Wendy reads more from her mother's journal as her excitement builds in anticipation of her trip to Texas with Mike. Early journal entries are read showing the contrast in her mother's attitude.

Wendy nears the end of her mother's journal, but it is far from the end of the story.

Wendy reads more from her mother's journal as her excitement builds in anticipation of her trip to Texas with Mike.

Wendy explores early aspects of the life of Zeniar Kizer Edwards, her mother's cousin, who left Wendy's mother money. She reads more journal entries which reveal her mother's fantasy world and plans for possible travel with, Mike, the "love of her life".

Wendy shares more revealing entries from her mother's journals. She examines her mother's increasing frustration with her situation, while being oblivious that she created it.

Wendy shares more revealing entries from her mother's journal. Her mother is emboldened by her recent financial windfall.

Wendy shares more from her mother's journal. She is able to piece together elements of her mother's increasingly erratic behavior.

Wendy delves into her mother's journal to reveal several ironies and how inherited money caused her mother to become more delusional.

Wendy reminisces about the good times with her mother before inherited money and an ex-husband brought chaos to her family.

Wendy shares more about how inherited money and the return of her ex-husband affected the lives of her parents and her family.

Wendy discusses her relationship growing up the only girl in a family with five brothers.

Mick shares the difficulties and ultimate rewards with adoptions that he and his wife, Julie, experienced while expanding their family.

Meteorologist Adam Sherwinski shares about how he became interested in meteorology. He talks about how his childhood experiences with storms sparked his interest in studying meteorology.

Patty Biggers gives insights about being an admin for two very popular pages. She explains how just three people manage busy pages, one with over 250,000 members!

Wendy and Stacy discuss the challenges of writing and self-publishing a book. They also share their feelings about getting pets spayed or neutered and the importance of adopting, not shopping.

April Walk, owner of Coyote Creek Tack & Stables, Sigel, Illinois, discusses her trail riding business and the many aspects of being in the horse business. She shares her experience with boarding the world famous Budweiser Clydesdale horses, as well as her joy of camping and trail riding in her down time.

Brian Lau, shares the challenges and rewards of being in the agro-tourism business. His faith in God is instrumental to Brian. He tells how farmers like him have to be willing to new, progressive ideas to keep the farm profitable.

Wendy and Stacy read and discuss listeners experiences with good customer service.

Wendy and Stacy read and discuss listeners experiences with good customer service.

Carolyn Cloyd returns to discuss the Coles County Historical Society and the Coles County Historical Museum. Carolyn shares how the museum has grown and also shares her hopes for the Coles County area.

Part 2. Wendy and her husband, Stacy, reminisce about all of their guests and episodes in 2023.

Part 1. Wendy and her husband, Stacy, reminisce about all of their guests and episodes in 2023.

Wendy shares family Christmas memories and traditions, and how the holidays transition when we deal with the loss of loved ones.

Bobby Potter grew up in Lawrenceville, Illinois and has been a drummer since he was a young boy. Bobby shares his many exciting experiences portraying Ringo Starr in Beatles tribute band, 1964, the Tribute. As big fan of the Beatles Bobby tells about his fantastic opportunity playing in amazing places like Carnegie Hall.