HeyJaredMidlife Lady Leisure Pursuits
Fortysomething women Meagan Francis and Sarah Powers chat about making midlife fun again.
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Sarah Makes A Quilt! (opens the original)
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Have you ever really looked at a quilt? There’s more to this art form than meets the eye, and in this episode Sarah shares what she’s learning from a quilting workshop she’s been taking at a local craft store. Listen to hear what she’s learning (and be sure to scroll through the show notes for photos of her project.) Episode Links: Sarah’s quilting classWe talke
We Love The Library! (opens the original)
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(Oops! Due to technical difficulties (ahem, I forgot, says Meagan) you’re getting this episode almost a week late. You’ll see another one in your inbox Tuesday, so enjoy the double-up!)Most people think of the library as a place to check out books. But it’s so much more than that! From free services and programming to a variety of objects available to borrow, the library can act as a place to work, rest, create, and gather. In this episode, Meagan and Sarah share some of their favorite ways to u
The Local News! (opens the original)
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How do you find out what’s happening where you live? From arts and culture news to the latest dispatches from local government, in this episode Meagan and Sarah talk about why paying attention to hyperlocal news can feel like an antidote to the anxiety machine of national news and give you a manageable way to become more involved in civic life.Episode Links: Sarah’s local paper is partnered with NEWSWELL, a model that we find interesting!Mea
Volunteering, Midlife Style! (opens the original)
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In the active parenting years, volunteering tends to center around our kids. Midlife gives us the opportunity to broaden our gaze a bit, and ask ourselves "how do I actually want to give back?" In this episode Meagan and Sarah discuss the ways volunteering has shifted over the years, and the various opportunities they've discovered for making a difference - from pitching in here and there, to heading up projects, to civic engagement and everything in between.Episode Links: Sarah has been a fan o
Plant Lady Era! (opens the original)
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Tending houseplants may be the ultimate midlife hobby, but it doesn’t always come naturally. In this episode, Sarah shares how her indoor garden has grown from a few decorative potted plants into a more ambitious (and seriously joyful) pastime, while Meagan confesses how her own houseplants have always been more like "wallpaper" - hanging around, often forgotten - and hopes for inspiration to create a more intentional approach. Episode Links: Thank you to our exclusive podcast sponsor, Vionic. W
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