Episode 18

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5th Mar 2021

Episode 18

Michele’s mother had been the most ardent kind of dog lover, a sentiment not shared by her daughter until something amazing happened shortly after the mystical trip to Egypt. During a visit to see the therapist Linda, who had just rescued a doggy, they muscle-tested to see if Michele should get a dog as well. And shockingly the answer came back, “Yes!” In spite of serious doubts, Michele then set about figuring what breed she wanted, an adventure in itself. In the end our Lady of Love chose a miniature black poodle which she named Shakti…a Sanskrit word that means the creative energy of the universe. It turned out to be the perfect name for the pup! After a period of figuring out how to be a doggy mom, Michele learned the real reason this divine creature had come into her life. Shakti had arrived Valentine’s week 2001, and just three months later Michele’s younger brother died tragically with no warning. It was a horrific time. Yet Michele’s new canine partner proved to be the perfect comfort to keep Michele from losing all grip on reality. God had miraculously arranged it in advance, and what a blessing it proved to be. The two became attached at the hip in the most loving ways. Fast forward to 2008 when Barack Obama was elected President. In his acceptance speech he mentioned getting a dog for his daughters once they moved into the White House. So…Michele decided to write a letter to Sasha and Malia, from Shakti’s point of view, advocating for a black poodle in the White House. Michele reads this hysterical letter to the listeners…and the response she received from Michelle Obama on White House stationery. This tale of puppy love is one of Michele’s most unique and endearing LoveCapades.

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About the Podcast

LoveCapades
The LoveCapades podcast is derived from the memoir of the same name written by Michele Musy. It’s the story of Michele’s life seen through the prism of her experiences of love in all its many forms. From the hilarious to the harrowing, it’s a kaleidoscope of colorful episodes told as a celebration of a life full of adventure and joie de vivre. As you will learn, Michele makes choices that are unexpected, leading to a string of wild outcomes as she travels the globe. She even ventures into the mystical realms in a continuing search to find her true identity.

The podcast consists of 21 episodes in which Michele reads directly from the memoir. She is joined by her co-host, Sally Kaplan, who does a masterful job introducing each segment, and then leading a Q & A session after each reading. Invariably, Sally gets Michele to reveal even more about her life experiences as she wrestles with her demons…and ultimately discovers how to love herself.

Thank you for listening. If you have questions, submit them to michele@lovecapades.com. Please also check out our Facebook page called LoveCapades where you will find fun photos and visual stuff to fluff out the story.

About your hosts

Michele Musy

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Born and raised within a mile of Stanford University, I still live close enough to walk to the campus. Pretty good karma I’d say. I’ve had many jobs through the years including high school English teacher, but my main profession has been Realtor…selling a zillion houses throughout the years in the heart of Silicon Valley. I’ve been an ardent traveler, gardener, bridge player, storyteller and basic lover of life. Fun is my middle name. During all of these endeavors I’ve had a passion for writing and a love of words—I see words as playthings, or as I like to call them, the Legos of communication. My latest writing undertaking is my romantic memoir which I call LoveCapades. Yes, a word I made up. And now I am thrilled to be the creator of the LoveCapades podcast. This has been a labor of love full of fun and joy. I hope you all catch some of that spirit as you listen!

Sally Kaplan

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For over twenty years I have been writing and producing for film and television and, with my husband, have run our documentary film company called Backcountry Pictures. I also love to support writers of all levels and backgrounds, teach creative writing classes, and edit books for small presses. Once in a while I will edit a book for a special individual. Such was the case when Michele found me through the writers’ network and asked me to edit her memoir LoveCapades. We had a lot of fun working together, and I was so captivated by Michele’s stories that when she decided to create a podcast from the book, she invited me to be her co-host. The whole experience has been a delight. I’m so excited to share the humor, warmth, adventure, lustiness, tenderness, and self-reflection of LoveCapades to a wide listening audience.