Two Noras and a Mic
Oh hello! We’re Nora and Nora and we’re glad you’re here!
From parenting and local faves to current trends and recipes, we are two Noras discussing it all with a whole lot of laughter along the way. As we raise our families in the west suburbs of Chicago we invite you to listen weekly as we dish about all the highs and lows and ridiculous amount of tomfoolery that ensue on this journey. Follow us wherever you get your podcasts as we check out new local spots, interview all sorts of interesting people, and catch up with each other! It’s like inviting two friends over to visit and catch up with without all the hassle of getting ready for company. Leave the entertaining to us and be sure to tune in for a new episode each Monday.
Two Noras and a Mic
Purse, Handbag, Diaper Bag...or no Bag?
Dive into the surprisingly revealing world of purses as Nora and Nora empty their bags and explore what our everyday carryalls say about us.
What begins as casual catch-up about March weather and Lenten sacrifices quickly transforms into an unexpectedly hilarious deep dive into purses and their significance in our lives. The conversation takes a nostalgic turn as the hosts share memories of their first meaningful purses—from a treasured Michael Jackson bag that met a tragic end to structured Kate Spade totes that defined high school style.
The hosts reveal a fascinating cultural divide in their college experiences: at one university, designer bags were status symbols, while at another, carrying any purse at all was considered "social suicide." This leads to a confession about storing essentials in tall boots instead of purses—a strategy that backfired spectacularly on a London night bus when everything spilled out onto the floor.
The episode reaches its chaotic peak when both hosts empty their purses on air, uncovering a combined total of 22 pens, multiple identical chapsticks, hand sanitizers, random receipts, and even a "lucky ping pong ball." This inventory becomes a window into their personalities and preparedness philosophies, proving that what we carry speaks volumes about who we are.
From discussions about the world's most expensive handbags to the psychological attachment we form with diaper bags, this episode explores how these everyday items become extensions of ourselves. Whether you're a minimalist or someone who prepares for every possible scenario, your relationship with your purse tells a story that's uniquely yours.
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