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Don't Remember Me Like This Podcast

The Mud Hill

July 5, 2023 Nathaniel Barber

Sometimes, there’s never enough dry socks. Prepare to get wet and muddy at my elementary school class’ annual weekend outing to the Silverton Campground.

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In Podcast episode Tags Washington, camping, Camp Silverton, Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, Elementary school, Mud, campfire stories

You Don't Even Go Here

June 11, 2023 Nathaniel Barber

A wild and exhausting summer night out on the beach with my brother.

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In Podcast episode Tags Wild night, Beach, summer, brother, family vacation, sisters

Hang In There, Baby!

May 29, 2023 Nathaniel Barber

Working in the office has its ups and downs. This story is about a time I worked in an office, and it’s a compelling argument for working from home. Explore the myriad social dynamics of office culture, cuisine, and our impossibly hilarious clients.

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In Podcast episode Tags The Office, HabitHelpers, Office life, Corporation, Schools

Mass Suicide at the Power Luncheon

May 14, 2023 Nathaniel Barber

In this episode of Don't Remember Me Like This, we delve into the world of campground etiquette. Join us as we hear a terrible story about noisy neighbors and a looming natural disaster that tests the limits of patience and civility.

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In Podcast episode Tags waiting tables, customer service, food service, power luncheon, Death By Chocolate, Sociopaths, business lunch, tipping

Campground Etiquette

April 27, 2023 Nathaniel Barber

In this episode of Don't Remember Me Like This, we delve into the world of campground etiquette. Join us as we hear a terrible story about noisy neighbors and a looming natural disaster that tests the limits of patience and civility.

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In Podcast episode Tags camping, family, family vacation, don't fear the reaper, neighbors, fatherhood, tornado, natural disaster

Closets, and the Joy of Remodeling

April 16, 2023 Nathaniel Barber

in which I explore the terrible world of remodeling, but how a closet is more than just about storage space. Discover how a remodeled closet can become a personal refuge, a hidey-hole where you can escape from the chaos of the outside world.

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In Podcast episode Tags remodeling, home ownership, closets, home, home construction

Allez, Américain! Part Two

April 3, 2023 Nathaniel Barber

The stressful but hilarious conclusion about a very enjoyable bike ride across Europe.

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In Podcast episode Tags Travel, Europe, France, Switzerland, cycling, bike packing, bike tour, family

Allez, Américain! Part One

March 19, 2023 Nathaniel Barber

In the latest episode of Don’t Remember Me Like This, we’re heading to Europe! Specifically, we’re bicycling from Amsterdam to Switzerland way back in 2009. Join us for the ride in part one of Allez, Américain!

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In Podcast episode Tags travel, misdirection, vacation, Europe, biking, cycling, bike tour, Amsterdam, Belgium, Switzerland

The Oxford Comma

March 5, 2023 Nathaniel Barber

Who says an old writer can’t change? With time, and a reduced metabolism, I’ve come to terms with my old nemesis: the Oxford comma. But something funny happened along the way. I realized, I’d been going about this whole life thing wrong. In this episode, I discuss my fraught relationship with the Oxford comma, prefaced my recent events from a very busy February in Minnesota. 

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In Podcast episode Tags The Oxford Comma, writing, punctuation, drag, drag queens, The Streisand Effect, politics, sex cults, Girl Scout Cookies

The Great Gourmet Cheese Grab

February 19, 2023 Nathaniel Barber

That time a rare opportunity presented itself and I went a little insane.

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In Podcast episode Tags cheese, customer service, grocery store, dumpster diving, temporary insanity

The Unfairport

February 5, 2023 Nathaniel Barber

Three short stories about that theater of international misery: airports. Join us for a closer look at the juggernaut that’s capable of pushing grown adults into full blown hissy fits.

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In Podcast episode Tags travel, tragedy, misdirection, perspective, vacation, Europe, Airports, Unfairness, temper tantrum

Winter Vignettes: Scenes From Minnesota's Most Elegant Season (Part Two)

January 22, 2023 Nathaniel Barber

Three more vignettes about or inspired by Minnesota’s most elegant season. Part two includes stories on how to make decorative ice lanterns, the unfortunate specter of a frozen toilet, thoughts on a recent break in, our second in only six months.

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In Podcast episode Tags Winter, Minnesota, Decorative ice lanterns, plumbing, break-in

Winter Vignettes: Scenes From Minnesota’s Most Elegant Season (Part One)

January 14, 2023 Nathaniel Barber

There’s no winter like a Minnesota winter. We’re celebrating a very special time of year with part one of this two-part episode titled Winter Vignettes: Seven Scenes From Minnesota’s Most Elegant Season. Cuddle up, and enjoy!

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In Podcast episode Tags winter, Minnesota, Twin Cities, Vignettes, Special episode, 7-part series

My Career In Music Comes To An End

December 31, 2022 Nathaniel Barber

This story is about one wild night in Portland, it started innocently enough and severed my last dumb hope of making it as a career musician.

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In Podcast episode Tags Music, Portland, PDX, Oregon, Nightlife, Strip club

On A Whim

December 18, 2022 Nathaniel Barber

It was a helluva day trip to Little Falls, MN. We encountered so many incredible experiences. Proof we need to get out more often. 

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In Podcast episode Tags Daytrip, vacation, getaway, Little Falls, Minnesota, Anthony Marchetti, On a whim, travel, treasure city, black and white cafe, Morrison County

Dancing Lessons From God

December 5, 2022 Nathaniel Barber

This episode is about how travel can be disastrous and how tragedy has a special way of putting things into perspective. The sooner we come to terms with misdirection, the sooner we'll be able to enjoy what little time we have to get away.

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In Podcast episode Tags travel, tragedy, misdirection, perspective, vacation, New York, Europe, The Streisand Effect

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 20, 2022 Nathaniel Barber

A short story about one of my favorite holidays, and how the road to hell is often paved with good intentions.

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In Podcast episode Tags holidays, thanksgiving, family, home for the holidays, food service, restaurant work, customer service

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