https://simplecast.com Over 80 - Telling Knick Knacks Memories, stories and considerations by a somewhat advanced age woman who expresses humor, an age past and occasionally sentimentality. en Sat, 3 Jan 2026 21:10:10 +0000 Sat, 3 Jan 2026 21:10:20 +0000 https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com Over 80 - Telling Knick Knacks https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/5de09c4f-b26f-474a-a981-4571e0f98646/7875a5e2-0cce-4ab1-9046-969a4497b0b1/3000x3000/over80cover-20starthere.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com episodic Memories, stories and considerations by a somewhat advanced age woman who expresses humor, an age past and occasionally sentimentality. Jane Nelson O'Leary false https://feeds.simplecast.com/78zBRCON 1950, 1960, animals, geriatric, memories, nature, old Jane Nelson O'Leary jnoleary353@gmail.com 92e76e91-55d3-43b9-8dc9-5dcd9632cfcc Episode #28 Envying Owls Sat, 3 Jan 2026 21:10:10 +0000 jnoleary353@gmail.com (Jane Nelson O'Leary) https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-28-envying-owls-CBMH2N8K Episode #28 Envying Owls Jane Nelson O'Leary 00:23:31 Observations about owls.Brief discussion about dressing birds, animals for meals, step-by-step description of an old woman dressing herself. Observations about owls.Brief discussion about dressing birds, animals for meals, step-by-step description of an old woman dressing herself. deer, dressing, socks, coat, cat, owl, mouse, underwear, replacement knees, shoulder damage false full 28 c5d37e1b-23d7-442a-b145-54ade817ef22 Over 80 #27 Good Grief! Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:48:10 +0000 jnoleary353@gmail.com (Jane Nelson O'Leary) https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com/episodes/good-grief-_9KrBwRi Over 80 #27 Good Grief! Jane Nelson O'Leary 00:19:05 Good Grief! begins with connections made among Midwesterners and then is descriptive of kids in a family. A story of a young adult climbing a water tower is followed by a discussion of how Midwest connections become important to an occasion. The episode ends with a discussion of living with personal grief. Good Grief! begins with connections made among Midwesterners and then is descriptive of kids in a family. A story of a young adult climbing a water tower is followed by a discussion of how Midwest connections become important to an occasion. The episode ends with a discussion of living with personal grief. joy, grateful, landscape sights, bluffs, kid responses, memories, short life, cornhuskers, nebraska football, child loss, river, grief, cemetery, making connections, humor, water tower false full 27 fd67e412-9e28-41d3-baef-8305b4bcd120 Over 80 #26 Barrows, Capons and Steers Fri, 29 Aug 2025 22:27:45 +0000 jnoleary353@gmail.com (Jane Nelson O'Leary) https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com/episodes/over-80-26-barrows-capons-and-steers-iVEdM_WF Over 80 #26 Barrows, Capons and Steers Jane Nelson O'Leary 00:22:38 Author's self description of her background and younger years and gender naming of farm animals Author's self description of her background and younger years and gender naming of farm animals swedes, farm work, cattle, odd sights, age 80, just because, animal care, chickens, immigrants, ducks, small town, geese, pigs false full 26 b0771d5e-4623-4792-99ce-0815027231ba KnickKnack #25 Four Score Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:52:06 +0000 jnoleary353@gmail.com (Jane Nelson O'Leary) https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com/episodes/knickknack-25-four-score-oouJajAi KnickKnack #25 Four Score Jane Nelson O'Leary 00:21:10 Reaching that certain old age. Life purposes regarding religion and politics. Old age injuries. Reaching that certain old age. Life purposes regarding religion and politics. Old age injuries. surprise party, shoulder, injury, four score, small town newspapers, eighty false full 25 9b023e5d-8b1b-43ca-9e1a-4e24236ea0a3 KnickKnack #24 Dinky Living Tue, 6 May 2025 02:36:25 +0000 jnoleary353@gmail.com (Jane Nelson O'Leary) https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com/episodes/knickknack-24-dinky-living-OBbY81tq KnickKnack #24 Dinky Living Jane Nelson O'Leary 00:21:37 A discussion about small town living in the Midwest. How "city folks" perceive small towns, how they think about the Midwest and how new comers can adjust to small towns are featured. A discussion about small town living in the Midwest. How "city folks" perceive small towns, how they think about the Midwest and how new comers can adjust to small towns are featured. mountains, midwest, joining groups, populations, trees, wide open spaces, rudeness, attending events, views, small towns, horizon false full 24 c25e5c9a-aa62-4dc5-85d3-3d569135c789 #23 People You Don't Really Know Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:47:44 +0000 jnoleary353@gmail.com (Jane Nelson O'Leary) https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com/episodes/23-people-you-dont-really-know-5_U_JWZr #23 People You Don't Really Know Jane Nelson O'Leary 00:19:23 doctor's nurse, rural health, visiting nurse, mother-in-law, daughter, close friends, relatives, doctor, patient helps self, old and cute, traveling nurse, medical communication, nurse, acquaintance, teeth, listen on speaker, independent false full 23 073074d5-849e-4bf0-961d-547e9628e038 KnickKnack #22 Mushy March Fri, 14 Mar 2025 04:51:42 +0000 jnoleary353@gmail.com (Jane Nelson O'Leary) https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com/episodes/knickknack-22-mushy-march-UqfEx_Ja KnickKnack #22 Mushy March Jane Nelson O'Leary 00:20:11 dynamite, whoo-whoo, cowboy songs, horses, army, hymns, zucchini, wagon, keg, rose garden, lion's club, cops, ww ii false full 22 3a79d79b-e4f8-4cd9-9f5d-076303d12440 KnickKnack #21 Commitments and Confession Mon, 10 Mar 2025 04:27:39 +0000 jnoleary353@gmail.com (Jane Nelson O'Leary) https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com/episodes/knickknack-21-commitments-and-confession-RFHPKLuV KnickKnack #21 Commitments and Confession Jane Nelson O'Leary 00:22:53 Jane discusses the podcast, a term paper about regional pronunciations, and her playing for church for nearly 70 years. She also describes embarrassing scoldings during church, and the Baptist Church she attended until about the age of 10. She tells a story of a church argument about cleaning up after horses, and pictures her aunts and uncles in church. She finally confesses how she turned in an improperly written term paper. Jane discusses the podcast, a term paper about regional pronunciations, and her playing for church for nearly 70 years. She also describes embarrassing scoldings during church, and the Baptist Church she attended until about the age of 10. She tells a story of a church argument about cleaning up after horses, and pictures her aunts and uncles in church. She finally confesses how she turned in an improperly written term paper. coyote, iowa, crick, possum, south dakota, aunt, made up, term paper, piano, hymn correction, baptist church, clock, organ, baptismal, confession, fiction false full 21 81736b96-a054-455a-ae82-496ef39144ca Knick Knack #20. Distractions, Requirements, Thoughts Sat, 25 Jan 2025 20:26:43 +0000 jnoleary353@gmail.com (Jane Nelson O'Leary) https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com/episodes/knick-knack-20-distractions-requirements-thoughts-YaTJWxDe Knick Knack #20. Distractions, Requirements, Thoughts Jane Nelson O'Leary 00:19:54 Sorting through a house full of accumulated stuff. A discussion of critical thinking plus. Looking at the moon. Sorting through a house full of accumulated stuff. A discussion of critical thinking plus. Looking at the moon. swedish death cleaning, sorting, wedding dress, critical thinking, infinite, stuff, imagination, absolute zero, infinite time, infinite space, logic false full 20 d4d5cdee-2741-4dd0-8559-538ff01bd667 Knick Knack #19. Goodbye Good Riddance 2024 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 23:25:52 +0000 jnoleary353@gmail.com (Jane Nelson O'Leary) https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com/episodes/knick-knack-19-goodbye-good-riddance-2024-nJgP5hCV Knick Knack #19. Goodbye Good Riddance 2024 Jane Nelson O'Leary 00:18:25 Some comments on how the year passes, and alternate ways of measuring time. Some comments on how the year passes, and alternate ways of measuring time. looking at the moon, lawn art, favorite foods, outside decorations, moon, food colors false full 19 48beed7b-e86d-4652-90f5-7c5d599db7f8 Knick Knack #18. Metamorphosis Mon, 30 Sep 2024 17:44:38 +0000 jnoleary353@gmail.com (Jane Nelson O'Leary) https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com/episodes/knick-knack-18-metamorphosis-sGQtWkto Knick Knack #18. Metamorphosis Jane Nelson O'Leary 00:19:51 Looking for Monarch Butterflies and What it is Like Being Old. Looking for Monarch Butterflies and What it is Like Being Old. wrinkles, being old, cacoons, wobble, monarch butterflies, milkweed, getting old, shrinking, sagging false full 18 a278b64c-7214-405c-b8cd-f85ac8beb93a Knick Knack #17. 3 Totally Different Things Sun, 10 Mar 2024 04:17:08 +0000 jnoleary353@gmail.com (Jane Nelson O'Leary) https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com/episodes/knick-knack-17-3-totally-different-things-_nMD5D8x Knick Knack #17. 3 Totally Different Things Jane Nelson O'Leary 00:20:33 1. Being fat and staying fat. Fat moves around with age. 2 A practical joke played on me! 3. Our oldest child, as a baby and toddler. His death as an adult. 1. Being fat and staying fat. Fat moves around with age. 2 A practical joke played on me! 3. Our oldest child, as a baby and toddler. His death as an adult. studio photos, ups, twisted ankles, offspring death, eczema, long labor, fat eyelids, do it yourself medical screening, pretending, baby's poor timing, ai, embarrassing box, fat, musician, colonscopy, hot car ride, baby talk, baby joke, dog imitation, car accident, fat locations false full 17 82439295-4a0e-49b6-9cfc-532d06a507ac Knick Knack #16. Squirrels Mon, 8 Jan 2024 00:50:26 +0000 jnoleary353@gmail.com (Jane Nelson O'Leary) https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com/episodes/knick-knack-16-squirrels-JIeEhqJK Knick Knack #16. Squirrels Jane Nelson O'Leary 00:16:34 A discussion of squirrels and other animals and how, unlike mankind, they do not seem to discriminate against others in the same biological family. A discussion of squirrels and other animals and how, unlike mankind, they do not seem to discriminate against others in the same biological family. white squirrels, grey squirrels, buffalo, squirrels, horses, bovine, cattle, red squirrels, black squirrels, discrimination, animal geographical separations, bison, controlling nature false full 16 ac202cdb-f990-4fd7-8d24-227991abfb09 Knick Knack #15. Christmas 2023... and after Sun, 24 Dec 2023 01:33:58 +0000 jnoleary353@gmail.com (Jane Nelson O'Leary) https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com/episodes/knick-knack-15-christmas-2023-and-after-_et46Evc Knick Knack #15. Christmas 2023... and after Jane Nelson O'Leary 00:15:33 Why I got rid of my Nativity Sets. Voting in the next election Why I got rid of my Nativity Sets. Voting in the next election mary, christmas, christmas tree, religions, presidency, nativity, faith, christianity, candidate, star of the east, donkey false full 15 fc260991-eaad-45fb-a81a-5bc58fc4697d Knick Knack #14: How We Did a Chicken Show Fri, 15 Dec 2023 06:26:21 +0000 jnoleary353@gmail.com (Jane Nelson O'Leary) https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com/episodes/knick-knack-14-how-we-did-a-chicken-show-nrg6J8OW Knick Knack #14: How We Did a Chicken Show Jane Nelson O'Leary 00:21:46 community, song, chicken show, cluck, media, egg catch, chicken legs, theatre, arts council, art, chickens, cluck-off, theater, contests, donations, planners, drama, eggs, crow, event false full 14 ae2ad13c-5a38-4d94-bc7c-60cc52bc5868 Knick Knsvk #13: Caninia Sat, 18 Nov 2023 18:34:07 +0000 jnoleary353@gmail.com (Jane Nelson O'Leary) https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com/episodes/knick-knsvk-13-caninia-hnpGIF6i Knick Knsvk #13: Caninia Jane Nelson O'Leary 00:21:28 What if dogs were elected to the presidency? A metaphor of a planet and nation run by dogs as the superior being. What if dogs were elected to the presidency? A metaphor of a planet and nation run by dogs as the superior being. fantasy, imagine, campaign, influence peddling, politics, metaphor, government, elections, presidency, breed, imagination, republic, top dog, voting, corruption, constitution, dog false full 13 87d67bb2-e5ac-42c3-8f4d-c50848717f1d Knick Knack #12 Sat, 11 Nov 2023 06:15:05 +0000 jnoleary353@gmail.com (Jane Nelson O'Leary) https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com/episodes/knick-knack-12-01JJxiVR Knick Knack #12 Jane Nelson O'Leary 00:19:48 Remembering farm animals and various unique experiences with them. Remembering farm animals and various unique experiences with them. dogs, age, kittens, horses, memories, cows, chickens, senior citizen, cats, geese false full 12 bbcfdb18-d4fd-47f6-a79b-ee5ae20359e2 Knick Knack #11 Sat, 28 Oct 2023 02:01:46 +0000 jnoleary353@gmail.com (Jane Nelson O'Leary) https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com/episodes/knick-knack-11-tMPZU1ga Knick Knack #11 Jane Nelson O'Leary 00:19:17 A discussion of science and logic and the relationship of each to instinct, intuition, and/or imagination. A discussion of science and logic and the relationship of each to instinct, intuition, and/or imagination. science, omnipresent, faith, imagination, instinct, intuition, bible, old person, god, omnipotent, logic, eternity, omniscient false full 11 e09b6a60-820b-416c-a50a-e78bb9d03243 Knick Knack #10. Nicknames and Lyrics Corn knives, cockleburs, musk thistles are discussed as an introduce to common family names. 

Nicknames in small communities are recalled.

Mistaken lyrics for hymns and popular songs.

]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2023 18:21:20 +0000 jnoleary353@gmail.com (Jane Nelson O'Leary) https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com/episodes/knick-knack-10-nicknames-and-lyrics-S_10EzKo Corn knives, cockleburs, musk thistles are discussed as an introduce to common family names. 

Nicknames in small communities are recalled.

Mistaken lyrics for hymns and popular songs.

]]> Knick Knack #10. Nicknames and Lyrics Jane Nelson O'Leary 00:00:00 Nicknames in a small community, Family names, and Lyrical malaprops Nicknames in a small community, Family names, and Lyrical malaprops sunflower, corn knife, cockleburr, amazing grace, house of the rising sun, thistle, parade float, o come ye false full 10 469f433c-1b84-4059-ab01-b38b069c9b51 Knick Knack #9 Time... and Again Thu, 12 Oct 2023 23:23:23 +0000 jnoleary353@gmail.com (Jane Nelson O'Leary) https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com/episodes/knick-knack-9-time-and-again-YzIP2Ixf Knick Knack #9 Time... and Again Jane Nelson O'Leary 00:18:44 A discussion of perceptions of time regarding sleep times, national clock adjustments, time in regard to space, and time travel. A discussion of perceptions of time regarding sleep times, national clock adjustments, time in regard to space, and time travel. time perception, time travel, night people, standard time, daylight savings time, travel time, young adult sleep patterns, night person false full 9 3f43f280-4e67-4675-95ea-a6d4b6e37df9 Knick Knack #8. That Middle Child Tue, 3 Oct 2023 19:47:11 +0000 jnoleary353@gmail.com (Jane Nelson O'Leary) https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com/episodes/knick-knack-8-that-middle-child-1YV3yUQN Knick Knack #8. That Middle Child Jane Nelson O'Leary 00:18:12 A look at the family life of a specific childhood of a very well loved and slightly, though typically, unusual middle child. A look at the family life of a specific childhood of a very well loved and slightly, though typically, unusual middle child. peaceful, big brother, perception, kid humor, popular, in the middle, child loss, procrastination, little sister false full 8 5f8eb17b-7ac7-429d-a9de-0e90f0a8ca0a Knick Knacks #7. When You Gotta Go... Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:07:47 +0000 jnoleary353@gmail.com (Jane Nelson O'Leary) https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com/episodes/knick-knacks-7-when-you-gotta-go-x5clekzY Knick Knacks #7. When You Gotta Go... Jane Nelson O'Leary 00:19:17 Five little tales about an everyday chore: having to "go." Changing use of language, changing diapers, changing perspective, changing under pressure. Five little tales about an everyday chore: having to "go." Changing use of language, changing diapers, changing perspective, changing under pressure. potty training, go potty, diaper, infants, dreams, word meanings, twerk, quick stops, nightmares, baby false full 7 5cdb0a04-2518-43c5-a201-f7db24f92dce Knick Knack #6 Ancestors and Kissin' Cousins Wed, 20 Sep 2023 04:07:15 +0000 jnoleary353@gmail.com (Jane Nelson O'Leary) https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com/episodes/knick-knack-6-ancestors-and-kissin-cousins-qwZZj2dv Knick Knack #6 Ancestors and Kissin' Cousins Jane Nelson O'Leary 00:18:25 Stories of not-so-perfect direct and indirect ancestors. Stories of not-so-perfect direct and indirect ancestors. swedish state church, pontus, sweden, carpenter, musician, adultery, children, grandfather, contractor, great-grandfather false full 6 c2202dee-921d-4af0-a593-5b01d841bd00 Knick Knack #5 My Dad Fergie Mon, 11 Sep 2023 21:07:08 +0000 jnoleary353@gmail.com (Jane Nelson O'Leary) https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com/episodes/knick-knack-5-my-dad-fergie-tokruppa-bK_QUv78 Knick Knack #5 My Dad Fergie Jane Nelson O'Leary 00:18:58 Remembering my Dad and how he related to people. Remembering my Dad and how he related to people. farm child, outhouse, dad, hired hands, playground, father false full 5 be519656-d728-4183-8e91-2106ea30d728 Knick Knack #4 From Diverse Toilets to Sucky Fans Tue, 5 Sep 2023 18:33:19 +0000 jnoleary353@gmail.com (Jane Nelson O'Leary) https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com/episodes/knick-knack-4-from-diverse-toilets-to-sucky-fans-tlN6Dz4o Knick Knack #4 From Diverse Toilets to Sucky Fans Jane Nelson O'Leary 00:18:03 A mostly fun discussion of the way Americans use language. A mostly fun discussion of the way Americans use language. nouns, verbs, prejudice, nicknames, star spangled banner false full 4 a2dc93ac-6bab-4108-8a6a-59250ea3ef3a KnickKnack #3 Sometimes *Stuff* Happens Tue, 29 Aug 2023 19:21:03 +0000 jnoleary353@gmail.com (Jane Nelson O'Leary) https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com/episodes/knickknack-3-sometimes-stuff-happens-bYTpJG_8 KnickKnack #3 Sometimes *Stuff* Happens Jane Nelson O'Leary 00:18:01 A serious discussion of our responsibilities within events as they are perceived through cause and effect. A serious discussion of our responsibilities within events as they are perceived through cause and effect. it's over, mash, dallas, cause and effect, apprentice, flight 232 false full 3 b4d5659f-d762-4dc6-a074-f55c70c5cde3 KnickKnack #2. Ads Going to the Dogs Thu, 24 Aug 2023 03:04:56 +0000 jnoleary353@gmail.com (Jane Nelson O'Leary) https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com/episodes/knickknack-2-ads-going-to-the-dogs-gBEKUHpY KnickKnack #2. Ads Going to the Dogs Jane Nelson O'Leary 00:17:18 A humorous discussion of "plain language" commercials on TV. A few short stories about a few dogs. A humorous discussion of "plain language" commercials on TV. A few short stories about a few dogs. dogs, deodorant, toilet paper, prescriptions, vitamins, dog talk, ads, squirrel, dog rescue false full 2 32546860-4920-46f0-b482-1b5f7926b093 Knick Knack #1 Cars and a Journey Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:41:36 +0000 jnoleary353@gmail.com (Jane Nelson O'Leary) https://telling-knick-knacks.simplecast.com/episodes/knick-knack-1-cars-and-a-journey-B8zgUORe Knick Knack #1 Cars and a Journey Jane Nelson O'Leary 00:19:20 Some considerations about arriving at what other people think is "Old Age." A comparison of an old body to an old car. A story of a turtle crossing a highway. Some considerations about arriving at what other people think is "Old Age." A comparison of an old body to an old car. A story of a turtle crossing a highway. snapping turtle, turtle, health, volvo, traffic, highway repair, senior citizen, bridge repair, agility, pickup truck, ego false full 1