A Slice From The Middle

One woman's often clumsy, sometimes touching, frequently funny journey through life starting in the middle of everything: Age, parenting, career, marriage, and the US. Short, relatable, slice-of-life audio essays.

Fresh Starts and "Families"

Fresh starts, new dynamics, shared history...sometimes good, sometimes not, but optimism isn't a bad quality to bring into any group relationship. (That's a word salad sentence that belies the lighthearted essence of this.) Come hang out with me on these social media platforms that I'm probably not using to my advantage, but am using to my satisfaction. Facebook Twitter Or read more of my work on my Website

01-14
05:11

Parade Pissing: Royal Wedding Version

Welcome to Season Two!  I'm starting with an observation that, while dated in this piece, is, seemingly, eternal...but doesn't have to be! For this season, I've accepted that I won't be updating my website, susanvollenweider.com with each new episode so if you want to keep up, subscribe on whatever podcatcher you're using right now! Please and thank you!

01-10
05:21

When there's time, take it

I'm going to have to call this the end of season one (which is twice as long as I had originally intended) but I'm going to do so with a piece that means a lot to me. If you're curious, it took me four times to get through part of it. Thank you for joining me this season, I'll be back in a month or so with season two! If you subscribe on whatever podcatcher you're using, you'll be notified when season two starts. See you then! Bye! (Oh, oops, wrong podcast.)

11-19
06:39

The Store Where You Can Find Anything

One of those times when an everyday trip to an ordinary store was extraordinary.  

11-15
05:20

Not Bringing Sexy Back To Dinner

A lesson I learned the hard way: Teachable moments are important in raising kids...but they can't be forced. Come back on Mondays and Friday for fresh slices! Visit me on Twitter, Facebook, or read more of my work on my website!

11-12
06:55

We've got the spirit, how 'bout you?

School Spirit Week is an annual adventure in multi-tasking and creativity...for parents.    

11-08
06:25

Please Don't Be Six Forever and Ever

In my family, 6-year-old kids have predictably unpredictable behavior.   Watch The Kansas City Star, my Twitters, and Facebooks (both personal and for this podcast) for my re-newed column starting this month! I'm pretty excited to get going again!

11-05
05:50

Good n' Plenty

When your life is packed, you savor every unpacked moment. How are you? Drop me a note at amiddleslicepodcast@gmail.com or visit me on Facebook or Twitter.

11-01
06:36

Ban This!

In 2011 "little kids in restaurants" was a controversial topic...sigh, we were so naive in 2011, weren't we? Come back for fresh slices on Mondays and Fridays!

10-25
05:35

Overcoming Gridiron Prejudice

There are many paths to manhood, one of my sons took the path through a football field. Come back Mondays and Fridays for a fresh slice! (And you can join me on Facebook, Twitter, or my website the rest of the week!)

10-22
05:55

Baseball: What's in it for me?

Part one of two parental bleacher reports this week! Come back on Mondays and Fridays for fresh slices!

10-18
06:38

And the Whiner is...

We hate the whine; no work gets done when a kid is whining...but we ALSO whine.    Come back for a fresh slice on Mondays and Fridays! Visit me on Facebook, Twitter, or my website anytime!

10-15
05:52

Midwest: Lessons, Pride, and Strength

I'm a transplant to the Midwest and, ten years after this originally ran, I'm still terrified of tornados. Come back for fresh slices on Mondays and Fridays!

10-11
05:51

Humble Pie and Tootsie Roll Casserole

This could be the greatest time-saving bit of advice (other than not doing something) that I can ever impart. You're welcome? New episodes Mondays and Fridays, come visit me on Facebook, Twitter, or my website!

10-08
05:03

Better, But Broken

About 600 words on depression. New episodes Monday and Friday Come hang out with me: Facebook Twitter My website

10-04
06:15

Sibling Rivalry Victory

Sibling rivalry grows up...sorta? New episodes Monday and Friday! Join me on da socials! Facebook Twitter My website  

10-01
04:56

Homework? Hold My Coffee

I've learned a few things, painfully, over the years. This is one (arguably it's on the low pain side.) New episodes Monday and Friday Join me on the clicky places: Facebook Twitter  My Website

09-27
05:56

Dear Diary, Time Travel Is So Cool!

One of my favorite podcasts of all time, recreated. Kinda.   Social media hang-out with me on: Facebook  Twitter Or my website SusanVollenweider.com

09-24
06:13

When Introverts and Extroverts Mingle

Once I figured out the difference between me and my introverted loved ones...life was better for both of us. New episodes on Mondays and Fridays!

09-20
05:47

Of Traditions and Birthdays

Traditions, and cakes ... with a pinch of salt. I would love to hear your birthday traditions, join me on Twitter or Facebook to talk about them!

09-17
07:07

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