Valerie and Sarah are longtime friends who met at First Light Community. Both women have faced related health challenges – having brain tumors removed and hearing loss in the same ear – leading them to believe their friendship was destined. They discussed these commonalities at StoryCorps. But Valerie shares a story about another battle she had to fight and expresses how the support of the Community helped her push through the adversity.

This week, Don reviews "The Weeds: A Novel" by Katy Simpson Smith.

We all love it when the Easter bunny comes to visit, but the Cadbury folks have a slightly different view of things!

On this week's Keepin' It Real, Cam Marston has some observations about the NCAA tournament. The old guys are winning, and her likes that.

Gabby Jones works at First Light Community in Mobile, where she met Marcus. While at StoryCorps, they bond over their shared love of travel - Gabby talks about moving around the states as a military kid and Marcus reflects on exploring the world with his family. Even though they've ventured to many different places, they both found a home in Mobile.

Live Easter bunnies (baby rabbits) are cute, cuddly, fairly inexpensive - but, they are not toys. They are living, breathing creatures that will need ongoing care for 8-10 years!

On this week's Keepin' It Real, Cam is searching for a message, and if he hears one, he WILL obey.

In this StoryCorps segment, Julie Thompson speaks with her son Tanner about raising a child with disabilities and how moving to a new community changed their family for the better.

This week, Don reviews Table Talk and Second Thoughts: A Memoir by Michael Martone.

Pollen may make you sneeze, but it might cause a skin irritation in your pet that could be pretty uncomfortable!