Desiree and Pam take a long, hard look back at the last 30 years of managing money and maintaining a household.  What should we have done?  What did we do?  What we would do differently with regards to our money and our finances?  This should be interesting if not financially resourceful.  Don't forget to tune in and listen as Desiree and Pam talk managing money.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The changes in our community and socialization has been ongoing this past year.  It is beginning to effect even the most mentally well-balanced individual.  This time, Pam opens up the dialogue about how the last week has been the very worst for her and why.  Tune in on the stress factors of the "New Norm".   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

EPISODE #21:  Exactly one year ago today Desiree received her LVAD after a malfunction to the Impella.  After spending months at Northwestern thinking she was waiting on the next available heart, this happens.  What a disappointing blow on the path to healing.  Listen in as Desiree and Pam talk about the last 12 months of life on the LVAD Journey.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We are all together in one space today.  We are having fun, playing with the dogs, trying to solve our connection issues, and remote learning.  Let's talk to Corinne, the 13 year old daughter today.  Let's see if Corinne has any insight on who she is and what the heck is going on around her.  From the eyes of a 13 year old girl baller who has been in quarantine with her 53 year old mom for almost an entire year.  How's it going kid?  Our Life Out Loud. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Celebrations abound.  We are talking about being 50 something and what that means in our lives.  We push the conversation and the limits to compare the grandmothers of our child raising years and look at us now.  We mention friends who are blossoming in their 50+ years and how they make it seem so very easy.  What does 50 look like for you? Tune in and find out....Our Life Out Loud! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A SHOUT OUT to all the spouses, partners, mates, "friends with benefits" and all the other labels that represent our love situation.  Today we give thanks for the mates in our lives that make every day easier to bare.  We appreciate you and everything you  represent in our lives.  We review our relationships and determine what makes us feel good about our situations and what's different.  Listen in as Desiree and Pam discuss "What Makes Us Happy in Our Relationships".   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Every now and then we get very serious about a subject.  Today is that day.  We are celebrating Desiree's youngest son's 26th birthday along with the day she was told she would eventually need a heart transplant.  Today we talk about the emotional journey over the last 26 years of raising children, working and living life with the fear of death sitting in your lap or on your chest.  Desiree and Pam dig into the emotional journey that brought Des to her LVAD Story.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Is honesty always the best policy? Do we ALWAYS speak the truth? When is it appropriate to give a “Little White Lie”? Is highlighting your resume the same as lying? Do any of us really want to hear the truth? Can we handle it...The Truth? Let’s talk about it!!!! To lie or not to lie on Our Life Out Loud!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Do you ever think about the conversations with your mother and the things you wanted to ask and just couldn't?  What about the sex talk? Did your mom answer your questions?  Or marriage?  Was she right?  What do you think you missed out on?  What should you have listened to?  Let's see if Desiree and Pam's Mom got it right.  The conversations with your mom and the questions she never answered.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the midst of our political and racial climate, this is the perfect time to have this conversation. Two women, two friends, to African American women talking about racial inequalities.  We have a lot to say!!!! As usual!  Seriously, does the color of your skin impact the outcome of any given situation?  What's your thoughts?  What do you want to see happen?  What would you do if you were another race?  You decide.  Let Desiree and Pam help you see the world from their lens.  Let's Talk! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app