012 - Actual People - Finding Elijah - Mother's Day Edition

In this special Mother's Day edition of "Actual People," host Chauncey Zalkin shares a real-life story of serendipity and chance encounters in the mom era of her life. Three weeks ago, a Saturday morning bagel run turns into an unforeseen adventure when our host and her daughter Sky discover Elijah, a scarred, malnourished, and beautiful older pit bull, wandering the streets in the rain. This episode delves into how they react to Elijah, reflecting on the broader themes of care, compassion, and the complexities of motherhood.This episode contemplates intuition, personal ethics, and decision trees as well as the day-to-day life of a single mother doing the most.Mentioned in This Episode:- "White Collar" - a so-so TV show Chauncey watches with her daughters.- The role of routine and organization in managing a busy household.- The emotional and practical aspects of adopting and caring for a rescue dog.-  John Galliano -  Dog PoopJoin us next time on "Actual People" where we continue to explore the powerful narratives that shape creative lives.Written, directed, and executive produced by Chauncey Zalkin. Intro/Outro sound engineered by Eric Aaron. Photography by Alonza Mitchell with Design Consulting by Paper + Screen.Want to go deeper? Follow my Substack and don't forget to pledge subscription. (;Want to see the episode? Subscribe to the Actual People YouTube Channel.Follow us on Instagram for the latest updates and behind the scenes.We want to hear from YOU so if you want to be a guest, have a pithy but kind retort, or for business inquiries, drop me a line.Actual People, a Podcastwww.chaunceyzalkin.com