Life With Aunt Lizzie
47 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -Join Aunt Lizzie and Klara as they share their life from behind their bifocals to bring a wee smile to your lips and a warmth to your heart for a moment in time with humour and uplifting stories. Read their paper, "The Chatterbox News, for even more fun.
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045 Don't Mess With Kids
July 26, 2022 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBToday we’re going to take you on a fun journey with some food for thought articles. We’ll start off with reasons not to mess with kids. We’ll visit with an 80-year old lady married 4X. Good for her! A couple of articles for food for thought, one being about a Cemetery Watchman. And you think you have had a bad day. Count your blessings. And we’ll finish off with Tater People. https://www.lifewithauntlizzie.com
044 Itchin To Be Free
July 13, 2022 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBToday we’re going to begin with a gift for you. You can use this answer if you’ve been drinking and get stopped by the police. We’re not saying it will work, but hey worth a try. Then we’ll share some snippets of information for you. A little of this a little of that. Out of the mouths of babes, gardening for beginners, and things I’m super good at. We always like to share some words of Wisdom and then We’ll listen in on Klara with her monthly report of life from behind her bifocals and ...
043 Church Bulletins Gone Awry
June 27, 2022 20:00 - 14 minutes - 9.69 MBWe’ll start out with Church Bulletins meant for notices, but my oh my, someone might want to check what it is being said before being published next time. Miss Klara is visiting us this time to share all about getting an invitation to a wedding and all the foibles leading up to going. My oh my…drama surrounds that lady. We’ll follow up with some tidbits you might want to know, but if not, you can skip over especially is you have no patience And we’ll finish up with what love means to 4–8-...
042 Inquiring Minds Need to Know
June 03, 2022 20:00 - 14 minutes - 9.79 MBToday we’ll start out with Inquiring Minds Need to Know. Now I know you would like to know what others would like to know and after you listen then you will then know. We’ll take you on a journey into A Shoebox. And then we’ll introduce you to the optimum counsellor. But will you listen? Perhaps you could use that advice for yourself? We can’t let you go without a session on counting your blessings. You might see yourself in it. And oh yes, Oliver has given us a few household hints to ...
041 Something For Stevie - A trucker's story
May 17, 2022 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBToday I’m going to begin with Something For Stevie – a Trucker’s Story There’s lots of different things to share with you this podcast. This week we’re sharing our view on with self-help junkie books You won’t want to miss the wiles of a woman. An unusual tale about a funeral dog and we’ll finish up with Tips for handling Telemarketers and junk mail. https://www.lifewithauntlizzie.com
040 Do You Have a Pickle Jar?
April 27, 2022 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.95 MBToday we’re going to begin this podcast with 'would the regular organist stand up'. Are you familiar with Confucius? Well, we’ve got a few of his saying. Oh yes, we’ll answer the age-old questions can cold water clean dishes? Then I’ll finish on a more serious note with a story about a Pickle Jar. I found this story some time ago I don’t remember the author so I will dedicate this podcast to that author for reminding all of us that we are not alone and that the small things we do, c...
039 Shoes In Church
December 07, 2021 20:00 - 13 minutes - 9.46 MBWe begin our podcast today as part of our Christmas podcasts. With a heart-touching poem about Shoes in Church, followed by Thoughts to ponder. I’ll share some stats about life in 1910 and a believe it or not story about water versus coke. We’ll finish off our podcast with pet peeves, both from my perspective and then from a dog. https://www.lifewithauntlizzie.com
038 T'was The Night Before Christmas
December 02, 2021 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.94 MBThere’s lots of different things to share with you this podcast. Klara is taking this month off to be with her family for Christmas, now that Covid restrictions have lifted. However, she sent me this poem to read to you which is her version of T'was The Night Before Christmas at the Kravitz household. What a hoot. We’ll follow up with a story about a magical bank. You won’t want to miss the wiles of a woman. An unusual tale about a funeral dog and we’ll finish up with Tips for handling ...
037 It All Happens in the Bathroom
November 05, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.02 MBThere’s lots of different things to share with you this show. This week we’re starting out our show with our Miss Klara’s version about bathroom surprises…then some senior humour “what’s that you say” You won’t want to miss Signs in a modern woman’s home. Following up with more signs. Hey, we all need holy humour…and some potty smarts from a child. We’ll infuse you with thoughts for the day and finish off with finally the crow mystery solved. Actually, I didn’t realize there was a cro...
036 Skewed Weight Test
October 15, 2021 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBThis week, we’re starting out our show with Kara talking about Reality Shows. Now that ought to be a good one from behind her bifocals, so she says. Next, we’ll share how weight can be skewed by professionals. We’ll have a woman tell us all about ears and it’s not what you think. Hahah. We’ll follow up with human mysteries and finish with ways you can tell if your hubby cares. https://www.lifewithauntlizzie.com
035 Fun With My Outlaws - Like Not!
August 18, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBThis week we’re starting out our podcast with Klara’s bifocal story about fall fairs especially taking her outlaws Mother Mertle and Father Mortimer best known as Mertie and Mortie. Then an article about a thoughtful teenager from ripplekindness.org. Then from my magazine The Chatterbox News, some information about Mid-Life whatever that is and then on to a creative way to steal and mustn’t forget to remind you of the difference between citizens and politicians. I’ve shared some Country ...
034 Do You Require an Ambulance?
August 10, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.5 MBThis week we’re starting out our podcast with Klara’s story about her hubby (although an X at this time), taking her out for supper, well dining, if I’m to use her exact words. out for a fancy dinner. Followed by 15 things I learned from my mother from Two Southern Sweeties. Now from my Chatterbox News, Why some men love dogs instead of women. Why your dog’s hair cut costs more than yours. Believe it or not post: entries to a Washington Post competition asking for a two-line rhyme...
033 Important Words In A Loving Relationship
August 04, 2021 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.27 MBThis week we’re starting out our podcast with my story about how a loving relationship works, along with how I celebrated my 78th birthday. Then from my good friend Doreen South, I’ll share 5 ways not to be used. Then from The Chatterbox News, we’ll continue with the secrets held in a shoe box, and some ideas for a happier life. We’ll finish off with some cute bumper stickers for seniors. https://lifewithauntlizzie.com
032 How Smart Is Your Right Foot?
July 28, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBThis week we’re starting out our podcast with Summer Reflections from our resident…Miss Klara., followed by an article from Two Southern Sweeties called the Law of the Garbage truck. Then from the Chatterbox News, we’re going to consider some Philosophies of Life followed by a little exercise for you to discover how smart your right foot is. We’ll look at observations of getting older and finally wrap up with the generation gap. And to finish off, I wanted to include something cute I found...
031 Ride The Complaint Freedom Train
July 21, 2021 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.84 MBThis week we’re starting out our podcast with a little experiment of how Klara is trying to quit complaining or gossiping. Right! Then from the Chatterbox News. You’ll discover how maybe you can make a difference and We’ll have a few laughs at discovered signs and finish off with facts about the human body. https://www.lifewithauntlizzie.com
030 Crazy Moments of Time
July 13, 2021 19:00 - 14 minutes - 9.97 MBThis week we’re starting out our podcast with all the crazy moments we use time. Then I’d like to add some fun things From The Chatterbox News. A great idea about dusting. We like to add things that we ask – did you know? We’ve included 12 commandments for seniors and then we’ll finish off with a question about how is church treating you. https://www.lifewithauntlizzie.com
029 The Perils of Not Focusing
July 07, 2021 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBThis week we’re starting out our show with Miss Klara letting us know the importance of not focusing and staying in the present moment. Then I’d like to add some fun things From The Chatterbox News. How to plant tomatoes. News on a Dark Stormy Night. And picture this - peeing on my flowers and to finish off some facts that perhaps you don’t know or even if they could be true. https://www.lifewithauntlizzie.com
028 Camping To Nowhere!
June 29, 2021 18:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBThis week we’re starting out our show with Klara’s version of how to camp without going anywhere. Well now, that should be interesting. Our next story we’d like to share from our Chatterbox News is about Abbey Heaven and the post office , and then How to start a fight and 10 ways to terrorize Telemarketers. (Sorry to do this as I do know that telemarketers are only doing their job and they are put on the front line for all the abuse), But we’ve got to fix it somehow as they seem to call...
027 The Nasty Itch!
June 22, 2021 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.41 MBThis week we'll begin our show with how Klara inherited a case of the itch… then I’d like to add some fun things From The Chatterbox News, like Oxymorons, A Gentleman’s Cough Syrup, Diets and Dying and Women Who Know their place. It’s a fun filled few minutes of your day, that I hope brings a wee smile. https://www.lifewithauntlizzie.com
026 Sometimes Revenge Is Sweet!
June 15, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.73 MBThis week we’re starting out our podcast with Miss Klara letting us know how she handles forgiveness and then I’d like to add an uplifting story from my Chatterbox News about an Eagle who brought such joy to the man who named her Freedom and brought her back to health and life. I’ll finish off with a little fun with a Japanese Exchange student from in US. So let’s get on with our show. https://www.lifewithauntlizzie.com
025 Does Your Car Resemble You?
June 09, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.34 MBLets begin with Klara's experience of how your personality might be manifesting into car problems. Then we’ll see how Little Larry tackled his problems ,and we’ll give you different definitions for words. We’ll finish off with questions about the word “up” Chatterbox News: https://www.lifewithauntlizzie.com
024 The Perfect Marriage Klara Style
June 02, 2021 14:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBLet’s begin with Miss Klara’s idea of a perfect marriage. Is there such a thing? I guess…according to her. We’ll tell a story about The Pink Dress and about the Life of a husband forced to accompany his wife to the local Walmart. Oh yes…we have a message from grandparents’ answering machine and what do you think about everyone having a pet? We’ll finish off with some more could this be true with God’s accuracy. https://www.lifewithauntlizzie.com
023 Free Cougar Lessons
May 25, 2021 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBSo let’s begin today’s show with Klara and how she is prepared to give cougar lessons as she feels now with experience she is the expert. This ought to be great. There are many perks of being over 50 and we’re going to share some with you. And now that I’m older this is what I’ve discovered. We always love to share believe it or nots…so you can decided for yourself. And we’ll finish off with some facts and wonder “did you know?” https://www.lifewithauntlizzie.com
022 Still Dancing At 77
May 18, 2021 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBThis week Klara is up to her usual with telling us about a competition she entered in dancing. Then we’ll remember important things in life. We’ll discover the law of probabilities and that true love never dies. Hey we’ll have some fun sharing how children perceive their grandparents and finish off with a story about a car that was driven for 82 years. https://www.lifewithauntlizzie.com
021 Kosmic Klaravoydance
May 12, 2021 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBThis week’s episode begins with Klara telling us about her motorcycle experience we’ll follow up with a lesson in dusting just in case you don’t know how to dust. Haha…Klara is going to give you your horoscope for May from her Cosmic Klaravoydance. And we’ll finish off with a story about a dark stormy night in Transylvania. https:.//www.lifewithauntlizzie.com
020 The Retirement Blues
May 04, 2021 18:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBThis week’s episode features our Miss Klara as usual giving her truth about married life. I’m sure all of us ladies have experienced some of this in one form or another, perhaps though, not explaining it quite this way. We’re going to share a story about a dog named Faith, who shows us that anything is possible. We’re going to give you some real facts about why it’s so good to be a woman. Out of the mouth of 2 90 year- old friends Rose and Barb, we’ll hear great wisdom. If you’re over ...
019 Nutsy Dating Adventures Part 2
April 26, 2021 18:00 - 13 minutes - 9.02 MBThis week has our Klara back with her promise to give you part 2…and I’m sure there’s more parts…to her Nutsy Dating Adventures. We’re going to give you some food for thought, and then fooling with men on the prowl. Hey we’ll even some information about old goats. Oh and we can’t leave out things you don’t want to hear in an operating room. And finally we’ll finish off with The Inheritance. So without further delay, let’s get on with the show. https://lifeqithsuntlizzie.com
018 Nutsy Dating Adventures Part 1
April 21, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this week’s show, Our Miss Klara is going to give you some insights and perhaps some warning about dating sights. We’re going to share a story about Biscuits and then some information for why you get hold and of course continuing on from last week about the things my mother taught me. We’re going to share about keepers in your life, some thoughts about marriage, and a cautionary tale about a bottle of wine. And if that’s not enough to inspire you to smile, we’ll be sharing a sure fir...
017 Should You Ditch The Old Car
April 14, 2021 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this week’s show It’s time again to let Miss Klara have the reins to share with us her version of life from behind her bifocals. This week, I believe Klara was thinking of trading in her old car for perhaps something brand new or at least a bit newer. I’m not sure of the year, but I think she has an old 57 Chevy…that she and Clem have nurtured all these years,. I had best let Miss Klara be the one to tell you all about her story. We’ll tell you about be careful what you wish for. T...
016 W5 Doom and Gloom Report
April 07, 2021 18:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBThis week, we have a jam packed show for you. We’ll begin as usually with Miss Klara talking about her journey trying to get a job as a news reporter Then we’ll give you a scenario of something that needs to be done and what a man chooses to do about it through various ages. A little trivia and then as promised Miss Klara will give you her monthly predictions her style in her Kosmic Klaravoydance. Then we’ll again remind you about subscribing to The Chatterbox News where you’ll find muc...
015 Reunion Fixer Uppers!
March 30, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this week’s podcast we’re going to discover just how dangerous to your pride it could be going to reunions, shared with none other than our resident Miss Klara. Then a little saga about class war at its best. We’ll get your mind going with some sweet or maybe not so sweet …. Sweet talk. Have you ever thought of dog logic? Well we’re going to supply you with some, and then we’ll supply you with human logic of the positive side of life. Quite frequently we supply you with things for ...
014 A More Youthful Looking Life
March 22, 2021 16:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBThis week…we’ll discuss how frugal Miss Klara is, but it works for her and I’m sure if you’re watching your pennies yet want to look gorgeous, and youthful, you too, can take advantage of her ideas. We’ll share the best divorce letter ever, then false teeth. On to diets and dying no less and then cough syrup for a gentleman. Again we’ll fill you in on some things and you can judge if this can be true. Then we’ll share the positive side of life with you. You’ll really relate to the ...
013 To Hell With Willpower
March 16, 2021 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode Miss Klara will give her take on diets and willpower. She seems to have a lot of information on how to “diet” properly. We’ll have some St Patty’s Day fun, followed by Real 911 calls. Then we’ll let you decide who the crazy one is. Then Can This Be True. And we’ll finish off with a Maya Angelou quote. https://www.lifewithauntlizzie.com
012 Outa Whack Computer
March 08, 2021 20:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBToday, before we begin with Klara and some fun and uplifting stories, I want to speak about Chatterbox News. I’ve had emails asking me to explain what it is and the cost to get a subscription. First, let me say it is free. Yes! And that isn’t the best part. The Chatterbox News is filled with uplifting and humorous stories of life. I started it many years ago after becoming tired of all the doom and gloom news. I was told it would never succeed, as good news never sold. https://ww...
011 Surviving Cross Country Skiing
March 01, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBToday we’re going to get into the survival of cross-country skiing from behind Miss Klara’s bifocals as she says….then some humour from the lips of an 87-year old woman. I’ll share a wee story in case we forget followed by a plug for St. Patty’s day falling on the 17th of March. A few chuckles from church humour, and heaven forbid, how to start a fight. Education from a Japanese student. We’ll finish off with Life’s Like that and a quote. Web site: https://www.lifewithauntlizzie...
010 Buckle Eyes Cold Remedy
February 24, 2021 21:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBThis week will see Klara doing her commercial debut about Buckle Eyes Cold Remedy, then some cute little sayings and then we’re going to finish off with all the uses that Gramma made with her apron. Not too many of those aprons around these days. But it sure did warm our hearts. https://www.lifewithuntlizzie.com [email protected]
009 Hypnosis 101
February 18, 2021 00:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBThis week we’re going to have our Ms. Klara talk to you about Hypnosis. Now I know some of you have had hypnosis, but perhaps there is some of you who haven’t. Klara will let you know how she felt being a newbie to hypnosis and how it went for her and of course if it even worked. Then we’re going to give you some facts in case you’ve never heard this information before. And we’ll finish off with some cute little quips to get your laughter roaring so loud the neighbours will report you ...
008 Coping With Fake Fingernails
February 10, 2021 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this podcast we’re going to see what happens when you decide to wear those fake fingernails Klara style. We’re also going to give you a Kosmic Klaravoydance sample of your horoscope by our resident Ms. Klara. Hang tight for that one she’s on a roll with it. Then we’re going to hear how a One-Time Drunk Finds new life as a lawyer. We’re going to share a Could-This be true with you and you be the judge. And finally a little tidbit about history. If you'd like a private one-on-one read...
007 Valentine Tips For A Sweetie
February 04, 2021 01:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBThis is the February podcast, so we’ll start out with Klara and Valentine’s Day and the special things she does for her mate hoping you can get some Valentine ideas. Then we’ll see what the law was back in the early days in Upper Canada… we’ll give you some quotable quotes, Oliver’s Tips will appear to help you in your household. Oh yes…we’ll leave things up to you with our believe it or not items. We’ll talk about Mr. Justice, any our crazy English Language and more tidbits for you t...
006 One Dollar and Eleven Cents
January 27, 2021 15:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB#006 Today we’ll start with a beautiful uplifting story I read and thought I’d like to share with you about a miracle of one dollar and eleven cents and the faith of a child. Then we’ll let Klara give her whacky synopsis of living in a snow belt. Now this might not mean anything to some of you out there who bask in the warm of the south. But when you listen to this you’ll realize how lucky you are. Now we’ve all heard of the class war so we’ll give you class war at its best. h...
005 Wild Girdle Blues
January 21, 2021 00:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBHi Everyone. Aunt Lizzie here… I so want to bring a smile to your lips and a warmth to your heart by dishing up some of the fun from behind my bifocals with humorous and uplifting stories. Hey…I don’t intend to go on forever, these podcasts are planned to be short and sweet. Sometimes though folks, I do get carried away. Just a wee warning… Today we’re going to talk about the secret to living to an old age from the lips’s of a 100-year old woman. and then a story about how things are n...
005 Wild Girdle Blues
January 21, 2021 00:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBHi Everyone. Aunt Lizzie here… I so want to bring a smile to your lips and a warmth to your heart by dishing up some of the fun from behind my bifocals with humorous and uplifting stories. Hey…I don’t intend to go on forever, these podcasts are planned to be short and sweet. Sometimes though folks, I do get carried away. Just a wee warning… Today we’re going to talk about the secret to living to an old age from the lips’s of a 100-year old woman. and then a story about how things are n...
Don't Mess With Dogs
January 04, 2021 19:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB#003 - This week we're gonna have some fun with dogs. We'll have a story about an Old German Shepherd dog. We'll discuss the meaning of old. We've added a beautiful hankie-ready story about a father, a daughter and a dog. And to finish off we'll let you know the perks of being over 60. For more uplifting notes, please visit our site: https://www.lifewithauntlizzie.com
Great Reasons To Wear A Mask
January 04, 2021 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.14 MB#004 - Hey this week we're exploring more fun with pearls of Scottish wisdom to remember. We'll give you a history lesson about where some of our sayings came from. I don't know how old you are, but in case you're much younger than me, we'll prepare you for games to play when you're older to fill in the time in case you get bored. Klara is on the ball with the benefits of having to wear "the mask". To get more uplifting stories and to subscribe to The Chatterbox, go to: https://www.l...
New Year's Resolutions
January 04, 2021 19:00 - 12 minutes - 8.89 MB#002 - The real story of the 3 bears. We'll look into the English language and how we've shortened the time with texting codes. Have you ever played with words and made other words out of them. Listen to some slick ways to arrange the letters to make other words. Klara is going to share with you how to make New Year's resolutions her style. Prayerfully she says. She's right ready to give you examples. Can you keep a secret? We'll share The Secret with you and no...it's not the the f...
Intro
January 04, 2021 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.55 MB#001 - Meet Aunt Lizzie and Klaratwo aging divas, as they introduce themselves and try to navigate this techy stuff to bring you some fun things from behind their bifocals to give you a wee smile and a warmth to your heart. Listen how you can get a copy of The Chatterbox, a fun and uplifting paper, you can read before you go to bed to give you some fun dreams. If you want to learn more, you can go to https://www.lifewithauntlizzie.com We hope you enjoy our first episode with all the le...
Intro
January 04, 2021 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.55 MB#001 - Meet Aunt Lizzie and Klaratwo aging divas, as they introduce themselves and try to navigate this techy stuff to bring you some fun things from behind their bifocals to give you a wee smile and a warmth to your heart. Listen how you can get a copy of The Chatterbox, a fun and uplifting paper, you can read before you go to bed to give you some fun dreams. If you want to learn more, you can go to https://www.lifewithauntlizzie.com We hope you enjoy our first episode with all the le...