2026 is the 7th Season of The Boomer Woman’s Podcast.
Each episode is a conversation between me – I’m Agnes Knowles, your host – and a guest who talks to a subject that, someway, somehow, is relatable to Boomer Women. The guests can be any age, any gender, as long as their message is positive, informative, pertinent to our demographic.
You, dear listener, might need to be open-minded, curious, tolerant, inclusive… and if you are, you will enjoy these conversations, maybe learn something, and I encourage you to share each and any episode!
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Episodes
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
Agnes' frustrations with technology opened up MarSulaika's frustration with neighbours who refuse to respect the physical distancing regulations in place to deal with COVID.
Mar Sulaika asks when Agnes started to rebel which of course was the perfect segue into Harry Potter and the traditional roles of women (which almost got Agnes onto her soapbox!)
Next, questions about a remote air force station leads to ferry routes and the looking up of Malibu North.
Mar Sulaika discusses the correlation between writing and jazz which relates to Ron Howard... of course...??
We end on quite a chuckle today so stick with us to the very end.
Editorial comment: Yes, "dick around" is a technical term. :-)
Mar's Musings: https://thestorygoddess.ca/musings-from-the-goddess/
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Friday Apr 03, 2020
Or maybe we don't need threads.
COVID in Care Facilities is a very real stress - Mar Sulaika's mom is in care (but sense of humour prevails if you want to check out her latest article, link at the bottom.)
Jann Arden entered the discussion, both as a fellow podcaster and as an author.
What happens after COVID? We wade in with some opinions. Add yours at our website.
Agnes discusses her need to create a language alert to stay on Apple Podcast's good side. And of course Agnes can't resist trying to technologize Mar Sulaika!
Note from Agnes: please be patient with the sound as I try to find the right equipment mix to keep my two-year-old grandson in sight while tuning out his activity of choice! #mycovidchoices
Links you might be interested in:
Sulaika's article: https://thestorygoddess.ca/ya-gotta-laugh-delights-of-dementia/
Agnes FaceBook group for women: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SassySavvySuccessfulWomen
Jann Arden's books can be found at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
We'd like to hear from you: https://twoboomerwomen.com/join-the-conversation/
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Monday Mar 30, 2020
Monday Mar 30, 2020
There truly is some hysteria to this COVID-thing, and sometimes it can be difficult to separate oneself especially when, as Mar Sulaika knows, one's parent is in the midst of the unknown.
The COVID-haustion refers to Agnes doing double duty as Gramma and as companion to an Alzheimer's client. Asleep after the second glass of wine? Yikes! that's a first!
We separated ourselves from CV this episode with some discussion on the podcast editing process, societal changes that may or may not (or should) grow out of this, comfort food (aka banana bread), and Oosh! Agnes gives Mar Sulaika an assignment!
Agnes opines on how to write like one's self and we crow about Our Generation!
Friday Mar 27, 2020
Friday Mar 27, 2020
Haha, I look at that title and think - just another conversation between Agnes and Mar Sulaika.
We are all adapting right now to COVID, government rules and responses, and how life has changed. Two Boomer Women manage to find Shakespeare and Greek philosophy in the midst of all that!
The Canadian government has implemented many rules and requests, and also many contingency plans. We appreciate being at an age where the financial impact is not the same as for a young person or a family.
Continued good health!!
Mentioned in passing:
The African Queen: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0043265/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0
Three Feet From Gold: https://www.selfhelpdaily.com/napoleon-hills-three-feet-from-gold/
Tulip trees: https://www.britannica.com/video/158555/discussion-features-tulip-trees
A Midsummer Night's Dream: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0026714/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Monday Mar 23, 2020
Agnes' COVID reality is the presence of her grandsons in her office. The two-yr-old was great because he got screen time with Baby Bum... you'll hear the soundtrack throughout. Apologies as it was impossible to edit out. Apologies also if you find yourself singing "The Wheels On the Bus" for the rest of the day.
Conversation included Mar Sulaika's sister - it may sound hard-hearted but they share a lifetime of history... you'll learn more as time goes on.
As our conversations are wont to do, COVID convo was an obvious lead-in to "Night of The Iguana" and "Sleepless in Seattle"!
Wishing you facts and calm as this "thing" unfolds.
Look-up-ables:
Baby Bum: https://www.youtube.com/user/LittleBabyBum/videos
Night of The Iguana: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058404/?ref_=fn_al_tt_3
Sleepless in Seattle: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108160/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Friday Mar 20, 2020
Do we need to issue and language alert? In between conversations about pigeon problems / solutions and men (from good-looking to warriors, how's that for range!) we got into a discussion about children and "bad words" so if you're sensitive to 4-letter words, be prepared.
Mar Sulaika wrote an interesting article about one of her out-and-about observations (pre-COVID) so Agnes decided to add a page to her website. If you've ever considered a blog, it might be interesting to you.
The discussion around warrior men morphed to Netflix and Barbara Corcoran. Agnes' updates on getting this podcast up and running morphed into Apple and apples.
Two editorial corrections:
- David Suzuki was nude, except for a fig leaf
- Barbara Corcoran was on Shark Tank, not Dragon's Den
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Monday Mar 16, 2020
The transition from our discussion about story-telling morphed quite easily into a chat about the wonderful Gilda Radner. As happens from time to time, our own aches and pains entered theconversation: Agnes' comments on her knee injury led to an interesting discussion of knee braces and Mar Sulaika's dental comments ended up in a discussion about dental schools and professional women.
Please remember that when we discuss anything medical, we speak anecdotally, with no medical training. If Agnes's knee injury sounds like yours, you still need to refer to your own medical specialists for advice on your specific issue.
When the subject of men enters our discussion today, please do not take the comments as derisive. As you get to know us, you'll realize that we do like men, we do also have some opinions that we voice. No offense is meant to our friends, the men.
References made today:
Love Gilda: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5424228/
Gilda's Club: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilda's_Club
ReBalance MD (Victoria, BC): https://rebalancemd.com/
Incredi-Wear braces: https://incrediwear.com/
Mary Pack Pain Clinic: http://mpap.vch.ca/
Friday Mar 13, 2020
Friday Mar 13, 2020
A longer episode today - with the profile of COVID-19 we had to contribute. We're both over 60 and Mar Sulaika has a mom in care. We get into the use of technology during this time, of course Agnes is pro and Mar Sulaika maintains her Renaissance mindset, but it's still a + in the conversation column. Part of the tech discussion was the subject of loneliness which led to toilet paper and to taking care of your neighbours. We have no shortage of subjects to link together!
Only links today are COVID-19 facts:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Classic Agnes and Mar Sulaika here: how festive dinners morphs into language and grammar, order vs chaos, Mardi Gras, drinking and of course the natural progression of conversation ends up with dust bunnies!
Get yourself a glass of wine even though our chat was too early to handle wine of our own!
Agnes mentions a meditation app: it's Breethe at the app store.
Grammarly is an extension you can add anywhere: https://www.grammarly.com/
If you're interested in Mar Sulaika's English language classes, check here: https://thestorygoddess.ca/itinerary/