DayStrider: Tales from a Time Traveler
If you are naturally curious, a tad nostalgic, and your range of interests is diverse, then DayStrider is the podcast for you. Wanna satisfy that 'itchy' need to learn but with a 'scratch' that's laid-back and enjoyable? A delightful dose of lighthearted and fun stories about this day in the past will make you feel better, become a bit smarter - and you'll have a handy icebreaker to glide right through any uncomfortable social moments you encounter! Added perk: each day's path varies - but the journey is always the same great experience.
Each episode will transport you to three different historical events, amazing discoveries or special inventions that happened on this day in the past. These short stories are sure to make you grin - and will definitely surprise you with a tidbit that you had never heard before! Bonus content at the end includes brief bio's of some famous folks born on this day as well as customized gift ideas for your someone special who's got today circled on their calendar.
You can find more on the website: https://daystrider.buzzsprout.com
DayStrider: Tales from a Time Traveler
Dec 9th: Spit Happens
December 9th is National Llama Day! What better way to learn more about these wonderful creatures than to spend time with a llama farmer? Hear some fun llama facts and touching stories from Donna Justice of the Ellaberry Llama Farm. Make time to explore the richness that occurred on this day in history:
- The “birth” of an American Pie (so to speak),
- A possible UFO sighting (or not?!?!), and then
- Let’s celebrate National Llama Day with Donna Justice.
If it's a special day for you or for someone you care about, make time to learn a little more about today by listening to some fun, engaging stories. AND, if you need some great gift ideas, we have those too (along with links to where you can find them on Amazon).
I mentioned two fun places to visit in this episode, here they are (these links worked in late 2023 - not sure how long they will remain available):
- Find out more about Ellaberry Llama Farms - and even book a visit
- Find out more about the UFO Store in Kecksburg - and plan a trip to visit
Gift ideas for folks who celebrate December 9th for any reason:
- Domino’s Pizza has gift cards available, so you can share a pizza and the story behind it! And remember that spoodle I mentioned? Or the Noid himself would be a funny little gift!
- A book about the Kecksburg UFO could be an interesting read? Not the reading type? Perhaps a UFO t-shirt would fit better!
- Llama Day provides a world of opportunity for gift ideas. From stuffed animal llamas to llama pj’s. There’s also llama socks and shirts and llama jewelry. The world is your llama!
- December 9th is Gingerbread Decorating Day - and it’s the perfect time of the year to decorate gingerbread houses to display for the holidays, or any other gingerbread decor as well.
- It’s also Pastry Day. Local pastries would be best - but if time or distance is an issue, there are delivered pastry options available.
Full disclosure: If you use these gift idea links and make a purchase, I will make a small commission.
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