Solid Rock Minnesota

Pandemic ways to celebrate, memories of past Thanksgivings, Paving the wave for future Thanksgivings. We are making memories to pull up in the years to come. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

My grandma was a wise woman. She raised her family during the Great Depression. Food sometimes was scarce, but she always shared with those who had less than her. She had the ability to always “make do” with what she had available. She passed that on and taught all of us how to “make do” when we maybe felt like we had less than we needed. In today’s world of lockdowns and pandemics, grandma’s wisdom could not be any truer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

All of us struggle with our troubles and demons. For some alcohol and drug addiction consume their lives. For others, it may be another addictive behavior. What a miracle when a person can turn their life around and walk a path of sobriety and help others stuck in the same spot. This is dedicated to my cousin's son, Chase, who lost his battle with addiction a few weeks ago. For every one who gets sober and has another chance to live life, there are many who lose the battle. Pray for the family and friends left behind.                           This song is copyrighted.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Today is Election day in the united States. It is one of the more emotional days for me as a voting citizen. This year it seems has been built up more than ever to go out and vote. Voting is one of the greatest rights we have as citizens of a free country. So go, before the day is over, and vote your conscience. It is your right and your duty. And remember what grandma said.."If you don't vote, you can't complain!". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

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I like Facebook and Social Media. I like to stay in touch with family and friends that aren't close by......except during election time. If everyone could just see things my way, it would be a better world for us all. I say that jokingly, but during this time, during a very important election, and where our country is going, it is quite true.  I long to get back to pictures of new puppies and frolicking kittens, and families having fun. But for now, in order to make a more perfectly calm brain, I need to take a break from social media.....and yet I can't. I am too hooked on the memes and stories and the comments on social media. God help me.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Many states have mandated the wearing of masks in order to get a handle on the spread of Covid-19. Whether you agree or disagree, there are factors that make it hard to function in a society of masked people. While trying to do our part, it helps if we can take into account that masking can cause a disability to those that are hearing impaired person.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Wouldnt it be great if we could all marry our best friend? HEre's some ramblings on life, getting married young, divorce and the past 41 years of marriage. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Monday mornings this past Summer have been filled with teaching guitar, ukulele, percussion and putting together music to any grandchild that is interested. Surprisingly, I have had multiple takers on the offer and we have had some fun jam sessions with 12-13 of the kids together on a Sunday afternoon barbecue. This recording was one of the older kids, first take and she did pretty good. What a blessing to be able to pass on playing and making music to the next generation.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Just today, it was reported our president and wife have tested positive for Covid-19. This podcast was set up before knowing the news. How many people were exposed to Covid during the rallies he brought to MInnesota? How many people refuse to heed the advice of the CDC regarding masking and social distancing? Our numbers are going up in MInnesota, over 100,000 positive cases and close to 2000 deaths.  This is a little rambling on what we can do to maybe get Covid under better control. It is up to all of us to do our part. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Over 64 million people in the US live in multi-generational homes. This is the story of ur families continuous journey of multi-generational living and empty-nesting over the past 9 years. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

Retired one day and housing summer camp with 20 people living under our roof the next. Life is good! Join me on my 3 week adventure of having our family home for a  summer vacation and how we managed.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message

A gift from my mom, a rite of passage, learning that forgiveness, however hard, is a necessary deliberate act we must do in order to grow. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-engstr-mcauliffe/message