Gracefully and Frankly

11/30/2025

Lisa here! When I saw this story I told Erin that she and Rob are our Mary and Ted. Rob's response? "Well, I DO have half a brain!" (That's not what I meant!) They play these games together every day and it's a sweet slice of togetherness.

11/29/2025

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11/28/2025

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11/27/2025

In Ep 154 at www.gracefullyandfrankly.com - the distraction of 21st century language in period pieces (and what shows you can’t effin’ miss right now)!
An amazing Christmas tree hack, and you’d better sit down for this: is it time to find a new way to salute performers? Plus...about Miss Mexico - not Erin, although she did try a Mexican holiday staple and loved it!
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11/26/2025

'Tis a month before Christmas and never mind HOLLY - this gal has just tasted her first ever TAMALE! SO good...hear the story of how they came to be in my kitchen tomorrow on Ep 154 at www.gracefullyandfrankly.com

11/25/2025

A couple of stories about chocolate changing history! ~Lisa

Although I eat it sweetened with Stevia instead of sugar now, chocolate plays a primary role in my life. I may not enjoy it often but it’s got to be available for an occasional treat. Last week, I happened upon a video of U2’s Bono talking about his friendship with Paul McCartney. One day, Paul ...

11/24/2025

It's Monday and that means another journal for you, dear G&F visitor. Lisa writes later this week, but from me, today's blog at www.erindavis.com - Why I think everyone I try to speak Spanish with, is thinking exactly THIS!

11/22/2025

Good morning! Have you ever had, or heard of anyone having, a job interview quite like this? ~Lisa

Looking for a job has certainly changed. My job hunts are centred on freelance positions, short-term gigs, but they are nothing like they used to be. I’ll share a recent experience with you. I applied for a freelance writing job. It could become part-time if it worked out. I was well suited to it,...

11/20/2025

In Episode 153 NEW at www.gracefullyandfrankly.com: So many laughs over Erin feeling distinctly sheepish over an awful peso to dollar exchange. Gluten intolerance and your mind, could Lisa drive a bus like a fellow in a former hometown? NEVER bet against a Queenager! Shop, laugh, listen and join over 200K mostly-satisfied G&F listeners. Well, we try! Free thanks to www.envypillow.com and www.SierraSil.com.

11/19/2025

Erin here....
Phew - done and dusted! In what has to be one of the fastest (and we'd like to say) best podcasts around, Lisa Brandt and I sat down at our mics at 12 noon and now exactly 5 hours later (in my time zone), the show is produced, edited and put together, all ready to drop fresh and hot tomorrow morning. Thanks for joining our Queenager community and we promise you a LOT of laughs. And sheep.

11/19/2025

I missed the old, fun WestJet and I finally got to experience it again. But it cost me! ~Lisa

WestJet used to be my airline of choice. They were on time, the cabin crews were fun, and their flights offered activities and freebies. Someone with a better memory than mine will remember when it all changed. Was it after the pandemic, when travel resumed? Was it following their labour disruptions...

11/17/2025

Erin here: as Lisa's travels come to an end, mine are just beginning. We'll have lots of stories this Thursday in Ep 153 but take a bite out of today's journal at www.erindavis.com - how we almost came down to MX one dog short, the fears of the unknown that we're pushing through, and more tales. Enjoy.