No Kidding

Three extraordinary women – Peggy Bennett, Shelly Cummings, and Beth Shannon – discuss the individual circumstances and life choices which led in each case to their not bearing children.  Each of them has a unique and interesting story to tell this episode offers them the chance to share their narratives and explore their feelings on the topic of motherhood.

Peggy, Shelly, and Beth bravely open the pages of their own lives to consider the twists and turns that resulted in their becoming the fascinating individuals they are today. While the topic is important and serious, the conversation is tinged with humor and warmth as the three women compare their experiences and sometimes contrast the courses that they followed to reach their current stage of life.  Among other things, they discuss how not being a parent impacted their relationships with other women and affected their dating lives. Each of them expresses, in their own way, a comfort and satisfaction with the life they have led while entertaining the listeners – and each other - with their stories.

Peggy recommends solving your own tech problems.

Shelly recommends having a virtual wine tasting.

Beth recommends the book A Man Called Ove.