Alligator Preserves Podcast

Laurel apologizes for this 5-day recap of life under extreme social distancing and discusses many things, including a Q Tip.

This very dark short story addresses the escalating nature of the Coronavirus pandemic and measures taken to stop it. This is fiction, but perhaps, too real.

Laurel ventures downtown to donate books to Salida's Book Haven, then patronizes Skanga beef shop and market before returning for her daily walk and meeting Willy, the Donkey (and his person). No politics today!

Laurel explains why she took yesterday "off" and her thoughts about mortality during today's walk and her venture through barbed wire to check out some bones.

Laurel visits with acclaimed Brooklyn-based jewelry designer Freida Rothman, working from home during the COVID-19 quarantine. Freida talks about how her Holocaust survivor grandparents influence her daily activities. They discuss Freida's design inspiration from the "grit" of Brooklyn and the strength of women.

After a sleepless night, Laurel recounts a night filled with numbers.

Laurel recaps today's coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic quarantine events including her first prepper video after breaking into her OvaEasy Whole Egg Crystals container!

Laurel explains why you shouldn't stay in your pajamas all day during coronavirus pandemic quarantine!

A quickie episode for Saturday, March 21, with more turkey bean soup and a disappointing discovery about marshmallows!

Less politics, more tips on combating exhaustion and boredom during the coronavirus pandemic quarantine!

Laurel covers highlights from today's coronavirus pandemic news and talks about creativity and kindness and her new narrated series on YouTube.

Laurel discusses news updates of the spreading coronavirus, says a few political things, and introduces her new resource for teachers and homeschoolers: Narration of her Waterwight Series!

Laurel discusses another day under quarantine, on St. Patrick's Day, and presents a challenge to listeners.

Laurel's continuing coverage of life under coronavirus pandemic quarantine with tips on how to pass the time while staying sane. This is what she did today.

Laurel's husband suggests a daily "Q Diaries" episode while self-quarantining during the Corona Virus Pandemic. This is what she did today.

Laurel continues her coverage of the Corona Virus--COVID-19--and provides tips for what to do when there's no more toilet paper. She also reads her latest battle piece, inspired by Bernard Cornwell's Saxon Chronicles series.

Laurel explains why she has self-quarantined after a trip to California and offers practical advice for remaining healthy and sane in this time of the novel Corona Virus.

Laurel talks about her short story collection "Dark Ebb: Grim Tales," available for pre-order now (April 1, 2020 download and paperback order), and gives a few tips about the novel Corona Virus and quarantining.

In this first episode of Dark Ebb, a young girl decides not only her own fate, but the fate of mankind. Laurel McHargue narrates stories from her upcoming short story collection "Dark Ebb: Grim Tales" (coming soon to Amazon) Follow her on her website @ www.laurelmchargue.com and email her @ laurel@strackpress.com

Happy Valentine's Day! Laurel shares a letter she wrote to her parents justifying her love for the man who would become her husband!