September 11, 2021
Our generation's shared story was 20 years ago from the day this episode was released. Everyone old enough to remember knows where they were when it happened. And we all have stories that connect to that world-changing Tuesday morning. Included in this episode are the reflections of ten individuals who share the same story from their own unique viewpoint.
Join us as we relive and remind one another of the events of that day. Come take a walk with us On Carlson Drive.
August 31, 2021
Camping together turned into a new adventure - buying land and building a cabin. The shores of Lake Michigan became the destination and a lifetime of memories followed. Joined once again by "Uncle" Harry, we take a look at summer vacations and long walks on the beach.
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August 17, 2021
Tents, campers, campgrounds, skits, and s'mores around the campfire. In another life, it seems, these were signs of summer. And almost all of them were accompanied by lifelong family friends Harry and Barb, their boys Steve and Kevin, and Biscuit the family dog. Join us as we recount the fun (and sometimes not-so-fun) memories of camping trips gone by. And then, stayed tuned as we introduce you to "Uncle" Harry.
Come take a walk with us On Carlson Drive.
August 3, 2021
In the 80s, the 15-passenger van was a staple in the lives of those whose parents worked for a church. And so it goes for Wendy...youth retreats, camp trips, and learning to drive were all part of the unique experience of having a "van in the family." And it all ends with a wonderfully tangential conversation with our local van aficionado, Dan.
Come take a drive with us On Carlson Drive.
July 20, 2021
Summer is the time of year that shouts, "CAMP!" - as in summer camp - for those of us who grew up going to church camp. This episode reflects on a lifetime of summers at camp, from parents being on staff to becoming a camper to working at camp to leading camp. Join us as we visit our old friend, summer camp, and all the shenanigans that created a lifetime of memories.
Come take a walk with us On Carlson Drive.
July 6, 2021
Sometimes we forget that a person we have known for a very long time has a backstory. We see them as what they are...in this moment...as the person right in front of us. But behind every person we meet there is so much more. We have no idea the places they've visited or the challenges they have faced or the dreams they were pursuing when life took a different turn. It certainly adds credence to Allen Saunders' widely misappropriated adage that "Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans."
And some of the best stories we know are of those who took those turns and made something beautiful out of them. Which is the perfect phrase to describe Wendy's mom, Phyllis. In this episode, we meet Wendy's mother and hear about a couple turns that shaped her beautiful life.
Come take a walk with us On Carlson Drive.
June 22, 2021
"She's out of your league," they said. Some guys, though, are either brave or stupid and just don't let attitudes like those get in their way. Ladies and gentlemen, meet Bennett. Every married couple has their "how-we-got-together" story and this one makes us smile. A lot. So join us as we take a walk down Jayhawk Boulevard with Erin and Bennett On Carlson Drive.
June 8, 2021
The people we love are often the centerpieces of the stories we share. And our love continues to tell their stories even when they live far away or they are no longer with us on this earth. Some people, much like a really good story, are impossible to forget – especially when they are the best people God ever created. In this episode of On Carlson Drive, we revisit generations past and hear tales of football glory and pheasant-bearing suitors when we meet Wendy's 98 year-old grandpa.
Come take a walk with us On Carlson Drive.
May 25, 2021
The cars we drive are like songs we sing as they mark a time and a place in our lives. And in many cases, they are like a second home or a place of refuge for us. In this first episode of season two of On Carlson Drive, we explore the meaning of our automobiles and the roles they have played as yet another character in the stories we tell.
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December 15, 2020
Thank you. Thank you very much!
Let's celebrate season one of On Carlson Drive!
Episode 16.2 is our THANK YOU Episode. It's short and sweet, but sincere and grateful. And while this signifies the end of season one, fret not dear one. We shall return with NEW episodes May 2021.
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