In the heart of Rockford, Illinois sits the Sinnissippi Lagoon. This is the site of the very first park created by the Rockford Park District. There is now also a music shell, golf course rose garden and conservatory. Everything is perched along the shores of the Rock River. Recorded: September 28, 2026

Often Liz and Tim will just pick a nice place in the area and set up camp for a show. The shelter at Olson Swedish Heritage Park was ideal. Storms had just passed through and more were on the way, but it didn't matter. Then the equipment failed eight ways to Sunday. Three days later, they went back to the same spot to do it again! You'll hear the first show segment at the very end. If you can stomach your way through the technical fuzziness, you are welcome to it. It's full of different stori

Liz chooses a dozen or so items from Tim's vast Disney collection of memorabilia spanning fifty plus years. Hear the stories and extra bits of trivia connected to the pieces and much more. Recorded February 17 , 2026.

Andrea hosted this episode at her new book store in Rockton, Illinois. The Ink Well proudly features local authors including three books from your podcast host Tim Larson Dingus. Liz and Tim covered more territory in this show than any other. Grab some paper and a pen before you join in. Recorded January 21, 2026.

Cozy neighborhood pubs are the ideal gathering spots for conversation and advice. Ernie's makes the Midtown District of Rockford, Illinois that ideal place. Located at Fifth Avenue and Seventh Street. Recorded January 20, 2026.

The Perks Family Equine Center is a new horse therapy facility within the Rockford Park District located at Lockwood Children's Farm on Rockford, Illinois' west side. Tim and Liz were right at home for this show. Plenty of horseback stories spanning several decades. Please visit timlarsonmedia.com for our Lifes3x5s photo gallery. Recorded January 15, 2026.