Leslie Anne Tarabella

As a newspaper columnist and author of four books, Leslie Anne’s storytelling brims with humor and heart. Her weekly column ran for 10 years in multiple states and can now be found in various online and print publications. The Alabama Press Association awarded Leslie Anne a humor award for her ability to blend wit with meaningful insight. Her latest book, We Don’t Push in Fairhope, debuted as an Amazon bestseller and quickly became a sold-out favorite among fans of Southern humor. Contributing to Wisdom Harbour, Leslie Anne combines her background in education with her love of storytelling to bring us entertaining and helpful content.

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Content from Leslie Anne

Aunt Sammy

by Leslie Anne Tarabella | Betcha Didn't Know

Uncle Sam wants you! Most of us can picture Uncle Sam’s image in our minds. But what about Aunt Sammy? Did you even know there was an Aunt Sammy? In this classic “Betcha Didn’t Know,” Leslie Anne Tarabella tells the story of an important American lady–and why millions of people counted on her during The Great Depression and throughout World War II. Aunt Sammy was a constant presence on national radio for two decades. She received hundreds of thousands of letters. And she wasn’t even real! This is History that has been forgotten…but is still worth knowing today!

Why Manners?

by Leslie Anne Tarabella, Monica Earley | The Way I See It

It’s been said that good manners will open doors that the best education cannot, and this week, Leslie Anne Tarabella and Monica Earley are sitting down to discuss the importance of manners in business or social situations. In this quick discussion, you’ll hear how Leslie Anne guided their son to greeting new people in a proper way, how Monica trains others to get better at small talk, and why lingering around a casual dinner can sometimes be the best way to entertain guests.

January 24, 2023

by Leslie Anne Tarabella | Blue Plate Special

Leslie Anne Tarabella hosts this week’s show, featuring Tami Nantz, Wisdom Harbour’s Director of Communications. They discuss writing, traveling, Wisdom Harbour and the Life Skills Project, and much, much more!

1964 Sears Catalog

by Leslie Anne Tarabella | The Way I See It

At 1,715 pages, the Sears catalog had everything the families of 1964 needed for style, comfort and entertainment. Grab a seat by the coffee table, and flip through the past with Leslie Anne Tarabella.

Blueberries

by Leslie Anne Tarabella | Betcha Didn't Know

Have you ever picked your breakfast from a “crunchlet” patch? Probably not… In this revealing Betcha Didn’t Know, Leslie Anne Tarabella manages to pick a whole bucket of truth from a bush you only thought had blueberries!

Romance and Dishwashers

by Leslie Anne Tarabella | The Way I See It

Knives up or knives down? There’s more than one way to load a dishwasher…or is there? Leslie Anne Tarabella recalls the lockdown of 2020 and how her husband’s dishwashing antics nearly put her over the edge!

The Importance of Taking Risks

by Emily Isbell, Leslie Anne Tarabella | Generation Conversations

Featuring Emily Isbell and Leslie Anne Tarabella, watch and listen for perspectives on why you should take risks, how to deal with perfectionism, and more!

The Gift of the Magi

by O. Henry | Audiobooks

Though it was first published in 1905, “The Gift of the Magi” is a timeless short story by O Henry. Made even better by narration from Leslie Anne Tarabella, it is the tale of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money.

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Leslie Anne Tarabella

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For ten years, Leslie Anne wrote a weekly newspaper column and has loyal readers from New York To Miami to California. Her books—The Majorettes are Back in Town and Exploding Hushpuppies, More Stories From Home are collections of funny stories written to distract folks from the stress of everyday life.

Leslie Anne also maintains a vigorous speaking schedule, appearing around the country at various events. She has a genius for getting to the heart of a matter in a way that makes you think…and laugh.

She is a regular contributor to Wisdom Harbour and a favorite of everyone. When you spot Leslie Anne on one of the docks, stop, watch and listen, laugh and learn!

Content from Leslie Anne

Mabel the Christmas Dog

by Leslie Anne Tarabella | Holidays, Writers

Christmas was a little over a week away, but Mabel wasn’t going to make it to the end of the week. It’s never a good time to lose your pet, but during the holiday season, it’s gut-wrenchingly horrible. Especially when it’s the pet who helped raise your children. Mabel slept beneath my boy’s baby beds, listened while they learned to read, and ran along beside them through the swamps and gullies of Mobile Bay on wild adventures.

Tetrachromacy

by Leslie Anne Tarabella | Betcha Didn't Know

Ever glanced at a crayon box and wondered if there’s more to those colors? Join Leslie Anne Tarabella as she unveils the mesmerizing world of tetrachromacy on this Betcha Didn’t Know! Discover the rare phenomenon that allows some women to see colors beyond imagination. From the science of retinal cones to the artistic wonders of a tetrachromat, prepare to have your mind painted with curiosity. And wait, what’s that about a Mantis shrimp at the optometrist? Dive in for 7 minutes of colorful revelations, a sprinkle of humor, and a touch of the mysterious. Are you ready to see the world a little differently?

Hello Lessons

by Leslie Anne Tarabella | The Way I See It

Have you ever met a child that didn’t say “hello” or look someone in the eye? Many parents might say the child is shy…but what if they’re just stubborn? Leslie Anne Tarabella tackled this situation when her son wouldn’t greet someone he had just met. Rather than let it go, she used the situation as an opportunity for “hello lessons”. An exclusive on the How Do I? dock, catch this exceptional advice about correcting a simple behavior that will have a massive impact for the rest of a child’s life!

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