HollieGrams

Since 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 Facebook

Watching 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 Facebook

I 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 Facebook

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 Facebook

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 Facebook

I 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 Facebook

I 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 Facebook

In 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 Facebook

I 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 Facebook

A 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. 

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. 

My 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. 

I 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. 

I 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. 

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. 

While 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.

I 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 Family Focus section of the Union Newspaper. 

Episode 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 Newspaper

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.

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.

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.

 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 

When 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. 

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. 

This 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 this first published in The Union Newspaper in Grass Valley, CA.

2020 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.

I 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 pleasant way to begin your week. This column was previously published in The Union Newspaper.

The 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. 

My 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.

As 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.

I 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 .

I 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 Newspaper.

I 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 2018 and September 2019 ..still incredibly relevant!

Back 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 still relevant today!

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!

That 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. 

When 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. 

Episode 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!

Episode 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.  

Episode 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.