A Slice From The Middle

One woman's often clumsy, sometimes touching, frequently funny journey through life starting in the middle of everything: Age, parenting, career, marriage, and the US. Short, first-person, slice-of-life audio essays.

Fresh Starts and "Families" 01/14/2022

Fresh Starts and "Families" Fresh starts, new dynamics, shared history...sometimes good, sometimes not, but optimism isn't a bad quality to bring into any group relationship. (That's a word salad sentence that belies the lighthearted essence of this.) Come hang out with me on these social media platforms that I'm probably not using to my advantage, but am using to my satisfaction. Or read more of my work on my /episode/index/show/amiddleslice/id/21715373

Parade Pissing: Royal Wedding Version 01/10/2022

Parade Pissing: Royal Wedding Version Welcome to Season Two! I'm starting with an observation that, while dated in this piece, is, seemingly, eternal...but doesn't have to be! For this season, I've accepted that I won't be updating my website, with each new episode so if you want to keep up, subscribe on whatever podcatcher you're using right now! Please and thank you! /episode/index/show/amiddleslice/id/21715319

When there's time, take it 11/19/2021

When there's time, take it I'm going to have to call this the end of season one (which is twice as long as I had originally intended) but I'm going to do so with a piece that means a lot to me. If you're curious, it took me four times to get through part of it. Thank you for joining me this season, I'll be back in a month or so with season two! If you subscribe on whatever podcatcher you're using, you'll be notified when season two starts. See you then! Bye! (Oh, oops, wrong podcast.) /episode/index/show/amiddleslice/id/21172148

The Store Where You Can Find Anything 11/15/2021

The Store Where You Can Find Anything One of those times when an everyday trip to an ordinary store was extraordinary. /episode/index/show/amiddleslice/id/21158885

Not Bringing Sexy Back To Dinner 11/12/2021

Not Bringing Sexy Back To Dinner A lesson I learned the hard way: Teachable moments are important in raising kids...but they can't be forced. Come back on Mondays and Friday for fresh slices! Visit me on , , or read more of my work on my ! /episode/index/show/amiddleslice/id/21066713

We've got the spirit, how 'bout you? 11/08/2021

We've got the spirit, how 'bout you? School Spirit Week is an annual adventure in multi-tasking and creativity...for parents. /episode/index/show/amiddleslice/id/21077426

Please Don't Be Six Forever and Ever 11/05/2021

Please Don't Be Six Forever and Ever In my family, 6-year-old kids have predictably unpredictable behavior. Watch The Kansas City Star, my Twitters, and Facebooks (both personal and for this podcast) for my re-newed column starting this month! I'm pretty excited to get going again! /episode/index/show/amiddleslice/id/20973608

Good n' Plenty 11/01/2021

Good n' Plenty When your life is packed, you savor every unpacked moment. How are you? Drop me a note at or visit me on or /episode/index/show/amiddleslice/id/20973545

Ban This! 10/25/2021

Ban This! In 2011 "little kids in restaurants" was a controversial topic...sigh, we were so naive in 2011, weren't we? Come back for fresh slices on Mondays and Fridays! /episode/index/show/amiddleslice/id/20897426

Overcoming Gridiron Prejudice 10/22/2021

Overcoming Gridiron Prejudice There are many paths to manhood, one of my sons took the path through a football field. Come back Mondays and Fridays for a fresh slice! (And you can join me on , , or the rest of the week!) /episode/index/show/amiddleslice/id/20895785

Baseball: What's in it for me? 10/18/2021

Baseball: What's in it for me? Part one of two parental bleacher reports this week! Come back on Mondays and Fridays for fresh slices! /episode/index/show/amiddleslice/id/20845016

And the Whiner is... 10/15/2021

And the Whiner is... We hate the whine; no work gets done when a kid is whining...but we ALSO whine. Come back for a fresh slice on Mondays and Fridays! Visit me on , , or my anytime! /episode/index/show/amiddleslice/id/20817098

Midwest: Lessons, Pride, and Strength 10/11/2021

Midwest: Lessons, Pride, and Strength I'm a transplant to the Midwest and, ten years after this originally ran, I'm still terrified of tornados. Come back for fresh slices on Mondays and Fridays! /episode/index/show/amiddleslice/id/20747186

Humble Pie and Tootsie Roll Casserole 10/08/2021

Humble Pie and Tootsie Roll Casserole This could be the greatest time-saving bit of advice (other than not doing something) that I can ever impart. You're welcome? New episodes Mondays and Fridays, come visit me on , or my website! /episode/index/show/amiddleslice/id/20733941

Better, But Broken 10/04/2021

Better, But Broken About 600 words on depression. New episodes Monday and Friday Come hang out with me: /episode/index/show/amiddleslice/id/20591405

Sibling Rivalry Victory 10/01/2021

Sibling Rivalry Victory Sibling rivalry grows up...sorta? New episodes Monday and Friday! Join me on da socials! /episode/index/show/amiddleslice/id/20591318

Homework? Hold My Coffee 09/27/2021

Homework? Hold My Coffee I've learned a few things, painfully, over the years. This is one (arguably it's on the low pain side.) New episodes Monday and Friday Join me on the clicky places: /episode/index/show/amiddleslice/id/20591255

Dear Diary, Time Travel Is So Cool! 09/24/2021

Dear Diary, Time Travel Is So Cool! One of my favorite podcasts of all time, recreated. Kinda. Social media hang-out with me on: Or my website /episode/index/show/amiddleslice/id/20537606

When Introverts and Extroverts Mingle 09/20/2021

When Introverts and Extroverts Mingle Once I figured out the difference between me and my introverted loved ones...life was better for both of us. New episodes on Mondays and Fridays! /episode/index/show/amiddleslice/id/20423759

Of Traditions and Birthdays 09/17/2021

Of Traditions and Birthdays Traditions, and cakes ... with a pinch of salt. I would love to hear your birthday traditions, join me on or to talk about them! /episode/index/show/amiddleslice/id/20423585

Back to School Lessons 09/13/2021

Back to School Lessons Life is a journey of learning experiences and parents get a huge lesson when our kids start school. /episode/index/show/amiddleslice/id/20423534

From Talker to Soft Talker to No Talker 09/10/2021

From Talker to Soft Talker to No Talker A weird illness left me speechless. Join me (on social media, not being speechless, that was kinda miserable.) Twitter: Facebook: My Website: Email: [email protected] /episode/index/show/amiddleslice/id/20362025

Bloom Where You're Planted 09/06/2021

Bloom Where You're Planted Whether it's a place you want to be or one where life drops you...are you blooming? Join me on My website: Via Email: [email protected] /episode/index/show/amiddleslice/id/20361851

Fighting for Exclusive Ownership of Pens and Mules 09/03/2021

Fighting for Exclusive Ownership of Pens and Mules We all need our own stuff, right? An easy theory to understand, a tough one to apply. New episodes on Mondays and Fridays (for now, anyway) Join me on Twitter @ or Facebook @ For even more, visit /episode/index/show/amiddleslice/id/20352065

Tales from a non-hugger 08/31/2021

Tales from a non-hugger Welcome to the first episode! The longer title is Tales from a non-hugger: What was your last hug like? /episode/index/show/amiddleslice/id/20325692

Introduction! 08/30/2021

Introduction! Hello! Welcome to A Slice from the Middle, my journey through life starting in the middle of everything! This first episode, honestly, is the one that in a year or two I can listen to and cringe, hopefully, because we have come a long way. Today, we both begin that journey, thanks for joining me! /episode/index/show/amiddleslice/id/20313599

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