Speaker 1
I am a mom and sister. I am in my forties. I have a son and a daughter. I own rental properties and maintain them myself. I am a fan of movies.
Speaker 2
Im a mom. I like to cook healthy. I like to watch movies. I live in ca. Im 30 yrs old.
Speaker 1
I'm a mother. I'm in my mid-40s. I work in real estate. I'm a movie fan. My favorite film is Fight Club. I have a son and a daughter.
Speaker 2
I am a mother. I am 30 years old. I have two sons. I do not work. I like romantic movies. My favorite film is The Notebook.
Speaker 1
Hi, I'm a mom in my mid forties.
Speaker 2
Hi, I'm a fellow mother. 30 years of age.
Speaker 1
What do you do for work, I'm in rental real estate.
Speaker 2
I'm a stay at home mother. I like to cook healthily for my children.
Speaker 1
That's nice. What kind of things do you like to do for fun?
Speaker 2
I like watching movies mainly, what about you?
Speaker 1
Me too! I'm a big movie fan.
Speaker 2
Great, whats your absolute favorite film?!
Speaker 1
It's probably fight club. Weird I know..
Speaker 2
That's a deep movie, I like more romantic films like the notebook.
Speaker 1
A romantic huh? How many kids do you have?
Speaker 2
I have 2 little boys, what about you?
Speaker 1
A son and daughter both older.
Speaker 2
That's nice. Very nice to meet you!
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Speaker 1
I'm a mother. I'm in my mid-40s. I work in real estate. I'm a movie fan. My favorite film is Fight Club. I have a son and a daughter.
Speaker 2
I am a mother. I am 30 years old. I have two sons. I do not work. I like romantic movies. My favorite film is The Notebook.
Speaker 1
I saw a great movie yesterday, and I have to tell you about it.
Speaker 2
That's awesome!  What was it called?
Speaker 1
The Fifth Element. I've never seen it before but it was GREAT.
Speaker 2
I've never seen that one.  What's it about?
Speaker 1
It's a science fiction adventure. It's been out for years. I hadn't watched it before because it looked campy. And it kind of is. But it is also hilarious and exciting. Do you like Bruce Willis?
Speaker 2
I haven't seen a lot of his stuff, since he isn't in a lot of romance movies.  My sons like the old movie, Over the Hedge.  He does a voice in that, lol.
Speaker 1
How cute! He plays the strong silent type in this movie. His one word responses are hilarious. AND this movie has a great romance line in it. Perfect woman. Imperfect man. Match made by fate in the heavens. I really think you would like it even though the romance isnt the sweet and mushy type.
Speaker 2
Maybe I'll have to get my husband to watch it with me on date night.  Sounds like something he would like.
Speaker 1
I think you both will like it, because of taking itself seriously like some sci-fi, it has a lot of humor. And what's the last movie you've watched?
Speaker 2
The boys had me watch Cars for like the hundredth time this week.  I'm so sick of it.  I wish I could watch more things for myself, but since I'm home all day with the, I don't get the chance.
Speaker 1
Kids grow so fast. I know you will look back on these days with so much joy. With my kids it was Beauty and The Beast. I bet you could quote all of Cars at this point. 
Speaker 2
Probably in my sleep.  Did you like Beauty and the Beast?  I wish I had a daughter to watch the princess movies with.
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Speaker 1
I'm a mother. I'm in my mid-40s. I work in real estate. I'm a movie fan. My favorite film is Fight Club. I have a son and a daughter. I have a husband. I stay home with my sons. I do not have a daughter. I watched The Fifth Element.
Speaker 2
I am a mother. I am 30 years old. I have two sons. I do not work. I like romantic movies. My favorite film is The Notebook. I have never seen The Fifth Element. I like romance movies.
Speaker 1
What did you and your sons do today?
Speaker 2
We did a bit of gardening together, did some chores around the house, and tried out a new Thai restaurant.
Speaker 1
Sounds like a nice, relaxing day! How old are your sons?
Speaker 2
One of them is 10 and the other is 7. How about your children?
Speaker 1
My son is 5 and my daughter is forever 12. She died about a year ago.
Speaker 2
I'm so sorry to hear that. I can't imagine what that must have been like.
Speaker 1
It's terrible. I'd do anything or pay any price to get her back.
Speaker 2
Well we don't have to talk about it if you're not comfortable with it. Are there any activities you like to do with your son, like I do gardening with my boys?
Speaker 1
Yeah, we do some gardening, but he gets bored quickly. Sometimes I read to him. We both like that.
Speaker 2
That really brings back memories of when I used to read to my boys. One day they had just grown out of it and I had to think of other ways to spend time with them. But I'll always treasure the nights we spent reading together.
Speaker 1
You can always suggest it to them again! My daughter and I had a several year period where we didn't read together too, but we picked it back up again the year before she passed.
Speaker 2
I'll have to think about that. I wonder what kind of books I could read to them that they'd enjoy.
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Speaker 1
I'm a mother. I'm in my mid-40s. I work in real estate. I'm a movie fan. My favorite film is Fight Club. I have a son who is 5. I have a daughter who died last year when she was 12. I have a husband. I stay home with my sons. I do not have a daughter. I watched The Fifth Element. I also garden with my son. I read to my son.
Speaker 2
I am a mother. I am 30 years old. I have two sons. My sons are 10 and 7. I do not work. I like romantic movies. My favorite film is The Notebook. I have never seen The Fifth Element. I like romance movies. I like to garden with my sons. I used to read to my sons but they have grown out of it now.
Speaker 1
Are your sons into comic books, that could be something you could read together?
Speaker 2
They have seen all of the marvel movies, but never read the books. That is a great idea - I will try that!
Speaker 1
You should try it out for sure! I think they would really like that. My son also loves the Marvel movies although he is probably too young to actually know what's going on LOL
Speaker 2
Has he seen fight club yet? Might not be ready for that at his age!
Speaker 1
Haha no he hasn't seen that yet. Definitely too young! But I know he would probably love it. He likes action type movies. How did the gardening go today? Any new blooms?
Speaker 2
We have had so much rain that everything is blooming and beautiful! It is so cheerful in my garden.
Speaker 1
That's awesome! Must be so pretty, you'll have to send me a picture one of these days. What kind of flowers and plants do you have?
Speaker 2
I have dandelions, lillies and sunflowers. They are bright, bold, and healthy! I will email you a picture this afternoon.
Speaker 1
That sounds lovely. I would like to start a garden but I do not have a green thumb. What are the easiest to grow in your opinion?
Speaker 2
Lilies are a great starter flower. They are okay in all weather and require very little attention. I am happy to guide you!
Speaker 1
Ok great. Thank you! I need all the help I can get so I might be bugging you often for advice! 
Speaker 2
Bug away! I am so happy to help!
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Speaker 1
I'm a mother. I'm in my mid-40s. I work in real estate. I'm a movie fan. My favorite film is Fight Club. I have a son who is 5. I have a daughter who died last year when she was 12. I have a husband. I stay home with my sons. I do not have a daughter. I watched The Fifth Element. I also garden with my son. I read to my son. He has watched the Marvel movies. My son has not seen Fight Club. He likes action movies. I don't have a garden. I don't think I'm a very good gardener.
Speaker 2
I am a mother. I am 30 years old. I have two sons. My sons are 10 and 7. They have watched the Marvel movies. I do not work. I like romantic movies. My favorite film is The Notebook. I have never seen The Fifth Element. I like romance movies. I like to garden with my sons. I used to read to my sons but they have grown out of it now. Everything in my garden is blooming. I have dandelions, lilies, and sunflowers in my garden. I think lilies are easy to grow.
Speaker 1
Did you pick up the Marvel comic books for your boys to read?
Speaker 2
Yes, I was able to find some Spiderman and Avengers comic books.  I must say they are much more expensive than they used to be.
Speaker 1
I know it's crazy how pricey things can get when they are the current fad. And speaking of saving money, I would like to grow a vegetable garden. Do you have any tips for starting out?
Speaker 2
Patience and research.  Start simple with a couple of plants and see what works in your yard.  Tomatoes are easy and so are green beans. 
Speaker 1
I have done a little research, and it seems carrots could be easy too. I love tomatoes, but I really like green beans. My mom used to make them all the time with dinner right out of the garden. I bet your flower garden is very zen like!
Speaker 2
I try, but then maybe not too much.  That's pretty zen, isn't it?  Yes, I try to remember to be patient and that nature is not easily controlled.  Fresh vegetables sound good.  How about fruits?
Speaker 1
Funny you mention fruits. My husband and I looked into getting some fruit trees last year... they are soooo expensive. But we did pick up a peach tree. It may be a few years before I get a healthy crop, but the tree is quite lovely.
Speaker 2
Yes, but they are worth it if you can get them to fruit.  I like the dwarf varieties so the harvest doesnt get out of control.  I have a small orange and lemon tree.  
Speaker 1
Oh I would looooove a lemon tree. Are they hard to grow?
Speaker 2
Lemon trees are pretty easy.  I suggest that you start with a citrus tree like that.  I have a meyer lemon tree.  I like having fresh lemons available in the back yard.
Speaker 1
I have seen meyer lemon trees at the nursery. Just hesitant to try growing one... my track record isn't the best :) but I am getting more comfortable caring for plants these days so I will seriously consider getting one. Does your orange tree produce fruit?
Speaker 2
Yes.  I have a nice little harvest every winter.  I like to make orange juice out of it.  However, it only lasts a week or two, but it is so enjoyable. 
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