A variety podcast of silliness, randomness, and some history about Husking Bees, events that were a part of rural American social life of the 1800s to early 1900s. Y’know, stuff people did before Facebook.

My take on Episode #406 (Aug 12, 2020)of the True Crime Historian podcast - The trial of Audrey Jacobs for the murder of Cyril Gidley in Perth, Australia in 1925. TRUE CRIME HISTORIAN Episode 406: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-perth-ballroom-tragedy/id1071140651?i=1000488060387

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Nagging my son to create an intro for me.

This is my brush with someone who was probably a child predator.

Fun with Sleep Apnea! Sleep Medicine, a hammock for my chin, etc. This is the first and last time I will be recorded with mouth gear/appliance in, so it’s pretty special. I want this recording to be played at my funeral someday. 🤣No, we better not, on second thought!

Another sinus migraine...

This is the story of Rumpelstiltskin, written by the Brothers Grimm. Rumpelstiltskin is a mythical dwarf. He has anger issues and a desire to either raise a baby or eat a baby...the story is vague about that detail. He attempts to barter his magical spinning skills to gain the baby, but is thwarted because he can’t keep himself from boasting aloud …

Briar Rose by the Brothers Grimm. The original of what we think of as the story of Sleeping Beauty. There’s a talking fish! Storytelling by Darla of Dork may decrease insomnia for some listeners. This statement has not been approved by the FDA and is not meant to treat or cure any disease. Note for sensitivity, this story contains 1 violent inciden…

The original Brothers Grimm story is different from the Disney version and the many adaptations we’ve known. Storytelling by Darla of Dork Bedtime story, go to sleep, insomnia cure reading in English language

Published a few hours past Memorial Day 2020. 💝In 1915, T. Harold Watts wrote a letter to a friend back home in England. His letter is an interesting window to what life was like in battle in World War One, “the Great War,” I believe it was called. UPDATE- Thomas Harold Watts did survive the war. Here is Information from the National Archives of th…

Podcast recommendations for this week

Danderine was some kind of hair treatment to reduce disease of the scalp without making people go cuckoo for cocoa-puffs. Maybe the word “dandruff” hadn’t been created yet. Danderine was apparently made to prevent dander, or dandruff. I just love the use of language in these old ads. Feel free to send in requests for other old or odd ads! I might b…

▪️Homebodies like me excel at this coronavirus social distancing ▪️I have an episode of being sick of sickness fears ▪️Already tired of hearing the word coronavirus ▪️stress and stressed out omg▪️Mailbag (there isn’t any mail but I like to make it seem like I could receive some mail)▪️Comparison of flavored sparkling waters Waterloo & Bubly (not sp…

My advice & experiences of what works in writing descriptions on the Poshmark App. Yes, you can sell online.

A short episode from Darla the Duchess Of Dork. Welcome to my Dorkdom!

Independence Day VS 4th of July. I now like “Independence Day” more than “July 4th.” Because July 4 is a date that can be commandeered by political parties to their own benefit. Independence Day is a celebration of breaking free as our own nation...not a nation of Republicans, Democrats (or even Whigs), but our people were united, that’s why it’s T…

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Review by Darla Dixon. True Crime All The Time & True Crime All The Time Unsolved (TCATT), hosted by Mike Ferguson and Mike “Gibby” Gibson. Over 100 episodes each, so plenty for binge-listening. Resources: http://truecrimeallthetime.com (buy some cool True Crime merch)