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Spoken Memory Connections

by Janet Lee

Welcome to Spoken Memory Connections, a treasure trove of personal recollections of family, food and fun times, when we were young. All food topics from the olden days are on the table, so pull up a chair & join us! The podcast episodes are short, so they're easily digested and they're full of goodness. Why is that? Because Goodness increases when we share it with others. It makes me happy to share these stories with you, I hope you enjoy them--reliving good times with family.My Bachelor's Degree is in Gerontology from San Diego State University. Contact me to set up an interview.

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Episodes

  1. Charles A in Maryland

    Charles, a dear friend of all Griffins, recalls how he met Griff. He describes how & why their friendship was lifelong.

  2. Charles A of Maryland

    Charles recounts how he met Griff Griffin, and why and how their friendship lasted more than 60 years.

  3. Martha and Janet Lee

    Recalling Cozette as a friend and confidante, rather than a mother. Our favorite topic to discuss. ❤️

  4. Dianna D from CA

    Dianna talks about family, cooking, gardens. Very interesting...

  5. Don B in WI

    Don is a friend of the family's and pilot who often flew on fun trips with Laverne--to MS, SC, FL and OH. Only place missing is State College!

  6. Peter J in Rio, WI

    Peter recalls the Fly In Breakfast at Gilbert Airfield, in Rio. And some folks who helped make it a success-Griff and Cozette.

  7. Ruth and Annie talk about cooking and cookbooks

    We talk about the Griffin family cookbook-how it got came into existence. Ruth and Annie share cooking skills, and other great info! Love it 🥰

  8. Cameron G reads Colonel LaVerne Griffin's Overflight essay

    Grandson Cameron reads the essay Griff wrote about flying Top Secret Reconnaissance missions in 1953-54. What a pilot! What a grandson. 🙏🏼

  9. The Peterson Saga.

    Lisa K reads an essay written in 1947 by her mother Joyce. This was a college assignment & the topic is the Peterson & Havneros family.

  10. Karl K

    Karl recalls time spent on the Iowa farm helping Orrin Peterson. He recalls a great deal about that farm. You'll learn a lot by tuning in!

  11. Bob G in TX

    Bob talks about his siblings, his grandfathers, his love of horses and his career as an Engineer, working on top secret aerospace projects. ❤️

  12. Margit B in RI

    Margit, named after her grandmother, recalls the layout of the yellow house with green trim, and states Jeanette loved Jay Leno.

  13. Ray D in MN

    Here's Ray, in his very own episode. He tells us HOW HE LEARNED TO COOK. You'll want to hear this. So, listen up! 🙂

  14. Lisa H in NY

    Lisa talks about Nowegian family and food, and focuses on Norwegian foods and traditions carried on by her parents.

  15. Duane G in Wisconsin

    Duane recalls his version of fun times with the old folks. Spoiler alert: he loves Grandma's date filled cookies best.

  16. RUTH in Oregon, Season 1, Episode 4.

    Ruth W in Oregon shares about Marion & Wilmer, her folks. And she recalls Grace & George, her grand-folks. Such fun!

  17. Spoken Memory Connection, Season 1, Episode 3.

    This is a 30+ minute tour of Mary's recollections. She recalls the greats and grands and the family house in late 1960s SC. So fun!

  18. Spoken Memory Connections, Season 1, Episode 2

    Martha W in TN recalls family history of Buzzells, Griffins and Wileys. Check it out!

  19. Spoken Memory Connections, Season 1, Episode 1.

    Host Janet Lee records memories of ancestors she knew and some she didn't know. She compares Norwegian family (Peterson and Havneros) to Welsh & Irish (Griffin and Buzzell).

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Spoken Memory Connections, a treasure trove of personal recollections of family, food and fun times, when we were young. All food topics from the olden days are on the table, so pull up a chair & join us! The podcast episodes are short, so they're easily digested and they're full of goodness. Why is that? Because Goodness increases when we share it with others. It makes me happy to share these stories with you, I hope you enjoy them--reliving good times with family.My Bachelor's Degree is in Gerontology from San Diego State University. Contact me to set up an interview.

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Janet Lee

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What is Spoken Memory Connections about?

Welcome to Spoken Memory Connections, a treasure trove of personal recollections of family, food and fun times, when we were young. All food topics from the olden days are on the table, so pull up a chair & join us! The podcast episodes are short, so they're easily digested and they're full of...

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Spoken Memory Connections is created and hosted by Janet Lee.
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