On Carlson Drive

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On Carlson Drive, a dusty little dirt road of memories from the wit and whimsy of storyteller Wendy Bonifield, is a podcast that invites you to settle in, pull up a chair, and get to know Wendy and her family as she takes us on a journey of stories. Featuring accounts of life, love, and family as well as conversations with the characters who bring them to life, On Carlson Drive takes a look at the tales we tell and the people we get to know through the stories they share.

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Easy As Peasey

Jan 16 2024 28 mins  
D.I.Y., home makeover, fixer upper...whatever you call it, we're right there with you. Sometimes you either like to do the work or you need to do the work yourself. And we've had our share of projects around the house. In this episode, Wendy talks about the many do-it-yourself house work that we either chose to do or was forced on us. Wendy is joined by her husband Randy as they re

Nancy’s Hands

Jan 02 2024 27 mins  
Have you ever looked in the mirror and said, "Whoa. I look like my mom"? A picture of Wendy's aunt's hands calls to mind the ones who have gone before and serves as an opening for a flood of memories. Then, join Wendy and her Aunt Nancy as they talk about the threads that weave a family together, including the keeper of names and teller of bad jokes. Come take a walk with us On Car

You Never Know Who’s Listening

Dec 19 2023 22 mins  
Just in time, OUR CHRISTMAS EPISODE drops! This one is about telling stories and a reminder that who is listening really matters. And in response, Wendy crafts a special Christmas story for the little ears that we know are tuning in (and picking up a lot more than we realize). The conversation that follows is one where we set up a microphone to see what we might be able to catch wi

What Grace Overheard

Dec 05 2023 26 mins  
It's not like she meant to be eavesdropping – or did she? – but what she heard was her mother talking about her. Sometimes living in the same house can be challenging. The conversation that follows is between Wendy and Grace. They discuss the way people can see the world from different perspectives, even when you share a whole lot in common. Come take a walk with us On Carlson

Losing Ann

Nov 14 2023 25 mins  
An unexpected relationship begins after a difficult diagnosis and a friendship emerges. And while there is so often joy in the journey, sometimes that journey also involves walking alongside others in the midst of their suffering. Ann's story is one of deep loss, yet it is one filled with hope, joy, and gratitude. The conversation that follows is between Wendy and Ann's husband, Ro

Last Days

Oct 31 2023 32 mins  
A phone call. A surgery. A terminal diagnosis. Sometimes life takes an unexpected turn that alters everything we once knew. And on the other side of goodbye, there is tremendous sorrow, grief, and gratitude. The conversation that follows is between Wendy and her friend, Lori. They discuss the gift of a good father, what it means to reflect on a life well lived, and how their own gr

The Tallest Tree

Oct 10 2023 28 mins  
Fathers are tall trees, especially to this girl. In this episode, Wendy takes a walk down Carlson Drive in an attempt to capture the man, the myth, and the legend of Dad - who can only be captured because of a sharp stick in the eye.The conversation that follows is between Wendy and her three daughters - Erin, Hannah, and Grace - as they each share their unique views of what it was

My Neighbor’s Tree

Sep 26 2023 25 mins  
In this episode, an encounter with a neighbor's missing tree opens up a deep river of grief. Then Wendy is joined again by her husband Randy to discuss people and trees as a preview of the next set of episodes coming up on On Carlson Drive. Come take a walk through the neigborhood with us On Carlson Drive. Official show website: OnCarlsonDrive.com Follow us: Facebook: @OnCarlsonDri

People Watcher

Sep 12 2023 24 mins  
A visit to the beach reveals the creativity of human beings and their creator. And we just can't stop gawking at them all. In this episode, Wendy recounts looking down (literally) on a populated beach to see the beautiful and playful collection of mankind frolicking in the sand. Then Wendy is joined by her husband Randy and they discuss their fascination with the cornucopia of curi

A Short Bit of Sisterhood

Aug 29 2023 25 mins  
As a Christmas gift, Wendy received a book of stories from her daughter Grace. In this episode, Grace shares one of her stories about high school, relationships, and friends drifting apart. Then, Grace is joined by her friend Adam for a tangential, goofy, and insightful conversation on how our friendships shape us and how high school stays with us while we, thankfully, leave it beh