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Love Makes Old New

by Anne Buzzelli

After Persey gives into an angsty instinct, her last summer in high school is spent volunteering in a retirement home. She never thought she’d make a friend in that place, but Adam the octogenarian seemed ageless. A magical impossibility changed the way she looked at love and life and herself.

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Episodes

  1. No Talk

    This is a stand-alone short story, unrelated to Love Makes Old New. A woman is an unintended participant in a tragedy. As she meanders along a fateful path, she finds a way to forgive herself. This story was inspired by this article from BrainPickings.org: Paul Goodman on the Nine Kinds of…

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  2. 16: The New

    Saturday December 19 - Part 2 Persey discovers what's in the box... and then all the pieces come together. Audio credits located at LoveMakesOldNew.wordpress.com

  3. 15: The Trip

    Saturday December 19 - Part 1 Persey learns about trees and reluctantly accepts Adam's mysterious gift. Audio credits located at LoveMakesOldNew.wordpress.com

  4. 14: The Return

    Tuesday November 3 through Friday December 18 Persey returns to Shady Pines with gusto and is surprised by a trip. Audio credits located at LoveMakesOldNew.wordpress.com

  5. 13: The Crutches

    Sunday September 27 through Saturday October 10 Persey fell hard, but she bounced! She's damn strong and will be just fine with help from her dad and Kirby... and Adam, too. Audio credits located at LoveMakesOldNew.wordpress.com

  6. 12: The Fall

    Wednesday, September 23 Persey's world comes together... and then falls apart. Audio credits located at LoveMakesOldNew.wordpress.com

  7. 11: The Truth

    Tuesday, September 22 Persey revels in Denise's personal story, then her dad helps her make a huge discovery about what's going on with Adam. Copyright 2018 all rights reserved, audio credits located at LoveMakesOldNew.wordpress.com

  8. 10: The Picnic

    Saturday, September 19 through Monday, September 21 The morning after Kirby bails Persey out, her dad helps her make a picnic lunch for Adam. Copyright 2018 all rights reserved, audio credits located at LoveMakesOldNew.wordpress.com

  9. 9: The Treehouse

    Saturday, September 19, continued Persey and Adam prepare his new home, process their mysterious circumstances and grow closer. Audio credits located at LoveMakesOldNew.wordpress.com

  10. 8: The Escape

    Saturday, September 19 Persey's feelings about Adam are derailed by a frightening revelation. When she addresses that with him, other truths are revealed and they make plans. Audio credits located at LoveMakesOldNew.wordpress.com

  11. 7: The Gift

    Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday, September 12, 15 and 17 Persey literally runs into Adam. They drink more tea together in their secret hideout. After he gives her a gift, something astonishing happens. Audio credits located at LoveMakesOldNew.wordpress.com

  12. 6: The Peak

    Tuesday and Thursday, September 8 and 10 Denise helps Persey solve a riddle, then meets Adam for tea. The next day, she looks out for Adam but he's MIA. She goes looking for him and invades his privacy. Audio credits located at LoveMakesOldNew.wordpress.com

  13. 5: The Meet

    Saturday, September 5 Persey meets Adam and agrees to do him a favor. Later, she joins Kirby for dinner to celebrate his birthday. Audio credits located at LoveMakesOldNew.wordpress.com

  14. 4: The Pines

    Tuesday and Thursday, September 1 and 3 Persey gets reacquainted with an old friend and tries to adjust to her new situation. Featured guest actor: The author's 94-year-old grandma. Copyright 2017 all rights reserved, audio credits located at LoveMakesOldNew.wordpress.com

  15. 3: The Punishment

    Friday June 12 Persey agrees crimes should not go unpunished, but insists her punishment is way too severe. Audio credits located at LoveMakesOldNew.wordpress.com

  16. 2: The Bluetooth

    Thursday June 11 Persey made a mistake at an electronics store and couldn't bring herself to tell her dad. Audio credits located at LoveMakesOldNew.wordpress.com

  17. 1: The Beginning

    "Her hormonal stew bubbled and its steam constricted her view. She had less patience, more exaggeration and way too much instinct. She felt scattered and implausible. Every day was as baffling as a Rubik’s cube that fought back." Audio credits located at LoveMakesOldNew.wordpress.com

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

After Persey gives into an angsty instinct, her last summer in high school is spent volunteering in a retirement home. She never thought she’d make a friend in that place, but Adam the octogenarian seemed ageless. A magical impossibility changed the way she looked at love and life and herself.

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Anne Buzzelli

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After Persey gives into an angsty instinct, her last summer in high school is spent volunteering in a retirement home. She never thought she’d make a friend in that place, but Adam the octogenarian seemed ageless. A magical impossibility changed the way she looked at love and life and herself.

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Love Makes Old New is created and hosted by Anne Buzzelli.
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