Podcast #219 - Reading Jenna's Childhood Letters
Jenna Julien・41 minutes read
Postmates offers free delivery credit with code Jenna Julian, Farmers Dog provides nutritious dog food, Super Bowl was boring, Lois from Family Guy's impressions, handwritten apology notes from Jenna's mom were amusing and entertaining, and the author recounts choosing a black kitten named Benny from a pet shop with his father.
Insights
- Jenna's mom had a habit of using handwritten apology notes as a form of discipline during Jenna's childhood, which she found entertaining and kept in large numbers, showcasing a unique parenting style.
- The text delves into personal stories involving relationships with pets, highlighting the emotional connection between individuals and animals, as seen through the protagonist's experience of choosing and caring for a kitten named Benny.
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Recent questions
What is the $100 free delivery credit code for Postmates?
Jenna Julian
What discount does Farmers Dog offer on the first two weeks?
50% off
What was the outcome of the Super Bowl game?
Patriots won
What was criticized about the reporters after the Super Bowl?
Swarming Tom Brady
What was Jenna's mom's common punishment method?
Handwritten apology notes
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Summary
00:00
"Postmates, Farmers Dog, Super Bowl, Jenna"
- Postmates offers $100 in free delivery credit with code Jenna Julian on their app.
- Farmers Dog provides nutritious dog food made with real ingredients, offering free shipping and 50% off the first two weeks.
- The Super Bowl was boring despite the Patriots winning their sixth title in 18 years.
- Commercials during the game were disappointing, including Maroon 5's performance.
- Lois from Family Guy's impressions of Julian Edelman and Rob Gronkowski were discussed.
- Reporters swarming Tom Brady after the game was criticized as unnecessary and chaotic.
- Handwritten apology notes were a common punishment from Jenna's mom during her childhood.
- Jenna's mom kept hundreds of these notes, finding them amusing and entertaining.
- Jenna's mom also saved Jenna's short stories and artwork from her childhood.
- Jenna expressed relief at not being a child in today's era of social media and constant documentation.
14:53
"Puppies, Mammals, Gerbils, and Kittens"
- The text discusses a poem about puppies by Erin, critiqued for its repetitive use of the word "puppies" and selfish tone.
- A comparison is made to another classmate's poem about mammals by Jenna, highlighting the mammalian characteristics of various animals.
- The text transitions to a book report on "The Great Gerbil Roundup," focusing on Elton and his family's move to Gerbil, Pennsylvania.
- An illustration of the book jacket for "The Great Gerbil Roundup" is presented, showcasing the drawing abilities of the author.
- Another story titled "The Yin-Yang Family" is described, involving a family with thumbprint yin-yang symbols and a mischievous dog.
- A personal experience story recounts the author's childhood memory of her cat running away and visiting a pet shop to find a new pet.
- The author's excitement at the pet shop, interactions with various animals, and ultimately choosing a black kitten are detailed.
- The text includes a brief mention of the author's volunteering at Lollipop Farm, an animal rescue center.
- An advertisement for Farmer's Dog fresh pet food and Postmates delivery service is included in the text.
- The text concludes with a personal experience story about the author's childhood visit to a pet shop and choosing a black kitten.
30:56
"Girl adopts male kitten named Benny"
- The protagonist visits a pet shop and falls in love with a kitten named Benny.
- The pet shop worker informs the protagonist that Benny is male.
- The protagonist's father interacts with the pet shop worker while the protagonist expresses her desire for Benny.
- The pet shop worker hands Benny to the protagonist's father, who then gives Benny to the protagonist.
- The protagonist holds Benny and observes his soft fur and racing heart.
- The family buys supplies for Benny, including food dishes, toys, a bed, and combs.
- Benny is allergic to beef and lactose, which the family discovers through trial and error.
- The protagonist wants to name Benny Daisy but settles on the name Bonito Benzing Bombolini or Benny for short.
- Benny adjusts to his new home, marking his territory and exploring.
- The protagonist writes apology letters to her mother for various incidents, promising to improve her behavior and proposing solutions to avoid future issues.
46:18
Julian's Gaming Content Expands Beyond Twitch
- Find Julian's gaming content on youtube.com/juliangameswithlincoln
- Twitch content will be available outside of Twitch as well
- Viewers can expect more content in the video descriptions
