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!
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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.
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?
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!
My husband and I shared a sideways glance and silently mouthed a name that was loaded with low-class geekiness. We were listening to a live opera performance in the home of Vivaldi and Rossini, no less, and the name we whispered was “Bugs Bunny.” You can force the kids to grow up and let them roam around the world, but our American musical heritage will stay with us forever. Even if it was delivered by Saturday morning cartoons.
Hans Christian Anderson wrote many stories for children. Called “Fairy Tales” today, perhaps none is so beloved as The Princess and the Pea. At only 3 1/2 minutes in length, this story is perfect for the children in your life and short enough for you to join them as they listen. Expertly narrated by Leslie Anne Tarabella and “decorated” with music and sound effects, this is one your children will listen to again and again.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.