"HER THING" - Diary of a Prisoner's Wife
141 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsMaria Lindbloom is the wife of Gunner Alan Lindbloom, former "gangster" and Mafia associate who spent 13 years in prison who was paroled in July 2016. Since October 2015, ten months before he came home, Maria began recording her personal diary entries in audio format. Listeners can get a glimpse of what life was like for Maria before Gunner's homecoming, leading up to his release, as well as their life afterward. All recordings are dated and are actual diary recounts as recorded at that time, with minimal editing and name omissions to protect the privacy of individuals. For those who aren't familiar with Gunner, he's published two successful fictional novels about the Detroit Mafia, launched a clothing line called "OUR THING" Apparel, and has told many of his own personal stories on his YouTube channel. Maria's passionate about her marriage, her faith, her homestead, and her health, and all of that is chronicled here in detail for listeners to enjoy.
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Episodes
End of the Year Break -- I'll Be Back on January 3rd
December 02, 2021 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.37 MBThank you all for you listening! Just a little message about me taking a break here for the month of December to catch up on some projects and focus on work. I'll be back on January 3rd with regularly published episodes. God bless, Merry Christmas, and have a Happy New Year! Support the show (http://paypal.me/mlindbloom989)
"Her Thing" - Episode 93: March 22, 2016 (THE NARCISSIST, A PISTACHIO, AND MY WALL)
November 12, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBIN THIS EPISODE: The narcissist makes his appearance without even making an appearance. And so Gunner and I have a little debate about how to handle him. Support the show (http://paypal.me/mlindbloom989)
"Her Thing" - Episode 92: March 20, 2016 (FINALLY! A LOOK AT THE FORECLOSURE HOUSE)
November 10, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIN THIS EPISODE: I had been calling the foreclosure house "Gangster's Paradise," convinced it was perfect for us. But then I came across that potential log cabin rental and I wasn't sure. Up until this point, I hadn't been able to get out to the foreclosure house because the unplowed roads had been to treacherous, but finally the snow melted enough where I was able to go out there and take a look. What did I think? Well, you'll have to listen to find out. =) Support the show (http://paypal....
"Her Thing" - Episode 91: March 12, 2016 (I AM BROKEN)
November 08, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.16 MBIN THIS EPISODE: What is wrong with me? WHY am I not healthy? In this recording I talk about how absolutely crappy I feel, and then I run down what I eat in a day/week. Check out my meals. What do you think might be wrong with me??? Support the show (http://paypal.me/mlindbloom989)
"Her Thing" - Episode 90: March 12, 2016 (A LOG CABIN, AND A BIT OF A MELTDOWN)
November 06, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBIN THIS EPISODE: I wake up to a horrible nightmare, and then find myself with a seriously bum knee. No idea what happened, but now looking back I'm sure it was plant toxin overload and an autoimmune revolt. I still managed to get outside and walk almost 5 miles, and then I headed over to meet the couple who own the log cabin that I'm hoping to rent. It was beautiful! But my day was dampened by Gunner calling me and complaining about his sinuses. It was at that point I just threw up my hands...
"Her Thing" - Episode 89: March 11, 2016 (IS IT CANCER? OR SOMETHING ELSE?)
November 04, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Hey! I do a little intro here to talk about this episode. Man, listening back on this, I felt so bad for myself. I was technically doing every single thing right, and yet I felt like crap. Brain fog, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, night sweats. I didn't want to be a hypochondriac, but it was clear that something was very wrong with my body. I understand now that eating ALL those fruits and vegetables and dairy was wreaking some serious havoc on my body. In recent times, I'v...
"Her Thing" - Episode 88: March 9, 2016 (UNDER THE ANESTHESIA)
November 02, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBIN THIS EPISODE: I took the day off of work to drive Gunner's dad to the hospital so that he could have a routine colonoscopy done. Thankfully, everything was fine and there was no cause for concern at all. It was super funny watching him come out of the anesthesia. And, to make my day, I had a little God wink of a blessing involving a hundred dollars! Support the show (http://paypal.me/mlindbloom989)
"Her Thing" - Episode 87: March 7, 2016 (GUNNER'S PAROLE HEARING--A DISASTER??)
October 29, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Well, the day of Gunner's parole hearing finally arrived, and all in all I felt like it was a massive disaster. Nothing worked out the way either of us thought it would. And in the end, I was glad I went to be there with him. But have a listen to the entire event in detail. Let me know what you think! Email me any comments, questions, or just to say hello! I'd love to hear if you're enjoying my podcast. Thank you for listening! -Maria Support the show (http://paypal.me/mli...
"Her Thing" - Episode 86: March 3, 2016 (MY ONE RANT ON POLITICS, AND THE CRAZY ROLLERCOASTER OF LIFE)
October 27, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Well, it was an election year. And one of the most annoying elections of all time. So I go on a bit of a rant about that. Then, I find out that the guy Jeff that I wanted to rent the house from just got a new puppy. What??? He was supposed to be moving! But the nice mortgage lady tells me she'd give me a supplemental loan to pay for the closing costs. So now I'm not sure what I'm going to do about the house. And finally, poor Gunner is still suffering and insists that the su...
"Her Thing" - Episode 85: February 29, 2016 (AT THE MERCY OF PRISON CALLS)
October 25, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBIN THIS EPISODE: I had a really tough time dealing with not being able to just pick up the phone and call Gunner. On the day before this recording, I had plans to do a fasted run and lunchtime after talking to him, and then make a nice big brunch. The problem was, he never called. And back then, my phone didn't have WiFi calling and I had no signal in the basement. Of course, I wanted to talk to him. Because the more time went by, the more I started to worry that something happened. Also,...
"Her Thing" - Episode 84: February 27, 2016 (GIVING MYSELF A PEP TALK, AND CONFRONTING THE VAMPIRE)
October 22, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBIN THIS EPISODE: That's right folks. I woke up feeling amazing on this day, but had a bit of a concern that I might take one big ol' stumble off the positivity band wagon and find myself back to being a big hot mess again. So, I try to ramp up the motivation by giving myself a pep talk. And, I confront the vampire and manage to convey a bit what the circumstances were and how I need a break. I tried to be as neutral and forgiving as possible while standing firm. Why is it so darn hard to fi...
"Her Thing" - Episode 83: February 26, 2016 (MY FRIEND, THE VAMPIRE)
October 20, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Have you ever had a friend that was an energy and emotion-sucking vampire? Well, sadly, I did. And she just happened to be one of my very best friends. When she failed to ask how Alan was doing after her surgery and instead talked on and on (and on) about herself and her job and her insurance and her title and her broken suitcase, I decided enough was enough. What is wrong with me that I tend to attract these people that are so self-centered and self-focused? It was dishear...
"Her Thing" - Episode 82: February 24, 2016 (THE NARCISSIST MAKES A MOVE, AND FINALLY SURGERY!)
October 18, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBIN THIS EPISODE: The narcissist makes a move! Playing his little game and luring me into his trap. Unfortunately, sucker that I am, it worked. But I do at least recognize the total double standard and I know to proceed with caution. Then I learn that Gunner finally made it into surgery! I try not to stress about it, knowing God's got him taken care of. And best news of all, I got approved for the mortgage! And yep, I got approved right after the rental guy told me they'll do all they can t...
"Her Thing" - Episode 81: February 22, 2016 (LOSING WEIGHT, FEELING GREAT, GUNNER'S A TURD)
October 15, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBIN THIS EPISODE: I'm down 6 pounds in 3 weeks, and 10 full pounds since I started. Slowly but surely, I'm losing. My goal is to lose 20-25 more pounds by the time Gunner comes home from prison in 5 months. Also, I get a little irritated at him because we both know his surgery is coming up very soon, in the next couple of days. But because it's a prison security risk to tell him ahead of time, he doesn't know exactly when. He suspected it might be this day (Monday the 22nd) so I told him th...
"Her Thing" - Episode 80: February 21, 2016 (THE PAINTED LINE - OUR LOVE STORY)
October 13, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBIN THIS EPISODE: I am the weirdest person I know! Why? Because I spent this entire day writing. Instead of working out, cleaning, organizing, eating healthy, packing up my stuff, or doing any number of other productive things, I felt inspired to start writing our love story, which Gunner and I fondly call "The Painted Line." And I gripe about some taxes I owe to the IRS, as well as calculate how many pounds I need to lose to fit into the dress I want to wear when I visit Gunner on his paro...
"Her Thing" - Episode 79: February 20, 2016 (THE WORST GOOGLE SEARCH EVER!)
October 10, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Oh wow... this one is a doozy. As I start leaning towards the rental home instead of the foreclosure home, I decided to Google the retired homeowner to get a better sense of who he is as a person. You WILL NOT EVEN BELIEVE WHAT this guy did for a living. If anyone doesn't believe that God has a sense of humor, just have a listen to this episode. Support the show (http://paypal.me/mlindbloom989)
"Her Thing" - Episode 78: February 19, 2016 (HOUSES AND RELATIVES AND NARCISSISTS, OH MY!)
October 08, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Gunner is getting nervous about his surgery. Could you imagine having surgery while in prison when you can't Google anything? And I reflect on how stupid I was for not following the whole "no contact" rule with my narcissist friend. I also express my irritation with some of my family members, especially my sister who keeps getting into political debates with me on social media. And lastly, I find myself with not one good house possibility, but two! Support the show (http://...
"Her Thing" - Episode 77: February 18, 2016 (JUST SAY NO CONTACT TO THE NARCISSIST)
October 06, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Ugh! Once again I fall for the narcissist's trap. He texted and texted and texted, and then when I texted, I got my hand slapped. It made me furious and was upsetting. There's a reason why all the mental health experts insist on no contact when dealing with a narcissist. First came the love bombing, then came the gas lighting and devaluing, then the discarding, and now here I was doing the whole walking on eggshells dance. I was so over it. But nothing was going to take away...
"Her Thing" - Episode 76: February 14, 2016 (MY LAST VALENTINE'S DAY ALONE)
October 04, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIN THIS EPISODE: My heat went out first thing on this Valentine's Day, during a burst of polar vortex winter cold. Thankfully, it didn't last long. I had a good but unremarkable call with Gunner, and a couple of stupid text exchanges with my former bestie who goaded me about Gunner's ex. And, just as I'm about to formally apply for the mortgage on that house we wanted, one other one popped up as a potential rental in the perfect location that totally knocked my socks off. But regardless of ...
"Her Thing" - Episode 75: February 12, 2016 (ONE OF THE BIGGEST FEATS OF MY LIFE)
October 02, 2021 01:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBHey, I'm back! Thanks so much for your patience during my hiatus! In this episode, I give you a little update as to why I took two months off, and then it goes right into my recording from February 12, 2016 when I was driving back from the airport having just landed from a long work training session in Boston. I pensively assess my thoughts about Gunner's ex-girlfriend, Ramona, as well as my frustration with people who only love to talk about themselves. Hope you enjoy! ~Maria Support the ...
"Her Thing" - Episode 74: February 7, 2016 (BAD CRAMPS AND BAD FRIENDS)
August 16, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Guy friends, sorry for all the PMS and period talk at the beginning! I spend some time talking about how my whole life, I've always dealt with bad cramps and horrible periods, even though it's starting to get a little better as I get older. And I also spend some time on a diatribe about friends, and how very few people actually care about Gunner and me. It's funny how we live in a world where so many people only think about themselves and their own situations, without havin...
"Her Thing" - Episode 73: January 31, 2016 (MY CRAZY TRIP TO GERMANY)
August 12, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBFriends, I'm so sorry for the delay in uploading a new episode! I had a lot of things going on these last two weeks and just couldn't carve out the time to do some editing. But I think the wait will have been worth it as you listen to the recount of my fun but crazy trip to Berlin. This was my first time going abroad, and I had mixed feelings about it. Have a listen, and let me know what you think! I always like to hear from you. Drop me a line at [email protected], or you can find me ...
"Her Thing" - Episode 72: January 18, 2016 (A RECONCILIATION AND POSSIBLE TRUCE)
July 26, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.81 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Well, in true narcissist form, when I didn't respond back to my former-friend's text, he ended up calling me. I was a little apprehensive that he'd be all cold and distant and on the defense, but he was actually really relaxed and chill, and we ended up spending almost two hours on the phone catching up. It was good to talk to him, and we both managed to put all the past anger and resentment behind us. We laughed and talked, and I confessed all my eating and weight gain. He...
"Her Thing" - Episode 71: January 16, 2016 (ICE, ICE, BABY! AND A BLOOD BROTHER FOR LIFE)
July 23, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBIN THIS EPISODE: We got a huge ice storm on top of the 2+ feet of snow that dumped on us, but I had to go into town and take my laptop to FedEx and do some laundry at the laundromat. I had my last day of work and start my new job in two days. I talk about all the things I have to do before I leave for Berlin in a week. And I also talk about our friend Billy, who has always, always considered us family and who always, always takes care of Gunner. He is our blood brother for life, and we love...
"Her Thing" - Episode 70: January 14, 2016 (I DON'T NEED TOUGH LOVE! I NEED FRIENDS)
July 21, 2021 17:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Chores, chores, and more chores! And lots of snow and cold. And my beef continues with the "friend" who told me to toughen up and suck it up and not complain about the snow. She expected me to apologize to her, and deleted the homesteading group we were in. Is it any wonder I prefer the company of my cats to people? And how is it my fiance in prison is the most happy, sane, well-adjusted person I know?? Support the show (http://paypal.me/mlindbloom989)
"Her Thing" - Episode 69: January 12, 2016 (GANGSTER'S PARADISE?)
July 19, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Wow, out of nowhere a house popped up that was absolutely perfect for us. It was everything we had wanted: plenty of space, really remote, in an area that I liked, and empty. The only catch was that it was a foreclosure. But the price was pretty decent, at $169,000. Problem was, though, I didn't have the credit to buy a house, nor a down payment. Yet this house was owned by a credit union that was willing to work with me on a loan. Could this be our "Gangster's Paradise" t...
"Her Thing" - Episode 68: January 11, 2016 (BIG SNOW, EMPTY PANTRY, FULL HEART)
July 14, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBIN THIS EPISODE: We got dumped on over 2 feet of snow, and of course, I was totally unprepared. I had no food in the house, no shovel, and no one to plow me out. The neighbor across the street who plowed me the last time it snowed was out of town, and so I scrambled to find some help because I needed to be able to get out of the house. Also, two new houses popped up on my radar, but I had decided not to tell Gunner about them and get his hopes up. It's too hard for him there in prison to g...
"Her Thing" - Episode 67: January 10, 2016 (WOW, PEOPLE SUCK SO BAD!!! OR, IT'S PMS)
July 12, 2021 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBIN THIS EPISODE: I have two stories of really SUCKY people who irritated the crap out of me on this day. And I don't hold back! Let it rip, Maria!! Or... is it just that I have a bad case of PMS? Have a listen, and decide for yourself. And just for the record, Gunner is STILL LIKE THIS to this day. It wasn't just because he wasn't because he was in prison, because I know some people might say that. I swear it's just his nature. NEW! This podcast is now available for free to all Audible m...
"Her Thing" - Episode 66: January 8, 2016 (A CREATIVE BUSINESS DEAL, AND MY THOUGHTS ON CANCER TREATMENT)
July 09, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Well, I'm a sales person at heart, and I know how to best negotiate deals based on need. When Gunner begged me to go back to those people that dismissed us as potential renters because of his felon status, I knew the only way to get them to talk to me was to offer them money and appeal to their financial need. So I came up with a creative way to entice them. Will it work? And also I share some news that the brother of an old high school friend passed away from an aggressiv...
"Her Thing" - Episode 65: January 5, 2016 (SURGERY IN PRISON)
July 07, 2021 23:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBHEY, ALL! Sorry for the hiatus. I took some time off for a summer vacay and to do some work around the property and in my garden. I couldn't resist the summer sun. Plus, work at my job the last two weeks of June was insanely busy. But I'll be back on the Mon/Wed/Friday schedule with the next episode posting Friday morning. IN THIS EPISODE: A huge moment for us as Gunner finally got approved for his surgery! You wouldn't believe the hoops we had to jump through in order to get that. Gunner'...
"Her Thing" - Episode 64: January 4, 2016 (GIVING MY NOTICE TO QUIT)
June 18, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Now that the holidays were over, it was time to give my boss notice and let her know I'd be starting a new job in a few weeks. Always the classy lady, she took it in stride and was very understanding and professional about it. Although she wasn't all that keen on bringing my friend on in my place. But she was still trying to process the news, and would see how things would go. Of course my friend, who tends to lean to the negative side, thought her shot at my job was in the...
"Her Thing" - Episode 63: January 3, 2016 (PRISONER DISCRIMINATION - MIC DROP!)
June 16, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Well, it finally happened. The lady I had spent 2 months trying to rent a house from took the coward's way out and decided to ghost me and not get back to me at all once she found out that my fiance was a felon. Since I couldn't get a hold of her, I called her ex-husband to ask what's going on. He told me that she had a problem with him and wouldn't rent to me. While I did understand her concerns, I wish she would have talked to me about it. She could have made a huge diffe...
"Her Thing" - Episode 62: January 2, 2016 (THE FULL BACKSTORY AND THE DRAMA)
June 14, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIN THIS EPISODE: So in an effort to save face, build my self-confidence back up, and to ensure that my fiance isn't believing the lies, I sent him a Jpay explaining the whole thing of what happened and where I stood with my former best-friend-turned-narcissist. So here in this recording, I read that Jpay from start to finish. Forgive all the censored bleeps, I'm just trying to keep names out of it. The most ludicrous part of the story is when this guy left his phone at Kroger. One night I h...
"Her Thing" - Episode 61: January 1, 2016 (A NARCISSIST AND HIS GASLIGHTING)
June 12, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 9.83 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Well, I had been prepared to have a nice, quiet, relaxing New Year's Eve but those plans got thwarted when my old narcissist former-best-friend reared up once more and attempted to plant seeds into my fiance's head that I'm crazy. Gunner told me that he had called him to wish him a Happy New Year, and the guy once again brought up my supposed "crazy" jealousy. If any of you have known someone with true narcissistic personality disorder, then you might be familiar with the t...
"Her Thing" - Episode 60: December 31, 2015 (NEW YEAR'S EVE)
June 10, 2021 20:00 - 13 minutes - 9 MB*Sorry for the hiatus, friends! We had so much work that needed to be done after Memorial Day around the homestead that I needed to take a bit of time off. But it was time well spent. We've got a bunch of raised vegetable garden beds planted (lots of tomatoes!) new landscaping and flowers, a new greenhouse, and some new trees planted, too. I appreciate your patience as you waited for the uploads to resume. Just in time for the new "season" of my podcast to begin as I ring in 2016. IN THIS E...
"Her Thing" - Episode 59: December 27, 2015 (NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION -- STOP SPENDING!!!)
May 31, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBIN THIS EPISODE: With Christmas finally done and over with, I'm now looking towards New Year's. I had my first weigh in and found myself in the exact same place I was a year previously. I talked about how frustrating it was to be so far from the grocery store, and how I was still determined to move. But most important, I recognized that in 2015 I did a crappy job of managing money. I was about to start a new job, and so I wanted to be sure I was in the right mind-set to save money and only ...
"Her Thing" - Episode 58: December 25, 2015 (BRIGHTER DAYS AHEAD)
May 28, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBIN THIS EPISODE: My Christmas episode: I made the determination that my new diet pills were messing with my mental state, and I made sure to tell Alan to keep an eye on my personality. I had read on Google that they could cause anxiety and depression. I had a better day, though, and spent some time sitting in the sun in front of my picture window, reflecting on the times over the summers in the wilderness where I went for walks on the trails and basked in the sun and warmth and fresh air. I...
"Her Thing" - Episode 57: December 24, 2015 (A BLUE CHRISTMAS)
May 26, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 5.73 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Oh, my heart breaks listening to this episode. It was Christmas Eve, and my power had gone out in the early morning hours because of a wind storm. My house was cold, dark, and very, very lonely. I got weepy as I talked about how lonely it was spending yet another holiday alone, by myself as I waited for Alan. Thankfully, this was the last Christmas that I'd have to spend that way. Now as I edit this episode, I just want to give that 2015 "me" a big hug, and tell her that it...
"Her Thing" - Episode 56: December 23, 2015 (AN OFFER I COULDN'T REFUSE)
May 24, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBIN THIS EPISODE: I got the job! I talk about how the trip out to Boston went, how I rocked my presentation, and how I had an offer letter that next day, which I accepted. Now I just had to figure out how to tell my current boss, which I was dreading. My plan was to hold off after the New Year, and based on year-end meetings and discussions about the uncertainty of the direction of my role and the company, I did feel a lot better about my decision. I recognize that I got sick because my nut...
"Her Thing" - Episode 55: December 20, 2015 (THE CYCLE OF NARCISSISM)
May 21, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.52 MBIN THIS EPISODE: I'm on my way to the airport for my flight out to Boston, totally frustrated and sick. First of all, I had an episode in the middle of the night that only happened once, 3 years before. My larynx closed up to only a pinprick sized hole, and I couldn't breathe. I woke up panicked and flailing and gasping for air. Thankfully, the episode subsided quickly but I couldn't fall back asleep. I had woken up with a stuffy nose and sore throat, and was dismayed that I'd have to do th...
"Her Thing" - Episode 54: December 19, 2015 (IF IT'S GOD'S WILL)
May 19, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBIN THIS EPISODE: On my way to go get a new battery at the dealership, I talk about my preparation for this interview and my nervousness that I'm not going to get the presentation right. I'm also bummed because I woke up with a cold, and I was all stuffy. My flight is scheduled for 2pm the following day, so I'm running around getting things done. I love this episode because I talk about what it means to not worry, and how regardless of how things work out, I'm content that it's God's will fo...
"Her Thing" - Episode 53: December 18, 2015 (INTEGRITY IS EVERYTHING)
May 18, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 5.95 MBIN THIS EPISODE: A little extra episode for listeners this week, since this one is so short. It's just me in the car talking about the funny Christmas card Gunner sent, and how excited I was to get his letter. And I talked about how I sent an email to my potential new boss and told him that based on his integrity and taking the time to call me the night before, I decided that I would go all in and give this presentation my focus, attention, and enthusiasm. He wrote back right away and said ...
"Her Thing" - Episode 52: December 17, 2015 (A FRIENDSHIP MENDED)
May 17, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBIN THIS EPISODE: Oh, this one is a doozy. First, I had a great conversation with my boss, who I really loved. She gave me a half-day on Friday because I told her I was going out of town. I felt so guilty about that, because I was going out of town for an interview. I relayed my guilt and hesitation to Gunner, and decided I'd tell the new hiring manager that I would only leave my current role for an extra $10,000 in salary. So I sent him off an email. Then I had a phone call with that dude ...
"Her Thing" - Episode 51: December 16, 2015 (INTERVIEW OF A LIFETIME)
May 15, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.51 MBIN THIS EPISODE: I had my big interview with the company I was getting pursued by, and I felt it went fairly well. The VP asked some tough questions, but because I didn't really need the job, I was calm, cool, and collected, and I answered their questions the best I could. Later, the hiring manager called me to tell me that the final step in the interview process was for me to give a formal presentation--in person, in Boston. And it needed to be done that Monday because they're closed as of...
"Her Thing" - Episode 50: December 14, 2015 (PREPARING FOR MY PRISONER'S HOMECOMING)
May 14, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.4 MBIN THIS EPISODE: This isn't a long episode, but it's a profound one. In here I talked about how I sent out Christmas cards, one of my favorite holiday traditions. This time around though, I wrote a letter to include for friends and family. In the letter I mention how one of my big projects 7 months out from Alan's homecoming was to start preparing "stuff" for him. Because he literally had nothing of his own to bring with him when he paroled. He had his state issued prison uniform, shoes, a ...
"Her Thing" - Episode 49: December 12, 2015 (COMPETITION WITH GIRLFRIENDS)
May 12, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBIN THIS EPISODE: I talk about a few minor things, like how Alan and I are writing each other massive letters to each other as Christmas presents, and how I can't seem to lose weight for the life of me (even though I've only been doing it two weeks). But the biggest thing I want to highlight in this episode is how I alluded to the fact that one of my best girlfriends is a gal who is always in competition with me. Even through she's a faithful Christian and I know she's got a good heart, she...
"Her Thing" - Episode 48: December 11, 2015 (BLESSINGS AND CURSES)
May 10, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBIN THIS EPISODE: I had completely forgotten about this as I went back to edit it. I had read a book called "Blessing or Curse: You Can Choose" by Derek Prince. It impacted me profoundly. I understood how easy it was for us Christians to talk about our blessings, how blessed we are and how wonderful it is to see other people receive blessings. But how funny that no one ever seems to talk about curses, even though it's mentioned in the Bible just as much as blessings. Blessings and curses go ...
"Her Thing" - Episode 47: December 9, 2015
May 07, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBIN THIS EPISODE: In this recording, I recognize that it's my sister's birthday. She turned 40, and I reflected on how my 40th year, this year, was the best of my life so far--even though the last few months have been seriously challenging. I also look back on my 30s, how that was a time of fun, travel, working my way up in my career, meeting new people, and immersing myself in culture. I also continue the conversation about my disagreement with Alan. He and I talked it out more, and he wa...
"Her Thing" - Episode 47: December 9, 2015 (SETTING BOUNDARIES)
May 07, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBIN THIS EPISODE: In this recording, I recognize that it's my sister's birthday. She turned 40, and I reflected on how my 40th year, this year, was the best of my life so far--even though the last few months have been seriously challenging. I also look back on my 30s, how that was a time of fun, travel, working my way up in my career, meeting new people, and immersing myself in culture. I also continue the conversation about my disagreement with Alan. He and I talked it out more, and he wa...
"Her Thing" - Episode 46: December 8, 2015
May 05, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBIN THIS EPISODE: This is the heaviest episode by far. Many years before when Gunner and I first fell in love, we spent pages and pages of letters and hours and hours on the phone dreaming about our quiet life in the woods after his parole, working on his books and our new-found publishing company. But I had a phone call with him and he was all gung-ho about the new social media platform company he wants to launch, and he informed me he was going to be gone several days a week when he parol...