• Episode 10 - Sharice
    Feb 22 2025

    Today I introduce Sharice to you. She was waiting on the same train so I struck up a conversation. I hope you enjoy this quick episode because the train was about to enter the station! See you around!

    Three questions:

    Why are you riding the train today?

    Do you enjoy traveling by train?

    Do you have any stories to tell?

    Maybe I'll see you at the station!

    Best,

    Karen

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    5 mins
  • Episode 9 - Gabriel
    Feb 4 2025

    This episode was recorded in Austin, Texas in January. The morning was fresh and sunny, only seven commuters were on the train today. I met Gabriel and this is what he had to share.

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    4 mins
  • Relaunching a Podcast - Episode 8 Shubrata
    Jul 18 2024

    Traveling by train is a unique experience that gives us the opportunity to meet new people, exchange stories, and ponder life's mysteries. Everyone has a story to tell. This podcast explores the conversations that occur sometimes while travelling by train. Episode 8 - Shubrata shares her lovely childhood story with us.

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    8 mins
  • Episode 7 - Happy New Year, Three Lessons I have Learned from Bob Ross this Week
    Dec 30 2020

    This week I was able to watch a master painter at work - on TV. My husband and I spent some time watching some Bob Ross reruns, imagining that we would become painters someday. As I was watching the calm man show us all how to create happy little trees and places for little colorful flowers to live, three very important lessons spoke to me.

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    5 mins
  • Episode 6, Stories on a Train, COVID-19 Edition
    Oct 17 2020

    Everyone has a story to tell - even during COVID-19. Today's episode is a return to the podcast and I'm interviewing my husband and a memory he has about train travel. I hope you enjoy it, and please share it if you do!

    See you at the station,

    Karen

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    6 mins
  • Stories on a Train, Episode 5, Lynette
    Apr 13 2020

    This episode was recorded on March 9, 2020, before the COVID-19 events changed the way I record podcasts. Actually, it changed life for many of us. If you are attentive, riding the train is a great way to enjoy unexpected dialogue and learn about people. I hope you enjoy my quick conversation with Lynette on board the Amtrak Texas Eagle.

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    5 mins
  • Stories on a Train, Episode 4, Laverne
    Mar 10 2020

    Laverne shares her story of traveling with her husband and grandson on the Texas Eagle.

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    4 mins
  • Stories on a Train, Episode 3, Not Telling
    Sep 15 2019

    Even though everyone has a story to tell, sometimes, they don't want to share it in person. Such is the story of one gentleman's train trip, I called him Omar because he didn't want me to use his real name. He kept to himself most of the time on the extended train trip, and he overheard me ask another person to speak on the podcast. I was happy to explain the whole podcast idea, but it is a bit difficult to ask strangers to tell their stories. Yet, it is worth the effort because I challenge my insecurities and learn about people at the same time. He agreed to tell me his story, then let me narrate it for the podcast. I am so thankful for his willingness to share his story. Thank you again, Omar.

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    3 mins