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Today I spoke with Claire Chamberlain, whom I first knew as Clair Boecking for a couple years of elementary school, and then all throughout high school. We talked about being co-founders of the L.D. Bell PDA Patrol, which policed public displays of affection at our school, we spoke about the infamous milk chugging contest she took part in while I spectated, and we spoke about all the places her life took her after high school. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! To get your tickets for the LD Bell class of 2004 reunion, visit their…

Today I spoke with Carmel Simmons, whom I knew first as Carmel Henderson, an old friend from 7th grade Hurst Junior High. We talked about her attending Brigham Young University as a 16-year-old, her civilizing influence on me, and that great nexus point that has come up so many times on this podcast, her 8th Halloween party. I hope you enjoy our conversation, and without further ado, here is how the heck Carmel has been.  To get your tickets for the LD Bell class of 2004 reunion, visit their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/201737293188017 If you want to support the podcast…

Today I spoke with Jessica Lugo whom you may remember better as Jessica Rader from Hurt Junior High and L.D. Bell. We’ve had some surprisingly similar life paths, what with teaching high school in the DFW area, so it was great to share stories and catch up! So without further ado, here’s how the heck Jessica Lugo has been. Check out some of the great voting advocacy her group does here! https://www.marchtothepolls.org If you want to support the podcast itself, head over to https://www.artbymarker.com and buy some cool art and merch!