Episode 17

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Published on:

23rd Jan 2025

Drunk In Duluth Minnesota - And The Rest of That Story

How a Glass of Wine and a Cold Night in a Bar Became One of This Mom’s Favorite Story.

This Family Tree Food & Stories episode is a delightful blend of humor and fun reflection as Sylvia recounts an unforgettable night in Duluth, Minnesota. What starts as a simple mother-son bonding watching the “big game” at a local bar turns into an unexpected tale of personal embarrassment and triumph.

With a mix of wit and warmth, Sylvia shares how even the most humiliating moments can become one of those stories you will want to tell over and over again — and why she (and you should) refuse to let guilt hold you back from sharing your wildest stories. 

Sometimes, the most awkward moments make for the best-shared laughs around the table.

What You'll Learn and Enjoy:

  • How Humor Helps Everyone: Sylvia’s blend of self-deprecating humor and sharp wit makes this story an instant classic.
  • Lessons in Mother-Son Dynamics: How a mom can still publicly embarrass her adult son and learn to laugh about it for years thereafter.
  • The Power of Embarrassment: How the most awkward moments can turn into treasured tales worth sharing.
  • A Dash of Culinary Nostalgia: A nod to the meals and snacks that shaped our childhoods and their lasting impact on family traditions.

📌 Who Should Tune In?

This episode is perfect for listeners who love a good laugh, enjoy heartfelt family stories, and appreciate how food and memories intertwine to create lasting bonds. Whether you’re a parent, a foodie, or someone who’s ever been “too sleepy for your own good,” you’ll find something to love in this episode.

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About Your Hosts: Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely are the powerhouse team behind Family Tree, Food & Stories, an Omnimedia company that celebrates the rich traditions and connections that everyone has around food, friends, and family meals together. Nancy, an award-winning business leader, author, podcaster, and Sylvia, a visionary author, lawyer, and former CEO, combine their expertise to bring captivating stories rooted in history, heritage, and food. Together, they weave stories that blend history, tradition, and the love of food, where generations connect and share intriguing mealtime stories and kitchen foibles.

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Family Tree Food Stories
Where family, food, and stories build on the generations of love, laughter and joy.
Family Tree, Food & Stories podcast is where your hosts, Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely, take you on a mouthwatering journey through generations of flavor! We're digging up and sharing the juiciest family secrets, hilarious dinner table disasters, and the heartwarming moments that make your favorite foods, meals, and relationships unforgettable. From Great-Grandma's legendary cheese crust apple pie to that questionable casserole your Uncle Bob swears by. With Family Tree, Food, and Stories, we're serving a feast of laughter, tears, and everything in between. So, are you ready to uncover and share those unforgettable stories behind every bite and create some new memories along the way? Join our growing family of food enthusiasts and storytellers as we Eat, laugh, relive the past, and learn how to create new memories together because. . . every recipe has a story, and every story is a feast.

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Nancy May

Nancy May is a corporate leader, business advisor, author, speaker, and nationally recognized podcast host. She has spent her career working with CEOs, Boards of Directors, and senior leaders in the public and private corporate sectors. These experiences gave her the strength and foundation to step in and provide her parents with guidance and support, both as their POA and Trustee, and diehard advocate as they aged. Nancy credits her father an entrepreneur, innovator of innovative eyewear design, and her mom for encouraging and preparing her to acquire the many skills needed to start, build, and lead several successful businesses. She has transitioned these competencies and life lessons to into her new business, CareManity, LLC, which focuses on providing family caregivers structured ways to obtain practical knowledge, resources, and access much-needed support.