Twelfth of Never

Melody Miller
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Welcome to the Twelfth of Never podcast, a storytime with my grandma (aka "Mema"), chronicling her adventurous life growing up in the South. Follow us down the twists and turns of memory lane that will have you laughing one moment, and somber the next, but undoubtedly entertained through and through. Thank you for taking the time to hear about Mema's life in her own words. We'll see you on the twelfth of never!

  1. 11/29/2021

    Twelfth of Never 19: And that's a long, long time

    This is the final episode of the series for this year, and was definitely the hardest one for us to make; I'm thankful Mema was finally able to share our Grandpa Jim's final story on this Earth, as it seems we had been inching closer to that part of her timeline and then digressing back into happier times. The moment finally came though, and it was less than fun to witness Mema reliving the tragic moment. I used the Thanksgiving holiday as an excuse to put off editing, but in reality, I wasn't ready to listen to Mema recount her heartbreak again so soon...The grandkids have talked about how they're excited to hear themselves come into the picture as Mema's stories close in on the present day, so I'm looking forward to hear what next year's series will hold, with heartbreak, happiness and everything in between. This will not necessarily be an episode you'll want to listen to over and over, unlike her funnier segments that have gotten many many listens. For me personally, it has served as closure to an ongoing wondering of why we had to grow up without the presence of this wonderful man; I never thought I could so badly miss someone I've never even met. For the last episode of the year, I wanted to add in a little musical surprise with the help of my husband, Jason. I had to break it up into parts for copyright purposes, so the editing is a lot different than usual. Nonetheless, I hope you enjoy. I would like to dedicate the music to Grandpa Jim: I assure you, your wife will love you until the poets run out of rhyme.  As always, we'll see you on the twelfth of Never.  [I do not own the rights to the music or lyrics]

    32 min

  2. 11/01/2021

    Twelfth of Never 18: A Few Chuckles

    In which Mema recounts hotel pranksters, ducking out of church 'specials', and language barrier faux pas!

    41 min

  3. 10/16/2021

    Twelfth of Never 17: Spilt Milk

    In which Mema tells more of their continued moving around, her daughters making messes in the kitchen, and final visits with her mom and grandma.

    33 min

  4. 10/03/2021

    Twelfth of Never 16: Enjoying, Enduring

    In which Mema recounts stories shared with her late husband, our Grandpa Jim, talking about love triangles, Germany and camping "vacations."

    25 min

  5. 09/19/2021

    Twelfth of Never 15: Peanut Butter

    In which Mema recounts stories of her late husband Jim's life, growing up in Texas and hitchhiking his way to Chicago as a teen

    20 min

  6. 09/12/2021

    Twelfth of Never 14: Day In, Day Out

    In which Mema recounts our recent road trip to her hometown of Wagoner, Oklahoma

    29 min

  7. 04/28/2021

    Twelfth of Never 13: My Story Wouldn't Be Complete...

    In which Mema explains how her story wouldn't be complete without sharing how she found faith, a heavenly father, and a final home in her church.

    58 min

  8. 04/15/2021

    Twelfth of Never 12: You Know Barbara and Dares

    In which Bobby Jo paints her grandma's hair, goes into a bar and crosses the Oklahoma state line for the first time.

    21 min
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Welcome to the Twelfth of Never podcast, a storytime with my grandma (aka "Mema"), chronicling her adventurous life growing up in the South. Follow us down the twists and turns of memory lane that will have you laughing one moment, and somber the next, but undoubtedly entertained through and through. Thank you for taking the time to hear about Mema's life in her own words. We'll see you on the twelfth of never!

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  • Creator
    Melody Miller
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Melody Miller
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    Twelfth of Never