Laughter and Libations

I'm celebrating friendship! Shout out to Jackie, Tykeysha, Annette, Bland, Cassandra, Chris, Deb, and Janine! Hugs to my entire circle of friends! This is a reminder to show your friends some love. Gather together and enjoy a great homemade sangria! Last month I found myself acting out over spoons, forks, and knives. This time it's all about coffee machines! It's all Woody's fault! Laughing Matters features the end-of-the-month highlights and includes four segments: celebrations, libation of the month, rants, and questions and answers. Celebrationslibation of the monthRantsAsk me a question. Mentions: Libation of the Month: White Sangria Recipe from Just Shake and Stir (YouTube) My modifications* Connect with Me: laughterandlibations.com Subscribe * Follow * Rate * Comment

This one is a keeper for me! I had fun tasting it neat and with two drops of water. I meant to add one drop. However, my technique was off :) So two drops made it into the glass instead of one. It worked out. I think I liked it even more. Check out the review. Notes Mentions Ask a question. Make a recommendation. Subscribe * Follow * Rate * Comment Instagram @laughterandlibations laughterandlibations.com

Have you ever been out somewhere and witnessed people acting crazy? Of course you have been in this situation. We all have been there. Well, this time it was me and my husband, Woody. It was mostly him, LoL Okay, I contributed to the madness. Get ready to laugh. Laughing Matters features the end-of-the-month highlights and includes four segments: celebrations, libation of the month, rants, and questions and answers. Celebrationslibation of the monthRantsAsk me a question. Mentions: Listen: Libation of the Month: Matcha Whisky Highball Recipe from foodandwine.com Connect with Me: laughterandlibations.com Subscribe * Follow * Rate * Comment

Who wants to wait for joy? Not me! Yet, I found myself doing this. I was waiting for conditions to be just right--the perfect time, the perfect place, etc. Seeking perfection can be a real bummer! I was waiting for the perfect conditions to allow myself to do the things I enjoy. Why? In this episode, I share a few examples of how I've let opportunities to increase joy slip right by me. I also share how small adjustments can help ensure this doesn't continue to happen. Listen and see if you can relate. You might find that you can benefit from making a few adjustments, too. Mentions: Tea: Tulsi Sweet Rose by Organic India Connect with Me: laughterandlibations.com Subscribe * Follow * Rate * Comment

Feelings. Skating. Mediocrity. Music. In this episode, I talk about identifying feelings, why I waited to lace up and skate, my rejection of mediocrity, and how music can bring you joy. Laughing Matters features the end-of-the-month highlights and includes four segments: celebrations, libation of the month, rants, and questions and answers. Celebrationslibation of the monthRantsAsk me a question. Mentions: Listen: Libation of the Month: French 76 Recipe from Difford's Guide Connect with Me: laughterandlibations.com Subscribe * Follow * Rate * Comment

February is a short month when a lot of things happen. See the list below for a few things to know. Valentine's Day was last week. You couldn't miss it with all of the advertisements everywhere. I tried to delete every email I could. LoL. However, there was one email that caught my attention. It reminded me that February is American Heart Month. What an important reminder! You and I know that matters of the heart aren't to be ignored. So let's talk about a few ways to show your heart some love. Mentions: Tea: Hibiscus by Traditional Medicinals (I forgot to mention the brand) Connect with Me: laughterandlibations.com Subscribe * Follow * Rate * Comment

Welcome to Season 4 of the podcast! Yay! I'm still celebrating three years of podcasting! I'm excited to kick-off the new season with this end-of-the-month episode. I try a new libation and of course, it's made with champagne. I did say I'm still celebrating. Therefore, there must be champagne! My timing may not be the best though. It is still Dry January, which I rant about this month. Then, I wrap up with 2024 goals. Now it's your turn to set your goals for 2024. Spoiler alert! My daily laughter goal is 35 this year. I didn't get there last year, and it doesn't matter. I'm on my way this year. What's your daily laughter goal for 2024? Laughing Matters is published at the end of each month. It's the end-of-the-month highlights and includes four segments: celebrations, libation of the month, rants, and questions and answers. Celebrationslibation of the monthRantsAsk me a question. Mentions: Listen: Libation of the Month: Champagne Cobbler Connect with Me: laughterandlibations.com Subscribe * Follow * Rate * Comment

Happy New Year! It's a new year, a new cycle. It's also January 27th and the Laughter and Libations Podcast is 3-years old today! I'm smiling right now, and this is amazing! Listen, 2024 is coming in hot! It's been a bumpy start for me--a family crisis plus health challenges. When life gets hard, it helps to know what you need to keep moving forward. I found out what I need, and I encourage you to do the same thing for yourself. Life is full of highs, lows, and everything in between. We have to learn how to navigate these experiences. Don't wait for the crossroads to appear in your life. Take a close look now and figure out what you need to focus on this year. Figure out what you need to keep moving forward even when you experience bumps along the way. Mentions: Whiskey: Uncle Nearest 1884 Listen: Connect with Me: laughterandlibations.com Subscribe * Follow * Rate * Comment

It's New Year's Eve! This is the final episode for 2023! It's time to reflect on the year's experiences, get deep into gratitude, and celebrate being here and being you. Get ready mix! Grab your shaker. Grab two shakers if you can. It's a side-by-side tasting. I'll guide you through it step-by-step. It's worth it! Get ready to laugh! I share the most embarrassing experience I had while lounging poolside. I wrap up by answering the question I knew I would be asked. Did I reach my daily laughter goal for 2023? No spoiler here. Listen and find out. Laughing Matters is published at the end of each month. It's the end-of-the-month highlights and includes four segments: celebrations, libation of the month, rants, and questions and answers. Celebrations are about intentionally forming a habit of noticing and acknowledging the good in you, in your life, and in your sphere of influence. The libation of the month is based on whatever I fancy or feel inspired by at the time. I share step-by-step instructions and you can mix right along with me. Rants are about anything I find funny and want to share. Then, I wrap up by answering questions received from listeners throughout the month. Mentions Libation of the Month: Old Cuban Recipe #1 from Abigail Gullo Radio Imbibe Podcast, Episode 1 Recipe #2 from Audrey Saunders Credited with creating the libation Connect with Me: laughterandlibations.com Subscribe * Follow * Rate * Comment

If you are working on setting your goals for 2024, this episode is perfect for you. Even if you have done it already, listen and be inspired! (LoL). With only five days left this year, there's still time to reflect on 2023 and prepare for 2024. I share three tips to help you get on with it and keep moving forward! Mentions: Wine: LaMarca Prosecco Listen: If you need more guidance on a process you can use to set your goals for 2024, you're in the right place. Episodes 27 and 28 can help. Listen now... Connect with Me: laughterandlibations.com Subscribe * Follow * Rate * Comment

Ask me what I'm listening to, looking at, and reading these days. Ask me. It's all related to the holidays. It can't be helped. There are aspects to this time of year that appeal to me. Cheerful music. Twinkling lights. Sentimental movies. Time with family and friends. Reminders to enjoy everyday! There have been some funny moments this month. I share a few. I laugh a lot. I hope you will, too. The libation of the month feature non-dairy nog (a favorite). Rants cover food and decorations with a heavy dose of minimalism. There's nothing traditional about how I do things for the holidays. I have my own way. I encourage you to show up your own way, too. Laughing Matters is published at the end of each month. It's the end-of-the-month highlights and includes four segments: celebrations, libation of the month, rants, and questions and answers. Celebrations are about intentionally forming a habit of noticing and acknowledging the good in you, in your life, and in your sphere of influence. The libation of the month is based on whatever I fancy or feel inspired by at the time. I share step-by-step instructions and you can mix right along with me. Rants are about anything I find funny and want to share. Then, I wrap up by answering questions received from listeners throughout the month. Mentions: Listen: Libation of the Month: Spiced Holiday Nog 2.0 Connect with Me: laughterandlibations.com Subscribe * Follow * Rate * Comment

It's the holiday season again, and I have a question for you. Do you look forward to this time of year or do you dread it? There are many reasons to look forward to it and just as many reasons to wish you could avoid it. Either way, it's important to be true to yourself and take care of yourself. Mentions: Coffee: Toro by Devoción Coffee Listen: Episode 72: Burnout Again? Connect with Me: laughterandlibations.com Subscribe * Follow * Rate * Comment

October is when it feels like we're turning from summer to fall and then back again. It's an in-between time. Nevertheless, I mix up a libation with fall flavors. Try it and let me know what you think. This is also when homecoming festivities happen at many of Atlanta's colleges and universities. I celebrate my journey from my time at Georgia Tech to now. I rant about finding the right shoes for homecoming activities, and you may be surprised to learn that Halloween isn't on my list of favorite holidays. I'm beginning to think about the next season for the podcast, and I ask for your input. Don't miss this opportunity to tell me what new topics you want me to cover or what topics you want me to revisit. I'm interested in knowing what is most helpful to you. Laughing Matters is published at the end of each month. It's the end-of-the-month highlights and includes four segments: celebrations, libation of the month, rants, and questions and answers. Celebrations are about intentionally forming a habit of noticing and acknowledging the good in you, in your life, and in your sphere of influence. The libation of the month is based on whatever I fancy or feel inspired by at the time. I share step-by-step instructions and you can mix right along with me. Rants are about anything I find funny and want to share. Then, I wrap up by answering questions received from listeners throughout the month. Mentions: Libation of the Month: Lion's Tail Recipe adapted from Robb Report Connect with Me: laughterandlibations.com Subscribe * Follow * Rate * Comment

Burnout is back again this year. I can't believe this is where I am when I intentionally did everything I could not to end up here. I tried to avoid it. I thought I was doing so well. However, I was wrong. Burnout showed up, and I wasn't ready. I didn't pause. I didn't slow down! I didn't check-in with myself. In this episode I share my own signs of burnout. Then, I talk about the steps I'm taking to address it. Mentions: Whiskey: Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Listen: Episode 70: Lessons Learned From Tough Times Connect with Me: laughterandlibations.com Subscribe * Follow * Rate * Comment

September was full of birthday celebrations and my anniversary, too! I talk about how I found much to celebrate even during a very tough time. The libation of the month is a classic! If you like tequila, this one is for you. Then, I share a rant (story) about my weird relationship with time and my need to have everything just so. That means clean and orderly. You learn what happens when I'm faced with the opposite. Let me know if you can relate (or not). LoL Laughing Matters is published at the end of each month. It's the end-of-the-month highlights and includes four segments: celebrations, libation of the month, rants, and questions and answers. Celebrations are about intentionally forming a habit of noticing and acknowledging the good in you, in your life, and in your sphere of influence. The libation of the month is based on whatever I fancy or feel inspired by at the time. I share step-by-step instructions and you can mix right along with me. Rants are about anything I find funny and want to share. Then, I wrap up by answering questions received from listeners throughout the month. Mentions: Listen: Libation of the Month: Classic Margarita Recipe adapted from brazillankitchenabroad.com Connect with Me: laughterandlibations.com Subscribe * Follow * Rate * Comment

Tough times do come around and for me, it's been since late July. Every time the phone rings or a text message pops up, I cringe a little because serious challenges have surfaced in the lives of family and friends in my circle. These challenges relate to health and the loss of loved ones, and there are far too many to count. In this episode, I share my experiences with feeling stuck, sad, and scared and not being able to get to joy. This is not easy to talk about. I almost passed on publishing this episode. Then, I remembered that everyone goes through tough times at one point or another and just might benefit from the lessons I've learned. One key lesson is to focus on peace. Listen to learn more! Mentions: Tea: Kava Stress Relief by Yogi Tea Connect with Me: laughterandlibations.com Subscribe * Follow * Rate * Comment

What are you celebrating this month? I'm celebrating friendship! I had a chance to travel to Dallas, Texas and visit friends. So I have a lot to share about the hotel, the libations, the food, and the heat! If you can't stand 107 degrees, you may want to visit at another time of the year. I also tell you about a little something that's been bothering me all summer long--gnats. It's been a real battle in this house, and I think I'm the winner. Go ahead and make the libation of the month and listen to my August adventures for a few laughs. Laughing Matters is published at the end of each month. It's the end-of-the-month highlights and includes four segments: celebrations, libation of the month, rants, and questions and answers. Celebrations are about intentionally forming a habit of noticing and acknowledging the good in you, in your life, and in your sphere of influence. The libation of the month is based on whatever I fancy or feel inspired by at the time. I share step-by-step instructions and you can mix right along with me. Rants are about anything I find funny and want to share. Then, I wrap up by answering questions received from listeners throughout the month. Mentions: Libation of the Month: Strawberry Basil Bourbon Smash Recipe from allrecipes.com Connect with Me: laughterandlibations.com Subscribe * Follow * Rate * Comment

"Move towards joy. Don’t wait for something to happen or be a certain way.” This is the quote that I posted on Instagram earlier this month. In this episode, I share more about what I mean and what it could mean to you. Do you want to wait around for joy? I don't, and you don't have to either. You can intentionally move towards joy--physically, mentally, and emotionally. Mentions: Whiskey: Kaigan Japanese Whisky Whiskey Notes Episode #8 (Check it out on Instagram) Listen: Episode 10: Jump-Start Joy Connect with Me: laughterandlibations.com Subscribe * Follow * Rate * Comment

This month I remind you to do what's best for you. Some may talk about you, and it may not be flattering . It's okay. Celebrate you anyway! If you drink sake, you might enjoy this month's libation. Get your shaker and muddler for this one! I rant about the strangest things I saw recently on Peachtree in Atlanta. Drivers are pretty funny here. Then, I share something I learned about my favorite snack food--popcorn--and wrap up with an answer to a question about how I used laughter to deal with a difficult situation. Laughing Matters is published at the end of each month. It's the end-of-the-month highlights and includes four segments: celebrations, libation of the month, rants, and questions and answers. Celebrations are about intentionally forming a habit of noticing and acknowledging the good in you, in your life, and in your sphere of influence. The libation of the month is based on whatever I fancy or feel inspired by at the time. I share step-by-step instructions and you can mix right along with me. Rants are about anything I find funny and want to share. Then, I wrap up by answering questions received from listeners throughout the month. Mentions: Libation of the Month: Sake Mojito Recipe from familyspice.com Connect with Me: laughterandlibations.com Subscribe * Follow * Rate * Comment

Hi Whiskey Lovers! I'm bringing the Whiskey Notes series back to the podcast, finally. It's been a while. I know. Nevertheless, it's here now. If you don't know, I'm still new to whiskey. If you're new to whiskey, this series is for you. Ask a question. Suggest a whiskey for me to taste on a future episode. If you're an expert on whiskey, share your experiences, tips, and recommendations. I'm open to suggestions! Featured Whiskey Shibui Grain Select Whisky Mentions Notes Connect with me Subscribe * Follow * Rate * Comment Instagram @laughterandlibations laughterandlibations.com