December 26, 2012
by Robin
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A very shouty, boozy, Christmasy episode, choppily edited due to the aforementioned shoutiness and booziness. With special guest Jenn, visiting us from the States! 00:00 Intro 00:22 Welcome our guest, Jenn Z 02:55 Penguins are cuter in winter but still … Continue reading
November 26, 2012
by Robin
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This week we have a special episode, our first recorded together in the USA, with an even more special guest: Viki Diedrich: Collin’s mom, my mother-in-law, exclamation point enthusiast! Listen on for tales of Thanksgiving and joy! 00:00 Intro 00:23 … Continue reading
October 29, 2012
by Robin
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USA! USA! Sadly this episode is sans Collin, but my dear friend and gracious host in Pittsburgh Annie D. fills in to help recap the emotional rollercoaster that has been my three weeks back in the states. 00:00 Intro 00:23 … Continue reading
September 24, 2012
by Robin
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There’s not going to be a new edition of the podcast today because it is a three-day weekend here in South Africa. [Don’t worry, there will be a special holiday (read: intoxicated) edition of the podcast recorded later today and … Continue reading
January 2, 2012
by Robin
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It’s a new year, which means I can change all the things I don’t like about myself through the willpower that comes with a new Calendar, right? Except I don’t have a new calendar, because who uses paper calendars these … Continue reading
December 14, 2011
by Robin
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Nobody’s perfect, which means every married person has flaws. But what you hope for as a married couple is that your shortcomings will be complemented by one of your partner’s strengths and vis versa, so that you can balance each … Continue reading
November 23, 2011
by Robin
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I’ve roasted eleven turkeys in my life. The mantle of cooking the turkey somehow fell to me after my mom died, and I started have two Thanksgivings a year five years ago, so I know my way around a turkey. … Continue reading
November 19, 2011
by Robin
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Remember when I said I was going to start having wedding recap posts on Fridays, and then the first Friday after that declaration rolled around and I didn’t put up a post? Sorry to be such a let-down. My excuse … Continue reading
January 2, 2011
by Robin
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I had a great New Year’s Eve, but because everything that happens in my life a) relates back to my wedding and b) can be twisted into a source of anxiety, I now have a few new concerns about my … Continue reading
December 31, 2010
by Robin
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New Year’s Eve is always a little intimidating, because of the intense cultural pressure to HAVE FUN, GODDAMNIT. It’s a little like a wedding, where you’re supposed to have some profound calm going on AND the most fun you’ve ever … Continue reading