 
  HollieGrams
        Holliegrams are sometimes inspiring, often funny, and occasionally poignant tales to help you through the job of day to day living.   It’s about love, family, health and community.  A "slice of life"  in 10 minutes or less.
      
      
    Episodes
41 episodes
    That time there was a fire
Since recording this episode, I have packed a "Go Bag" and have prepared for an evacuation order that luckily never came.  The danger is real.In every episode -Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world e...
        
          
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            Season 2
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            Episode 41
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          4:42
        
       
    That time it was time to go back to school
Watching parents prepare for a new school year and thinking back to those Glory Days...In every episode -Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and c...
        
          
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            Season 2
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            Episode 40
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          5:21
        
       
    That time I rode the bus to school
I am pretty sure kids are going back to school this year... I wrote this when it was a sure thing!In every episode -Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging...
        
          
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            Season 2
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            Episode 39
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          4:49
        
       
    That time I tried to make friends with money.
A few years and several hundred drawings later, I am still struggling.   In every episode -Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community...
        
          
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            Season 2
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            Episode 38
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          4:48
        
       
    That time I realized I am too tired to be retired.
A few years ago when a friend retired and I realized how busy she became.  In every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, health, aging, and community.&nbs...
        
          
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            Season 2
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            Episode 37
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          4:15
        
       
    That time I went out after dark
I wrote this a couple of years ago-- before the pandemic -- but did forego a late night at a festival last weekend and am actually going out after dark this weekend!In every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and ...
        
          
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            Season 2
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            Episode 36
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          5:33
        
       
    That time Book club became a lifeline
I have a shirt that says "My wine club has a book problem."  Here's to regular meetings with words and wine.In every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationships, healt...
        
          
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            Season 2
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            Episode 35
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          4:41
        
       
    That time I said Hey to Michael Franti
In continuing to work on my gratitude, I was reminded of the times I met Michael Franti and other random acts of kindness.In every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world events, raising a family, relationshi...
        
          
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            Season 2
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            Episode 34
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          4:45
        
       
    That time I thought I lived in the best community
I wrote this after a complete stranger took the time to make sure I was okay.  I love my community... even after seeing some of the underbellies the last couple of years... we are still keeping an eye out for each other.In every ep...
        
          
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            Season 2
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            Episode 33
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          5:04
        
       
    That time I travelled to Florida
A few years ago I visited a friend in Punta Gorda, Florida and realized I live in a bit of a bubble here in Northern California.  Here are some observations.Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram  @holliegramsFB on F...
        
          
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            Season 2
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            Episode 32
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          5:17
        
       
    That time my father passed away.
I wrote this in February 2019. With Father's Day this Sunday...it's a good reminder to "hug him if you've got him"...Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram  @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are mus...
        
          
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            Season 2
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            Episode 31
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          5:22
        
       
    That time aging became a topic of conversation
My husband turned a certain age a couple years ago and I wrote about the whole getting old thing.Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram  @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own t...
        
          
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            Season 2
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            Episode 30
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          5:09
        
       
    That time my friend gave break dancing new meaning
I wrote this not too long after the new year began and realized life would continue!Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram  @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and ...
        
          
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            Season 2
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            Episode 29
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          5:22
        
       
    That time I decided to hit the road
I wrote this in 2019 when one of the big concerns was rampant mass shootings.    Still relevant.  I hope you enjoy it.Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram  @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode -<...
        
          
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            Season 7
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            Episode 28
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          5:14
        
       
    That time I tried online dating (for a friend)
About ten years ago, I helped a friend find a mate via online dating... Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram  @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world e...
        
          
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            Season 2
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            Episode 27
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          5:26
        
       
    That time I realized this is the only life I am going to get
While this was written pre-Covid, it feels rather appropriate for today.Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram  @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode :  Holliegrams are musings of my own take on raising a family...
        
          
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            Season 2021
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            Episode 25
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          4:18
        
       
    That time my cat was murdered
I wrote this in May of 2018 after my cat was taken out by some outdoor wild things.  I wasn't sure I would ever get over it but about a year ago we got Mouser.  Not the same.....Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram  @...
        
          
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            Season 2021
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            Episode 24
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          3:51
        
       
    That time I used my mind for a change
Episode 23:    You can do it!  The power of the mind to make life happen.Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram  @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on lo...
        
          
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            Season 2021
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            Episode 23
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          4:30
        
       
    That time I was a bully.
Bullying is nothing new.  I was bullied and I have been a bully.  Nothing to be proud of, but am certainly aware.Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram  @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams a...
        
          
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            Season 2021
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            Episode 22
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          4:40
        
       
    That time the empty nest filled back up!
With 7 kids, it was bound to happen.  They moved out and then they moved back in!Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram  @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode - Holliegrams are musings of my own take on loca...
        
          
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            Season 2021
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            Episode 21
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          4:15
        
       
    That time we (thought) we emptyed the nest.
The kids come and the kids go and the kids come back again.  Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram  @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode: Holliegrams are musings of my own take on local and world ...
        
          
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            Season 2021
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            Episode 20
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          3:57
        
       
    That time I was a "Miss"
 I am about to celebrate a birthday,  which made me think about age discrimination.Find me at @holliesallwrite on Instagram  @holliegramsFB on FacebookIn every episode: Holliegrams are musings...
        
          
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            Season 2021
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            Episode 19
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          4:31
        
      