeborah and Mary Grace reread Stuart Little, E.B. White's 1945 classic about the adventures of a New York boy who looks exactly like a mouse. They discuss their early memories of reading Stuart Little (or, in Mary Grace's case, having her mom read it to her), Garth Williams' wonderful illustrations, and pioneering children's librarian Annie Carroll Moore's vehement opposition to the book. Mentioned on this episode:Charlotte's Web by E.B. WhiteThe Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. WhiteThe Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E.B...2024-05-1635 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton JusterOn this episode, Mary Grace and Deborah discuss The Phantom Tollbooth, Norton Juster's 1961 classic about Milo, a boy who's bored with life until a mysterious tollbooth takes him and his electric car to The Lands Beyond, where he meets the warring kings of Dictionopolis and Digitopolis and many other memorable characters. Jules Feiffer's numerous illustrations are as important a part of the story as the text.This is the last episode of our first season. We'll be back in May. Mentioned on this episode:The Dot and the Line (1963), written and illustrated by N...2024-02-2227 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading Danny Dunn and the Anti-Gravity Paint by Jay Williams and Raymond AbrashkinOn this episode, Deborah and Mary Grace discuss Danny Dunn and the Anti-Gravity Paint, published in 1956. In the first book of the popular series, Danny discovers a secret rocket project and, oops, accidentally launches the rocket into space.Discussed in this episode:A 2023 New Yorker article about Danny DunnOther books in the series:Danny Dunn and the Homework Machine Danny Dunn and the Fossil CaveAs Deborah mentions, Danny Dunn and the Anti-Gravity Paint was illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats, who wrote and illustrated the Caldecott A...2024-01-2425 minRereading Our ChildhoodOur Favorite Children's Books from 50 Years AgoMary Grace and Deborah ring in 2024 with a special episode where they count down their five favorite books from 50 years ago, defined as published between 1972 and 1974. They (mostly) didn't reread these books for the episode, so their choices are based on their childhood memories.As Mary Grace mentions, the format was inspired by the Book Riot podcast, which has done a number of similar countdowns, including a fun episode on the top bookish phenomena of the past 25 years. Here are Deborah's and Mary Grace's favorites--but we suggest that you listen to the episode before looking...2024-01-1123 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading Pippi Longstocking by Astrid LindgrenMary Grace and Deborah discuss Pippi Longstocking, Astrid Lindgren's 1945 classic (published in English in 1950) about an anarchic Swedish girl. They discuss their love for the book as children, their mixed feelings on rereading it, and Pippi as a feminist icon. Mary Grace, who spent a month in Sweden earlier this year, talks about Lindgren's legendary status in Sweden, where she's literally on the money. Discussed on this episode:The BBC News survey on the 100 greatest children's books of all time, with Pippi Longstocking at #3 Pippi in the South Seas by Astrid LindgrenT...2023-12-1435 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading Half Magic by Edward EagerMary Grace and Deborah discuss Edward Eager's Half Magic, the first of Eager's seven books of magical adventures. Four bored siblings living in a Midwestern city in the 1920s find a magic amulet...except it only grants half of what you wish for. We talk about what has and hasn't held up in the six decades since Half Magic was published, about Eager's life, and about the real (and extremely inappropriate) silent movie they go to.Mentioned on this episode:Barbara, the inappropriate movie, reviewed in Motion Picture World . (The critic didn't like it any...2023-11-3034 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie BrinkDeborah and Mary Grace read Carol Ryrie Brink's 1935 Newbery Medal winner Caddie Woodlawn, which is based on Brink's grandmother's childhood adventures on the Wisconsin frontier. Mentioned on this episode:Caddie Woodlawn's Family by Carol Ryrie Brink (previously titled Magical Melons) (1939)Two Are Better Than One by Carol Ryrie Brink (1968)Louly by Carol Ryrie Brink (1974)Mary Grace mentioned what she thought were two different blog posts on a website about portrayals of American Indians in children's books. Actually, it was just one post: https://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/2007/03/reflections-on-caddie-woodlawn-teaching.html.2023-11-1642 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading Freaky Friday by Mary RodgersMary Grace and Deborah reread one of their childhood favorites, Mary Rodgers' 1972 mother-daughter body-switching story Freaky Friday. They also discuss Rodger's posthumous 2022 memoir Shy, which was a New York Times Notable Book. Mentioned on this episode:The intro to the PBS show Mystery!, with animation based on illustrations by Edward Gorey.A Billion for Boris, the sequel to Freaky Friday, which Mary Grace and Deborah both enjoyed as children. Summer Switch by Mary Rodgers, in which Ape Face and his dad switch bodies, with less-than-hilarious results. Freaky Monday, a supposedly co-authored...2023-11-0338 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading Little Witch and The Little Leftover WitchDeborah and Mary Grace celebrate Halloween by reading two books about witches, Little Witch by Anna Elizabeth Bennett, published in 1953, and The Little Leftover Witch by Florence Laughlin, published in 1960. Both books are about lonely little witches who find homes with non-magical families. Other witch-related books mentioned on the episode:The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare (1958)The Active Enzyme Lemon-Freshened, Junior High School Witch by E. W. Hildick (1973)The Wizard of Oz books by L. Frank BaumThe Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling2023-10-1929 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'EngleMary Grace and Deborah reread Madeleine L'Engle's 1962 classic A Wrinkle in TIme, about...well, it's hard to describe what it's about. A troubled girl. A missing father. A genius brother. Three mysterious women. Interplanetary adventure. An evil, throbbing brain. None of this does justice to a book that two science fiction-hating girls ended up loving, and that their grown-up selves had a wonderful time returning to. Discussed on this episode:Listening for Madeleine, Leonard Marcus's book of interviews with people in L'Engle's life. Cynthia Zarin's controversial 2004 New Yorker profile of L'Engle.Th...2023-10-0554 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading The Great Brain by John D. FitzgeraldDeborah and Mary Grace read John D. Fitzgerald’s 1967* novel The Great Brain, the first book in the series featuring John, the narrator, and his older brother Tom, the eponymous Great Brain, who wreaks havoc on their late 19th-century Utah town with his devious moneymaking ventures. Mentioned on this episode:The Amazon review that gives parents a heads-up about disturbing content in the book. Mary Grace recommends the Encyclopedia Brown books, featured on a previous episode, for fans of The Great Brain. She also recommends Two Are Better than One and Louly, by Ca...2023-09-2132 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading The Owl Service by Alan GarnerMary Grace and Deborah reread Alan Garner’s Carnegie Medal-winning 1967 novel The Owl Service, which tells the story of three teenagers, Alison, Gwyn, and Roger, who find themselves reliving a Welsh legend of love and betrayal that plays out over every generation. Discussed on this episode: A 2021 Guardian profile of Garner. Mary Grace recommends Lloyd Alexander’s The Chronicles of Prydain series and Susan Cooper’s The Dark is Rising series for fans of The Owl Service.The real-life dinner plates that inspired the book, at the Bodleian Libraries‘ Facebook page.2023-09-0746 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective by Donald J. SobolEncyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective, which was published in 1963, is the first of Donald J. Sobol’s 29-book series featuring Encyclopedia, the boy detective who always gets his man (or boy, or girl). The solution to each crime is revealed at the end of the book. In this episode, Deborah and Mary Grace match wits with Encyclopedia, and with each other, in identifying the culprits.Discussed on this episode:The full Encyclopedia Brown series on Goodreads.Two-Minute Mysteries, a collection of Sobol’s syndicated columns for adultsSobol’s New York Times obitua...2023-08-2431 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading "B" is for Betsy by Carolyn HaywoodMary Grace and Deborah celebrate the beginning of a new school year by rereading "B" is for Betsy,, Carolyn Haywood's 1939 novel about a little girl navigating the complicated world of first grade. It was the first in a long series of books about Betsy and her friends.Mentioned on this episode: The twelve books in the Betsy series, on Goodreads Haywood's Eddie series, on GoodreadsHaywood's Penny series, on Goodreads Mary Grace's blog page where she discusses Dorothy Canfield Fisher's Understood Betsy (it's #7 on the list)Haywood's New...2023-08-1042 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading Ballet Shoes by Noel StreatfeildDeborah and Mary Grace discuss Ballet Shoes, Noel Streatfeild's classic 1936 story of a trio of adopted sisters, Pauline, Petrova, and Posy, who attend a school for professional children in the performing arts in London. Ballet Shoes is the first in what became a series of "Shoes" books about children working in the theater, the circus, etc. Mentioned on this episode: Plays that the girls perform in:The Blue Bird, by Maurice Maeterlinck (a large chunk of which, weirdly, appears in the text of Ballet Shoes)A Midsummer Night's Dream, by William...2023-07-2730 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading The Children of Green Knowe by L.M. BostonOops! Mary Grace made a mockery of the show title by picking a book that it turns out she probably didn't read as a child. What she (and Deborah) actually did read was The RIVER at Green Knowe. Nevertheless, they had a great time discussing The Children of Green Knowe, the first book in the series, which is about a boy named Tolly who goes to live with his great-grandmother in a mansion haunted by seventeenth-century children. Mentioned on this episode:The Amazon review that Mary Grace mentions where the reviewer complains about the book be...2023-07-1335 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading Harriet the Spy by Louise FitzhughMary Grace and Deborah discuss Harriet the Spy, Louise Fitzhugh’s 1964 classic about an 11-year-old would-be writer, her spying career, and her interactions with her nanny, her classmates, and her parents. Discussed on this episode:Other books in the series:The Long Secret (1965)Sport (1979, published posthumously)Other books by Fitzhugh: Suzuki Beane, a parody of Eloise, written by Sandra Scoppettone and illustrated by Fitzhugh.Nobody’s Family Is Going to Change (1974).Deborah's Q&A with Leslie Brody, author of the Fitzhugh biography Sometimes You Ha...2023-06-2942 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading Henry Reed, Inc. by Keith RobertsonMary Grace and Deborah discuss Henry Reed, Inc., Keith Robertson's 1958 novel about a boy who starts a research business while spending the summer with his aunt and uncle in a small town near Princeton, New Jersey. This is the first in a five-book series about the adventures of Henry and his friend Midge. Other books in the series:Henry Reed's Journey (1963)Henry Reed's Baby-Sitting Service (1966)Henry Reed's Big Show (1970)Henry Reed's Think Tank (1986) As Mary Grace mentions, Robertson's first novel, Ticktock and Jim, is available as a fr...2023-06-1539 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading Jennifer, Hecate, Macbeth, William McKinley, and Me, Elizabeth by E.L. KonigsburgDeborah and Mary Grace reread Jennifer, Hecate, Macbeth, William McKinley, and Me, Elizabeth, E.L. Konigsburg’s 1967 debut novel. You can listen to this episode here.Discussed on this episode: Other books by E.L. Konigsburg:From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, Konigsburg’s Newbery Medal winner about a brother and sister who run away to the Metropolitan Museum.(George)A Proud Taste for Scarlet and MiniverAbout the B’nai BagelsA Smithsonian Magazine article commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of From the Mix...2023-06-0139 minRereading Our ChildhoodRereading Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy BlumeOn the first episode, Mary Grace and Deborah revisit Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, Judy Blume's 1970 classic of adolescence.Mentioned on the podcast:Other books by Judy Blume:Then Again, Maybe I Won’t, the boy equivalent of Are You There, God? It’s Me, MargaretTales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great, the first two books in the popular Fudge seriesIt’s Not the End of the World, the story of a girl whose parents are divorcingForever, the much-banned book about a teen...2023-05-1840 min
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Misadventures with Mary GraceEp. 34 - GUESS WHO’S BACK, BACK AGAIN! *1ST VIDEO POD*Watch the FIRST EVER MISADVENTURES VIDEO PODCAST!!!
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Misadventures are FINALLY back! On episode 34 Mary Grace talks about staying in New York, getting a haircut and 2 astigmatisms, Ballin’, getting ID’d for whip cream, A.I. Mary robots, World records and the World Series, and a statue with no name. New episodes along with video podcasts every week 🕺🏼!
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Dead End Convos PodcastEpisode 9: My Sister Drank Cleaning Solution :( ***Terrible Situation***Send us a textLiz & Mary Grace talk about Elizabeth's horrible experience with mixing the wrong concoction before getting on a plane to Europe. Also, as promised by Elizabeth, there is some holiday talk. 2021-11-2356 min
home—body podcastThe Power of Deep Alignment for Beautiful Futures —mary grace allerdicePhysical and energetic alignment connect you to the possibility of your own healing. In this episode, Mary Grace breaks down the concept of alignment, how it connects to your empowerment + what is possible, and how true inspired creativity is an absolute necessity for sustainable futures. At this crest of the climate crisis and mid-extinction event, it is essential for all of us to step into our intuitive power and work towards more regenerative + beautiful futures. we discuss —Why I deleted InstagramWhat is deep alignment in both the physical and energetic bodiesSome common causes for misalignment Why align...2021-09-2348 min
Dead End Convos PodcastEpisode 1: The Awkward Pilot EpisodeSend us a textWatch Mary-Grace and her dad (Rob) awkwardly and aggressively stumble through their first episode. MG, for some reason, can't stop taking unnecessary jabs at her dad, while he pretends to be a calm, monotoned and even-keeled individual. 2021-09-2124 minDead End Convos PodcastEpisode 2: Rob Quits the Podcast?Send us a textOnly the second episode and Rob couldn't handle the heat. He almost quit the podcast and recalls his reasoning while bantering with Mary-Grace. Both show their stubborn, bullheaded personalities. Like father, like daughter!2021-09-2150 minMisadventures with Mary GraceEp. 33 - No Turtles In The HoodMary Grace talks about working on a television show, seeing no turtles in the hood, climbing the Aggro Crag in her dreams, Soot Man, Elon Musk on SNL, Cobra Kai, the Balenciaga sneaker bag, Crystal Meth in a burrito, Jenner 2021, a chicken shortage, Mayweather v Paul, Dogecoin, and clubs opening up.
2021-05-0739 minMisadventures with Mary GraceEp. 32 - Hot Girl Summer at Jurassic Park?Mary Grace talks about being jobless in Seattle, her latest Stand-up show, Old people, Patrice O'Neal, Getting glasses, Tough Mary Grace 2021, Kong v. Godzilla, Jerry destroying Tom's life, Elon Musk making a real Jurassic Park, Russia, and having a Hot Girl Summer?
2021-04-2429 minMisadventures with Mary GraceEp. 31 - A Muppet...Mary Grace talks about her Ski trip, #FreeBritney, Chris D'elia, Crutches & Buses, The Masked Singer?, A Forklift Accident, Megan V The Queen, And Wendy Williams Fart/Burp
2021-03-2355 minMisadventures with Mary GraceEp. 30 - Like Father, Like DaughterOn the 30th episode of Misadventures, Mary Grace has on her first ever guest! They discuss weed, hipsters, explosions, Casaba melons, starting chants, Patti LaBelle, road tripping, breakdancing, alien jerky, and modern art.
2021-03-0554 minMisadventures with Mary GraceEp. 29 - The Valentine's Day SpecialOn The Valentine's Day Special Mary Grace talks about loving yourself and all things V-day, Malcom & Marie, The Washington Whites, cuddling for money, the color red, scary jeans, and why you should never do the "Tony Danza"
2021-02-1948 minMisadventures with Mary GraceEp. 27 - Fear FactorMary Grace talks about what she would do for money, Fear Factor, the deep depths of dieting, and Brits.
2021-01-2341 minMisadventures with Mary GraceEp. 26 - Large MargeMary Grace has a sad guest on this episode. She discusses G-Palt, Christmas, her New Year's Resolutions, Wonder Woman 1984, Eminem, Denny's, becoming the heavy weight champion of the world, her diet, and the storming of the Capitol.
2021-01-1539 minMisadventures with Mary GraceEp. 25 - The Sweet Sounds Of ChristmasDon't be a jerk, it's Christmas! Mary Grace talks about Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez, diamond implants, having cone-shaped eyes, ugly Christmas sweaters, Christmas, New Years, and her new instrument! THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO MISADVENTURES IN 2020! Let's continue to laugh ALL 2021!
2020-12-2630 minMisadventures with Mary GraceEp. 24 - I'm A HamMary Grace talks about The Act, the Drake candle, A vagina scented candle, breakdancing and parkour in the olympics, ugly Gucci shades, The Kardashians, being yelled at in a Hello Kitty hat, my cat becoming a millionaire, and being on television.
2020-12-1845 minMisadventures with Mary GraceEp. 22 - Gone Wild For A Chicken SandwichMary Grace talks pretending to be an FBI agent for a chicken sandwich, The great Popeyes v Chic-Fil-A debate, concerts, Britney Spears, conspiracy theories, Pokémon, the dangers of snorting candy, how her diet is going, stand-up, and the Great Disney Fiasco of 2017
2020-11-1343 minMisadventures with Mary GraceEp. 21 - The Devil's LettuceMary Grace talks about getting the Covid test, crowd surfing, snorting Smartie's, Halloween 2020, being a famous dopplegänger, the legalization of weed in New Jersey, dieting, Songbird, and Ellen
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2020-11-0659 minMisadventures with Mary GraceEp. 20 - The Legend Of The Missing Hotdog SuitMary Grace speaks about The Election and voting, Adele on SNL, weight bias, Halloween, Jamie Lee Curtis as the Activia spokesperson, costumes, karaoke, where to get that good good candy, The Mets World Series, and The Legend Of The Missing Hotdog Suit.
2020-10-3052 minMisadventures with Mary GraceEp. 19 - I'm AMary Grace talks New York vs. Pumpkin play-by-play, The Joe Rogan Experience with Post Malone, conspiracies, her super power, spilling water on herself, the Pattern app, Psychics, corn maze shenanigans, haunted attractions, ping pong, an Elizabeth scratch and sniff, The Walking Dead, and the truth about Pretty Little Liars -A
2020-10-2642 minMisadventures with Mary GraceEp. 19 - I'm AMary Grace talks New York vs. Pumpkin play-by-play, The Joe Rogan Experience with Post Malone, conspiracies, her super power, spilling water on herself, the Pattern app, Psychics, corn maze shenanigans, haunted attractions, ping pong, an Elizabeth scratch and sniff, and The Walking Dead -A2020-10-241h 04Misadventures with Mary GraceEp. 18 - Dumpster Diving & A Travis ScottastropheMisadventures are back! This week Mary Grace talks about dumpster diving, dying her hair red, a cancelled gym membership, a Walmart stampede, bathroom kitty, the infamous Travis Scott meal, Tyra Banks on DWTS, street urchins, and Jeff Bezotron.
2020-10-151h 04home—body podcastAries Full Moon, Venus in Virgo, Mercury Retrograde: Be as Old as Time / Mary Grace AllerdiceIn this episode, I'll talk about some of the astrological highlights for the next couple weeks as well as share a channeled message for this part of the month. I also discuss:*Full Moon in Aries*Venus moving into Virgo*Mercury opposing Uranus*Sun opposing Mars*Mercury stationing retrograde in ScorpioSupport the Podcast on Patreon + get monthly video astro forecastsGet FREE monthly prompts for the current astrologySave $10 when sign up for this month's group healing circleMary Grace's IGMary Grace's websiteBook a 1x1 Session...2020-10-0132 minMisadventures with Mary GraceEp. 17 - The Sound Of A CoconutMary Grace talks about her birthday week, reveals the name of the beauty cult, Zendaya and Euphoria winning at The Emmy's, Game of Thrones and a large pocketed trench coat, Italians, and her thoughts on some ridiculous movies.
2020-09-2553 minhome—body podcastSun in Libra, Mercury in Scorpio, Sun Opposing Chiron: The Invitation of Healing / Mary Grace AllerdiceIn this episode, I discuss the Sun's ingress into Libra and Mercury's into the sign of Scorpio. I also talk about illness or wounds as a daimon that wants to lead us onto a healing journey and how that may be different from simply a "fixing" journey.I discuss:*Sun's ingress into Libra*Mercury moving into Scorpio*Sun opposing Chiron*Mars square Saturn*Healing as a spiritual journeySupport the Podcast on Patreon + get monthly astro forecastsGet FREE monthly prompts for the current astrologyMary Grace's IG2020-09-2443 minMisadventures with Mary GraceEp. 16 - IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!Mary Grace talks about turning 24, Carole Baskin, the Travis Scott meal, going behind the DJ booth, and almost dying at a Lil Uzi show.
2020-09-1838 minMisadventures with Mary GraceEp. 15 - Are Your Toes Being Exploited?Mary Grace has fleas... In this episode she speaks on outdoor stripping, selling feet pics, an Elizabeth Verzuz battle, speaking Spanish, the flu shot, getting her brows done during Covid season, and 'Cuties'
2020-09-121h 00home—body podcastWhen Things Don't Go as You Planned / Mary Grace Allerdice"Things not going according to plan doesn't mean it's the end of the world."In this unplanned episode of the podcast, I share intimately and casually about things not going according to plan and how to respond when we feel like we're on fire. I also do something I've never done on the podcast which is share a message from the Akashic Records live while recording. I hope it lands for you. So grateful for you. Coming up /Group Reiki Circle on September 21 - Save your spot here!Support the Podcast...2020-09-0320 minMisadventures with Mary GraceEp. 11 - There's Something About Mary (Top 10 Part II)Listen as Mary Grace finishes up her all-time Top 10 countdown!
2020-08-1543 minhome—body podcastNew Moon in Leo, the Star + 6 of Cups / Mary Grace AllerdiceIn this episode, we’re going to dive into some astrology for the upcoming week and a half including the New Moon in Leo and Mars squaring Pluto. I’ll also share about the two Tarot cards that showed up as our compass for this period -- the Star + 6 of Cups.LINKS / Get FREE monthly prompts for the current astrologyMary Grace's IGMary Grace's websiteMore info on New Moon in Leo: Remote Group Reiki SessionSupport the Podcast on PatreonContact MeSliding Scale Homing WorkshopBook...2020-08-1327 minMisadventures with Mary GraceEp. 10 - There's Something About Mary (Top 10 Part I)Mary Grace's life is anything but ordinary. To commemorate the 10th episode of the podcast, Mary will recount the Top 10 most extreme moments of her life. Can you dig it?
2020-07-3136 minMisadventures with Mary GraceEp. 06 - Horoscopin'Mary Grace speaks on the return of baseball, horoscopes, softball shenanigans, covid parties, 1,500 views and Blac Chyna, and a dead fish.
2020-07-0326 minMisadventures with Mary GraceEp. 05 - The Ass Eating CouchMary Grace discusses Killer Sofa, a beauty cult, and eating hair at a drag show. Follow the @misadventurespodcast Instagram page for weekly updates. Don't forget to leave a rating and review on the Apple Podcast app. Follow and subscribe on Spotify and Youtube!
2020-06-2717 minMisadventures with Mary GraceEp. 04 - Cat-Calling & TikTokingMary Grace discusses a one star rating, getting cat-called while making a TikTok, a random sex doll, Chuck E. Cheese, and the dentist.
2020-06-2020 minhome—body podcastMercury Retrograde, Cancer Season Initiation + Ace of Cups / Mary Grace AllerdiceWhat are you nurturing into fruition? This is one question (among others) that I see Cancer season asking us to review and dive into. In this episode, I'll talk about:Mercury stationing retrograde in CancerSun entering CancerSummer SolsticeEclipse in CancerAce of Cups + 2 of CupsReviewing how we spend our energyOur creative potential individually and collectivelyHow Cancer helps us emphasize the creation that must accompany any destructionLINKSGet your FREE prompts to work with this week's podcastAstrology SessionsIntuitive Coaching SessionsMary Grace’s IGMary Grace's website2020-06-1835 minMisadventures with Mary GraceEp. 03 - Monopoly and ScientologyMary Grace talks about playing Monopoly against her will, Scientology, Ms. Juicy Baby, and sugar daddies.
2020-06-1221 minMisadventures with Mary GraceEp. 02 - Herpes CousinMary Grace talks about justice, a selfish strand of Coronavirus, wearing a toupee, and exercising after Shmononucleosis.
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2020-06-1128 minhome—body podcastFinding Center with Sword + Scales / Mary Grace AllerdiceIn this solo episode, I share from the Tarot cards I pulled for you and dive into some of the major astrological aspects for the coming week. Justice + King of Pentacles + Page of CupsSun square NeptuneMars conjunct NeptuneThe importance of centering within and withoutLINKSGet your FREE prompts to work with this week's podcastAstrology SessionsIntuitive Coaching SessionsMary Grace’s IGMary Grace's websiteEmail —> hi@mgallerdice.comSend us a message! 💫thanks for listening. peace, be well. 🙏2020-06-1134 minhome—body podcastWhen We Want (and don't want) to Transform / Mary Grace AllerdiceIn this solo episode, I share from the Tarot cards I pulled for you and dive into some of the major astrological aspects for the coming week. I share from two of my favorite poets and we discuss the modes of communication from and to the Underworld journey. I explore the negotiation of the ego as we’re moving towards transformation and how we can listen for the voice that is calling us and with the voice that wants to stay. I also talk about why control is not a solution; and, most importantly, I hold for the courage to...2020-05-2838 minMisadventures with Mary GraceEp. 01 - One Score and Three Years Ago...On the first ever episode of Misadventures with Mary Grace, your host Mary Grace talks about where she comes from and where she's going. She discusses the crown jewel of Elizabeth, air-time, and studying comedy in college.
2020-05-2621 minhome—body podcastMy Lessons from Closing a Business / Mary Grace AllerdiceIn this episode, I share about my story opening and closing a storefront business and my top 5 greatest lessons from the experience. I discuss:* Tarot for the week and accessing our inner fire to expand* The value of failure + why we shouldn’t be afraid of it* The necessity of self-forgiveness* The multidimensionality of every story, business, life, situation* How important it is to support small businesses you believe in* What your energy can tell you about whether or not it’s working* Who and who not to take feedback from2020-04-231h 05home—body podcastProposal for Tauran Creativity / Mary Grace AllerdiceIn this week's episode, Mary Grace offers the teacher and support of Taurus.Being okay with being uncomfortableA childlike state of trustTarot pull for the podcast collectiveAstrology highlights for the next weekNew Moon in Taurus and what Taurus has to teach us in this momentHow we can experiment with accessing Taurus energy right nowAdding creativity to our consumptionProposing the spring as a reminder of circular time and rebirthSHOW NOTESGet your FREE Prompts for the Taurus New MoonPurpose + Astrology bundle (save $70)Mary Grace’s IGMary Grace's websiteEm...2020-04-1635 minhome—body podcastNew Ways of Being / Mary Grace Allerdice"I feel certain that the seeds for the biggest changes of the decade are in this moment... We have to create new ways of being."In this episode I’ll share some Tarot cards I pulled for the collective, a little update on some astrological aspects this week; and I’ll also share some of my thoughts and intuitings around the moment we find ourselves in right now. Tarot reading for the collectiveHow I’m grounding with cooking + readingAstrological aspects for the week: Sun into Aries, New Moon in Aries, Saturn moving into AquariusThe optimistic value of comp...2020-03-1933 minhome—body podcastWhy We Shouldn't Bypass Money / Mary Grace AllerdiceIn this episode I talk about m o n e y and our relationship to abundance - specifically addressing feelings of guilt and how we potentially use 'spirituality' to bypass our relationship to money. I also address some of your questions about abundance+ capitalism, and interacting with resources, and I share some of my personal struggles and insights around money. Head's up: there is some explicit language in this episode, if you are sensitive to it.I discuss:Money is a resource that we all need to operateOur individual relationship to money and how we think...2020-02-2746 minhome—body podcastUnpacking Urgency + Inviting Your Weaknesses w— Mary GraceIn this episode, I say a huge thank you to our growing listenership; I am so in love with it. I also go deeper into the ways I'm being asked to show up, re-orienting my experience with time and letting our strengths shine.In this episode, I discuss:Ways to support the podcast. Almost all of which are completely FREE.Admitting + committing to my giftsCommitting to working on things that give me energyUniverse letting me know that it will only support me in things that come from my heart and that is itUnpacking a...2019-11-2125 min
The Global Mom Show29: Lucretia Berry - Talking to Your Kids About RaceHost Mary Grace Otis talks with Dr. Lucretia Berry, co-creator of Brownicity, a website devoted to helping families broaden their perspectives on race and culture and learn how to talk about them better. Mary Grace and Lucretia talk about how she dismantled the idea of race in her own life, and how her conversations with her daughter helped her develop a new way of talking about race that makes it easier for kids and their parents to understand difference and discuss it naturally.2017-02-0750 minThe Global Mom Show28: Mia Wenjen - Why Multicultural Children's Books Are So ImportantHost Mary Grace Otis talks with the co-founder of Multicultural Children's Book Day, Mia Wenjen. Multicultural Children's Book Day encourages everyone to add diversity into everyday by reading multicultural books. Mia and Mary Grace talk about their own families, why it's so important to see yourself in a book, and why we should be looking for books about people and places we know nothing about. Multicultural Children's Book Day is Jan. 27. Follow #Readyourworld on social media to get tons of book reviews! 2017-01-2438 min