The Colonel and the Kid Podcast - Chapter 39: Daughters, Part 2 & COVID Reflection

Explore the heartfelt memoir chronicling family history intertwined with reflections on COVID-19's impact. Learn about the author's family stories, personal insights, and lessons learned through memories and photographs.

Key Topics:

• Family history through vintage photos and stories from the 1950s to 1980s
• The personal impact of COVID-19 on family members, especially the author's mother and aunt
• Reflections on perseverance and lessons from Grandpa Edwin P. Hagen Jr.
• Insights into American family life, holidays, and relationships across generations
• Updates on sports, local news, and the author's current projects, including his writing journey

Timestamps:

• (00:00) Welcome and podcast overview
• (01:17) Introducing the memoir of Grandpa Edwin P. Hagen Jr.
• (02:28) The importance of recording family history
• (07:20) Family's COVID-19 experiences; mother and aunt's battles
• (08:04) Vintage photos of family in the 1950s
• (11:00) Kathy’s COVID recovery story
• (15:31) Family vacation in 1952; imagined family bonds
• (20:32) Family reunion in 2021 post-COVID
• (22:04) Photos of family in the 1970s and 1980s
• (37:46) Reflections on family members’ resilience
• (39:18) Challenges of preservation and family memories
• (44:12) Concluding thoughts on life lessons and perseverance
• (50:52) Personal connection to O’Farrell Hat Company
• (55:22) Dressing for success and aspirations
• (58:34) Upcoming segments: license plates and local stories
• (70:43) Progress on the author's writing projects
• (73:29) Challenges of staying disciplined in writing
• (76:52) Strategies for overcoming distractions and maintaining focus
• (78:36) Final thoughts and encouragement for listeners

Resources & Links:

• Lieutenant Colonel Edwin P. Hagen Jr. Memoir Sample (Note: Placeholder for actual link)
• O'Farrell Hat Company
• Giants in the Earth Book on Amazon
• Lake Traverse Charler de Beau Mystery Series (Placeholder for series info)

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