Oddly Adulting

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle would be proud. A memorable parenting moment transpired with my teenager in recent days and I'm recording it here for posterity.

Spoiler alert – I had Covid. It was no fun and I don’t recommend it. I also can’t help but find the circumstances under which I contracted it “humorous.”

I don’t believe in ghosts, but I don’t not believe in them either. In this episode, I ask the existential question: can you call a crime scene “home?”

We planned a trip to Colorado. We ended up getting our kicks on Route 66.

Spoiler alert: the coverage of this year’s epic road trip will come to you in two parts, and I will tease the second part to you for an entire hour. Mua ha ha. Shout out to Producer Amy for the list of discussion questions which drove the discussion.

What if 2020 is a refining fire instead of just a dumpster fire? What if a year of “covidschooling” ends up putting all our kids ahead in one undervalued area even if they experience some lack of progress on another level? Articles:Scary MommyMotherly

Allow me to indulge in some unsolicited advice about how you (or someone you know with school age children) can make the most of this wild, weird school year that is upon us. Spoiler alert: you can do it! Click here to read the correct facts about Charlotte Mason (which I butchered to an embarrassing […]

Meet Dustin, an inventor, bread man, and founding producer of the show. Also my favorite* brother. *coincidentally, he is my only brother

The truth I do not stretch or shove. When I state that the dog is full of love. I’ve also found, by actual test, an Olive dog* is the lovingest. – Ogden Nash *original poem reads “a wet dog”

I totally forgot that I was an expert at planning drive by parties. Also, welcoming a new producer and giving shout-outs to producers new and old!

Making light of lockdown one makeshift bingo ball at a time.

I’m sure you’re up to your ears in Covid-19 news, so let’s take a trip through my set of 1989 encyclopedias and learn how one or two pandemics have shaped history in the past. Also find out how a sheep having breakfast spreads one of the great neglected diseases.

Chris comes back on the podcast to help me deconstruct how personality tests are saving our marriage, one lengthy abbreviation at a time. Also, the producer roll call grows by one!

I love meal planning so much I literally wrote the book on it. Also revealing my newest favorite recipe and the winners of the first Oddly Adulting giveaway. Sheet pan chicken fajitas: https://damndelicious.net/2019/07/24/sheet-pan-chicken-fajitas/ My book:Putting Dinner on the Table

Some events are worth forgetting. Also, an update on the giveaway.

It’s not just for mothers anymore! Also, announcing my first giveaway!

What I did on my Christmas vacation and what I’ve planned but not necessarily resolved to do in 2020.

I should not be trusted with the job of decorating the Christmas tree.

Meet the original, genetic producer of the show: my dad. He’s from Texas and you’ll wish you were too after you hear some of his stories from growing up in the Lone Star State.

The best part about having an extrovert for a friend is that they make you do stuff.

We totally recommend getting married too young. Meet Chris!

It is possible to enjoy hiking even when one of your family members is a honey badger.

Odd and/or punny costumes are my favorite.

Sometimes, I go to Baltimore… and I get murdered zero percent of the time. Meet my first co-host, Nasrene! Also introducing Producer #5!

I (now) only open mail addressed to me, and other random talking points somewhat related to books. Click here for a free book (thru 10/29/19)

Let’s read some books together, shall we? In this first of many episodes on this topic we will revisit some of my favorite nonfiction and kid reads.

Talk a walk down memory lane and learn some Japanese while you’re at it. With minimal interruptions this time in the laundry room makeshift studio.

How a mythical creature life hacked my parenting.

Instead of dwelling on current issues like VSCO girls, let’s talk about the time I went to Babyland General Hospital.

Subtitled – how I cope when it’s hotter than heck outside and I wish I were back in England. *featuring unplugged guitar riffs by me

Recap of a completely above reproach weekend of nerding out about homeschooling. Featuring unplugged solos by me.

13 Mondays til Christmas y’all. Just FYI. Show notes:This is the style of keychain I do a poor job of explaining in this episode:keychain via Amazon

I never succeeded with journaling until I started reading the ones my gramma left behind. Show notes:This is the size book I am using. There are several different sizes available from the printing company but this is the particular one I’m accustomed to!journal via Amazon

Although I aspired to be Nancy Drew as a child, I turned out to just be your average, run of the mill, odd adult who uses Instagram in my spare time.

*with special guests

For some odd reason we thought it would be a good idea to take our family on a ~5000 mile road trip in our ancient Suburban.

Had a successful home school day, so I decided to talk about it. Also mentioned a few current favorites on social media and latest iTunes downloads.

A key ingredient to developing #anoddadulthood is to work your way into some weird jobs.

Episode 1 told you who I am. Episode 2 tells you why/how I started this podcast, and what to expect from future shows. Spoiler alert – you can expect it to be a lot of me! Talking into the void! ha