Our Customary Behavior

About this episode

This episode explores the everyday traditions and customary behaviors that shape family life.

Every family has them—the things you do without really thinking about why. In this episode, we explore tradition… not just the formal, meaningful kind, but the everyday, often silly patterns of behavior that quietly shape family life. From declaring “Everybody be quiet!” into an already quiet room, to quoting lines from The Princess Bride like second nature, these are the inherited and customary habits that stick—whether we remember where they came from or not. Along the way, we revisit taco Saturdays, homemade pizza Sundays, the Whippy Dip drive-by routine, and a Pictionary game that somehow turned the Florida Everglades into a mountain range. Along the way, we consider why some traditions endure while others fade, and what gives even the smallest moments their staying power. In the end, traditions aren’t just about what we do—they’re about what we share, repeat, and hold onto together. And fair warning: don’t mess with the sugar cookies. Come take a walk with us On Carlson Drive. Official show website: OnCarlsonDrive.com Follow us: Facebook: @OnCarlsonDrive Instagram: @OnCarlsonDrive Email the show

People in this episode

Host: Wendy Bonifield

Topics covered

• family traditions
• customary behavior
• everyday habits
• shared experiences
• silly patterns

Keywords

• tradition
• family
• customary behavior
• silly habits
• shared moments

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Princess Bride