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Tonight, we'll read “O Pioneers!” a 1913 novel by American author Willa Cather. Set on the windswept prairies of Nebraska, “O Pioneers!” tells the story of Alexandra Bergson, a determined young woman of Swedish-American descent who takes over her family's farm. Cather's quiet, poetic prose captures both the hardships and beauty of prairie life at the turn of the twentieth century, and Alexandra's journey reflects broader themes of endurance, transformation, and connection to the land. The novel marked the beginning of Cather's Great Plains Trilogy, which also includes The Song of the Lark and My Ántonia. Though she wrote this trilogy while living in New York City, Cather drew inspiration from her own upbringing in Nebraska and from the lives of immigrants who shaped the American Midwest. — read by 'V' — Sign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to snoozecast.com/plus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to a new series on another great novel, Willa Cather's O Pioneers!. This week we're discussing Cather's instinctive yet precise writing, the book's contemplation of imagination and vocation, the relationship between the characterization and the land, and much more. Plus we discuss our 2025 literary bracket. Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit closereads.substack.com/subscribe
This week, we bring you two stories about the science of morality. Or morality in science. Either way you want to look at it. Part 1: Political scientist Ethan Hollander interviews a Nazi war criminal as part of his research. Part 2: As a graduate student, Cather Simpson is excited to present her work -- but then her adviser lies about it. Ethan J. Hollander is a professor of political science at Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Indiana. He is also the author of Hegemony and the Holocaust: State Power and Jewish Survival in Occupied Europe. Hollander's published scholarship also includes research on democratization in Eastern Europe and on the Arab Spring. At Wabash, Dr. Hollander teaches courses on the Politics of the Middle East, Ethnic Conflict and Genocide, European Politics, and Research Methods and Statistics. He is a native of Miami Beach, and received his Ph.D. from the University of California, San Diego in 2006. When Cather Simpson graduated from high-school in the USA, she was certain she was going to become a neurosurgeon. She was very, very wrong. In her first year at uni, she discovered scientific research and got completely hooked. She is now a Professor of Physics and Chemical Sciences at the University of Auckland, where she started and directed a super-fun ultrafast laser lab called the Photon Factory. These days, she's morphed into an entrepreneurial academic. The first company she co-founded, Engender Technologies, uses lasers to sort sperm by sex for the dairy industry. The second, Orbis Diagnostics, uses lasers for infectious disease testing at point-of-care – she is currently CEO there. The latest, Luminoma DX, uses light to screen more effectively for skin cancers. When she's not enjoying the pleasure and satisfaction from using lasers to solve the knotty problems presented by Mother Nature, she's doing 5000 piece puzzles and being “Schrodinger's Mom” – simultaneously the world's best and worst mother – to two lovely sons. Note: Ethan's story was produced as part of our partnership with Springer Nature's Springer Storytellers program. Find out more at beforetheabstract.com. Cather's story was produced as part of our partnership with SCANZ, Science Communicators Association of New Zealand. Find out more at www.scanz.co.nz. And look for more Story Collider shows in Wellington, New Zealand, in 2018! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this podcast, Christian speaks with former MLB catcher Jonathan Lucroy. They discuss topics including how our country should be celebrating unity by promoting Veterans Day, camo uniforms, and other values. Jonathan stresses that professional athletes have a responsibility to be to be models for the youth of our country. They further discuss how mandated Covid vaccinations splintered the perspective of many professional athletes.
This week we interview Benjamin Taylor, author of Chasing Bright Medusas: The Life of Willa Cather. This biography of Cather, a celebrated American novelist, was published in November 2023 by Viking. In 2021, […]
Willa Cather - "Oh Pioneers!" is a novel, first published in 1913. The story is set in the fictional town of Hanover, Nebraska, at the turn of the 20th century, and follows the life of Alexandra Bergson, the daughter of Swedish immigrants. After her father's death, Alexandra takes charge of the family farm and works tirelessly to transform it into a prosperous enterprise. The novel explores themes of perseverance, the relationship between humans and the land, and the immigrant experience in America. Cather's rich descriptions of the Nebraska landscape and her nuanced portrayal of pioneer life make O Pioneers! a classic of American literature.
Welcome to the third episode of Storybounders! Join hosts Jayme and Steve as they delve into the captivating adventures of "Little Britches" by Ralph Moody and "The Great Brain" by John D. Fitzgerald. These timeless tales feature young protagonists who navigate the challenges of the American frontier with wit, resilience, and integrity. In this episode, Jayme and Steve explore the themes of perseverance, family bonds, and the pioneering spirit that defined an era. They discuss the life lessons imparted by these stories and how they continue to resonate across generations. Tune in to discover how these cherished books offer humor, profound insights, and inspiration for readers of all ages. Highlights: Insights into the backgrounds and characters of "Little Britches" and "The Great Brain." Exploration of themes such as resilience, family, and the pioneering spirit. Reflections on the life lessons and values imparted by these stories. Discussions on the enduring relevance and appeal of these books. Encouragement to find inspiration and joy in timeless tales. Join us as we uncover the stories that inspire and move us, light up our imaginations, and fill us with hope. Find your story and change the world with Storybounders! Sources and Further Reading: Aldrich, Bess Streeter. A Lantern in Her Hand. D. Appleton-Century, 1928. Cather, Willa. O Pioneers!. Houghton Mifflin, 1913. Fitzgerald, John D. The Great Brain. Dial Press, 1967. Lozada, Carlos. "The Great Brain." The New York Times, 20 June 2023, www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/06/20/opinion/carlos-lozada-the-great-brain.html. Moody, Ralph. Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers. University of Nebraska Press, 1950.
Why does Paul feel like he just doesn't fit in with this world? What will “not fitting in” do to him? Willa Cather, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to this Vintage Episode of The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. A Vintage Episode is released every Tuesday. If you have found value in the show, please help us to help more people like you by going to http://classictalesaudiobooks.com, and becoming a supporter. New stories are coming your way on Friday. Keep an ear open for our Kickstarter for The Golden Triangle – the seventh novel in the Arsène Lupin series. Two boxed sets are now available. We'll let you know when we're ready to kick off. In today's story, Paul just doesn't fit in. Cather layers on the different woes that Paul has to deal with. He uses art as an escape from reality. He also has had issues with his home life, etc. The author gently layers on the struggles of a character so effectively. By the end, we fully understand his motivations, which as it turns out, is heartbreaking. And now, Paul's Case, by Willa Cather. Follow this link to become a monthly supporter: Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:
This weeks conversation begins with a discussion about technical difficulties and the milestone of reaching 1 million followers. Sean and Cather debate the significance of follower count and emphasize the importance of community and engagement. They also touch on the topic of slowing down leads in the current economy. The conversation then transitions to a lighthearted discussion about having a catch and the joy it brings. They express the desire to experiment and deepen the connection with their community. In this conversation, Sean and Catherine discuss various topics including having a catch, the slowdown in leads, and the potential risks of artificial intelligence (AI). They share their experiences and perspectives on these subjects. Sean emphasizes the importance of enjoying the present moment and not panicking about the slowdown in leads. Catherine suggests not relying on air conditioning when working outside in the heat. They also touch on the potential risks of AI and the need for caution in its development.
The CRUSADE Channel Newscast For Monday, April 29, 2024!News Anchor Janet Huxley brings you CRUSADE Channel Newscasts for Monday, April 29, 2024. Includes, today's National Calendar Day observations, today's Saint of the Day and today's Quote of the Day! /*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 15-04-2024 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}NEW PODCAST RELEASES insert_link The Church Doctrine The Church Doctrine-Episode 3-The Hichborner's Guide To The Galaxy today04/25/2024 75 insert_link Free Farm Friday Free Farm Friday- What To Do With The Snake In The Grass today04/27/2024 20 insert_link Parrottalk Parrott Talk-NeoCons Need To Realize, Reaganism Will Never Return today04/26/2024 54 insert_link The Mike Church Show The Mike Church Show-Trump's Big Day In Manhattan And Mordor! today04/26/2024 104 insert_link 2 Parrottalk Parrott Talk-The Intellectual Giants Are More Like Second Graders today04/25/2024 74 2 insert_link The Fiorella Files The Fiorella Files-Doyle, Cather, and today04/25/2024 2
The CRUSADE Channel Newscast For April 26, 2024! News Anchor Janet Huxley brings you CRUSADE Channel Newscasts for Friday April 26, 2024. Includes, today's National Calendar Day observations, today's Saint of the Day and today's Quote of the Day! /*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 15-04-2024 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px} NEW PODCAST RELEASES insert_link The Church Doctrine The Church Doctrine-Episode 3-The Hichborner's Guide To The Galaxy today04/25/2024 15 insert_link 2 Parrottalk Parrott Talk-The Intellectual Giants Are More Like Second Graders today04/25/2024 36 2 insert_link The Fiorella Files The Fiorella Files-Doyle, Cather, and today04/25/2024 2 insert_link 2 The Mike Church Show The Mike Church Show-The Deep State Tightens Its Grip As The Window To Secede Closes! today04/25/2024 56 2 insert_link ReConquest Reconquest Episode 419: Only God's Dignity is Infinite today04/25/2024 6 insert_link The Mike Church Show The Mike Church Show-Sacrilege! Biden Signs Himself While Promoting Abortion! today04/24/2024 113
Hey there. We're Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough. We've written three dozen cookbooks for seven New York publishers (not counting two knitting books for Bruce and a memoir for Mark). We're excited to share our passion about food and cooking with you.We're headed into the kitchen to make some irresistible jammy oat bar cookies. We've got a one-minute cooking tip about storing cheese. And we'll tell you what's making us happy in food this week.[00:57] Our one-minute cooking tip: wrap cheese in fresh plastic wrap every time you open it.[02:46] We're making jammy oat bar cookies. Mark has been taking these cookies to his literary seminars all this year. Lots of Cather and Faulkner with lots of cookies. You can't beat that.Here's the recipe:Jammy Oat Bar CookiesHeat the oven to 350F (175 C—no convection or fan)Line a 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33-cm) baking pan with parchmentpaper.In a stand mixer, beat at medium-low speed until creamy andlight (about 5 minutes):¾ pound (3 sticks or 340 g) unsalted butter, cut into smallpieces1 cup (215 grams) packed dark brown sugar¾ cup (150 grams) granulated white sugarBeat in 1 large egg until smooth.Stop the mixer and beat down the inside of the bowl, thenbeat in 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 2 teaspoons vanillaextract.Beat in 2¼ cups (285 grams) all-purpose or plain flour and 1½cups (175 grams) toasted walnut pieces, just until the flour is incorporated.Press about two-thirds of this dough into an even layer inthe prepared baking pan. Spread with 1½ cups (480 grams) jam, preserves, ormarmalade (do not use jelly!) and dollop the remaining dough in small bits ontop, pressing them gently into an even layer with some jam showing through.Bake until set and browned, about 45 minutes. Cool on a wirerack for 10 minutes before turning out and slicing into bar cookies.[15:19] What's making us happy in food this week: pretzels with grapes (!) and quince paste.
Adam Mares and Charles Cather sit down for a discussion about Nikola Jokic and life in Serbia has an American ex-pat. Charles is a YouTuber who shares his experience moving to Serbia and experiencing their culture as an American ex-pat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This new biography is aimed at readers of any level of familiarity with the Nebraska author, “Chasing Bright Medusas: A Life of Willa Cather” by Benjamin Taylor, takes readers on an exploration of Cather's life, poetry, stories, and letters.
Today we're joined by Sam Cummins of Nymphet Alumni to discuss the timeless American novelist Willa Cather. We talk about the needless politicization of Cather, why Nature is the ultimate identity cleansing force, and how frontier literature has evolved today. Discussed: Cather novels: O, Pioneers One of Ours My Ántonia Death Comes for the Archbishop Willa Cather and the Politics of Criticism, Joan Acocella (2000) The Kingdom of Art, early Cather essays collected by Bernice Slote (1966) “Becoming Noncanonical: The Case Against Willa Cather,” Sharon O'Brien (1988) (Homework!: “Getting the Pump,” Jordan Castro in Harper's) Follow Sam and subscribe to Nymphet Alumni!
A Burglar's Christmas by Willa Cather w/Tom Libby--- Welcome and Introduction - 00:00 "A Burglar's Christmas" by Willa Cather - 04:25 Willa Cather Wrote at the Crossroads of Modernity - 08:21 Setting Goals and the Vagaries of New Year's Resolutions - 12:43 Check Out Jesan's Time Management Training Videos on YouTube - 18:01 Joan Didion, Virginia Woolf and What We Don't Say About the Patriarchy - 25:24 Leaders Avoid Pretending Through Word Salad - 31:13 "Willa Cather's Story, with Hunger and Envy." - 32:47 Seinfeld's "The Strike," Festivus and The Death of Black Friday - 42:12 Societal Grievances, Commercialism, and Festive Celebration - 45:04 Leaders Provide the Freedom to Voice Grievances without Repercussions - 51:55 Nietzsche, Cather and the Myth of Eternal Return - 01:02:13 Millennials, Gen-Zers, and Gen X-ers - 01:06:14 The Potential of the Internet Needs to be Reconsidered - 01:13:10 Drivers For Success When You Have Children vs. When You Don't Have Children - 01:20:47 Leaders Maintain a Consistent Culture on Teams. - 01:32:34 Introspection and Goal Setting - 01:37:06 Leaders Genuinely Care About People, Teams, and Success - 01:43:29 Staying on the Leadership Path with "A Burglar's Christmas" - 01:44:27 ---Opening and Closing theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.--- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON! Check out the 2022 Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list! --- Check out HSCT Publishing at: https://www.hsctpublishing.com/. Check out LeadingKeys at: https://www.leadingkeys.com/ Check out Leadership ToolBox at: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/ Contact HSCT for more information at 1-833-216-8296 to schedule a full DEMO of LeadingKeys with one of our team members. --- Leadership ToolBox website: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/. Leadership ToolBox LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ldrshptlbx/. Leadership ToolBox YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJvVbIU_bSEflwYpd9lWXuA/. Leadership ToolBox Twitter: https://twitter.com/ldrshptlbx. Leadership ToolBox IG: https://www.instagram.com/leadershiptoolboxus/. Leadership ToolBox FB: https://www.facebook.com/LdrshpTlb
Host Meg Wolitzer helps a great documentarian celebrate a great American author. Cather, author of novels like My Antonia and O Pioneers! just had her sesquicentennial—her 150th birthday. And Burns hosted a live evening of her shorter works. On this program, we feature “The Way of the World,” in which an imaginary town's young “citizens” are rife with romance and rivalry. The reader is Sonia Manzano. And a weary farmer's wife recaptures her long-dormant passion for music at “A Wagner Matinee,” read by David Strathairn.
What's your favorite book from the 1920s? There are certainly plenty to choose from. Maybe it's a book by Fitzgerald or by Hemingway or even Cather? Maybe it's a classic mystery or an essential children's title? Well this week on Close Reads we're drafting books from this very important decade in several categories—and you'll get the final say on whose “roster” of titles is best. So click play and get ready to vote (poll coming soon). Happy listening! Close Reads is a community-supported endeavor. Please consider subscribing. When you do, you help make sure we can keep on making the content you enjoy. Thanks! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit closereads.substack.com/subscribe
Truman Capote bezeichnete Willa Cathers Romane über den wilden Westen einmal als «vollkommene Kunstwerke». Ihre Geschichten handeln immer vom amerikanischen Traum; dem Traum der Siedler und insbesondere ihrer Frauen. Vor 150 Jahren kam Willa Cather zur Welt. Willa Cather stellt ungewöhnliche und heroische Frauenfiguren ins Zentrum. Ihre Heldinnen zieht es nicht in die großen Städte, sondern in die weite Prärie. In rauen Gefilden, am Rande der Zivilisation müssen sie sich bewähren und ihr Glück finden, was nicht oft gelingt. Nebenbei kritisiert Cather den Materialismus ihrer Zeit und vermag obskure finanzielle Transaktionen zu schildern, als trügen sie sich heute zu. Willa Cather, Pulitzer-Preisträgerin von 1923, wird durch Neuauflagen ihrer Werke neu entdeckt: als amerikanische Klassikerin und Chronistin der nordamerikanischen Pioniergeschichte.
Willa Cather's novel, My Ántonia, evokes the Nebraska prairie life of her childhood and pays tribute to the spirit and courage of immigrant pioneers in America. Historian Richard Norton Smith discusses Cather's works, including My Antonia, which was written in 1918. The book tells the story of a girl who arrives on the frontier as part of a family of Bohemian immigrants, and her friendship with an orphaned boy who taught her English. The novel explores issues facing women of the time in that region, and the meaning of success in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Willa Cather's novel, My Ántonia, evokes the Nebraska prairie life of her childhood and pays tribute to the spirit and courage of immigrant pioneers in America. Historian Richard Norton Smith discusses Cather's works, including My Antonia, which was written in 1918. The book tells the story of a girl who arrives on the frontier as part of a family of Bohemian immigrants, and her friendship with an orphaned boy who taught her English. The novel explores issues facing women of the time in that region, and the meaning of success in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Willa Cather was a good daughter of Red Cloud, Nebraska -- and she also happened to be one of the best writers of any generation -- and yet, she hid many truths of her personal life from public consumption. Why did Cather hide? What did she lose in her secrecy? What did her strict privacy win her?
Cather, and her persona Jim Burden in My Antonia, were perhaps a bit too mystic about ground cherries, but it sort of makes sense. Cather in her Nebraska novels is a deeply Romantic author, with a certain twist: she embraces sensual experiences, often as triggers to mystic insights. So Jim lies down in the garden, picks and munches a few ground cherries, and proceeds to become one with nature.
Since it's the 150th Anniversary of Nebraska writer Willa Cather's birth, the guest on this week's program is Rachel Olsen Director of Education and Outreach at the Cather Center. She'll talk about their upcoming Spring conference which will spotlight both Cather's story “A Lost Lady” and her essay "Nebraska: The End of the First Cycle."
We talk about a bunch of books and biblioadventures in Episode 180. What's new, right? #wink Some highlights include books we just read, which took us from a memoir about caring for animals (THE OTHER FAMILY DOCTOR by Karen Fine) to an idiomatic fowl in search of freedom (CHASE OF THE WILD GOOSE by Mary Gordon) and from an island in the Atlantic (SUMMER STAGE by Meg Mitchell Moore) to a road trip around America (TRAVELS WITH CHARLEY by John Steinbeck). Speaking of travel, we had a two-day joint jaunt to Manhattan, where we went our separate ways during daylight hours – Emily volunteered at the CHERRY BOMBE JUBILEE and Chris worked at the STAVROS NIARCHOS FOUNDATION LIBRARY. Closer to home, Emily went to see THE QUIET GIRL at the Madison Cinemas and Chris did some archival research at The Beinecke. Some fun biblioadventures are coming up–like Emily moderating two author events at the Newburyport Literary Festival this weekend: Fur, Feathers, and Scales: A Lifetime of Caring for Pets with author Karen Fine and Shaped by Loss: How Tragedy Changed the Lives of Emerson, Thoreau, and William James with author Megan Marshall. Chris is planning to attend a virtual event with author Benjamin Taylor who will be discussing Cather's MY ANTONIA on Thursday at 7pm CT via the National Willa Cather Center. Reminder: the show notes for each episode lists all of the books and events we mention. Happy Listening, and then, Happy Reading!
Dive into the captivating world of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Willa Cather in this enthralling episode of Books and Looks. Today I talk to Ashley Olson, the passionate Executive Director of the Willa Cather Foundation, about Cather's fascinating life and career, as well as the Foundation's tireless efforts to preserve and promote her incredible legacy. Discover the connection between Cather's beloved Nebraska and her Prairie Trilogy, learn about the challenges she faced, and explore how her work still resonates with readers today. Don't miss this literary journey into the heart of one of America's most cherished authors! _ Produced by the Greenville Podcast Company. Books & Looks is a project of Views on Books.
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In this episode, the question of why we should read American literature today is asked and answered by Sarah Wages. She will use different novels to prove her point, but specifically talking about Willa Cather's My Ántonia. She will then introduce the Bechdel Test to American Literature, seeing what does and does not pass the test. Works Cited Agarwal, A. “Key Female Characters in Film Have More to Talk about besides Men ...” Aclanthropy, 2015, https://aclanthology.org/N15-1084.pdf. Appel, Markus, and Timo Gnambs. “Women in Fiction: Bechdel-Wallace Test Results for the Highest-Grossing Movies of the Last Four Decades.” Psychology of Popular Media, Sept. 2022. EBSCOhost, https://doi.org/10.1037/ppm0000436.supp (Supplemental). Bender, Clare. “Gender Stereotyping in Little Women: ‘Let Us Be Elegant or Die!'” Gender Stereotyping in Little Women: “Let Us Be Elegant or Die!,” 2017, https://research.monm.edu/mjur/files/2019/02/MJUR-i08-2017-8-Bender.pdf. Bloom, Harold. “Willa Cather's My Ántonia.” Google Books, Google, 2008, https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=dN8omAicUwoC&oi=fnd&pg=PA117&dq=My%2BAntonia%2Bhistory&ots=daMMKSX5s3&sig=EWLzhgd8H_wbPqwpGMnuT2YFBkk#v=onepage&q=My%20Antonia%20history&f=false. Bohlke, L. “Willa Cather in Person.” Google Books, Google, 1986, https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=fumUk2RPFtAC&oi=fnd&pg=PR13&dq=Willa%2BCather&ots=qnwwYNhTzz&sig=0fTmHSxlZVSwwwum_KW42P7rYx4#v=onepage&q&f=false. Cather, Willa. My Ántonia. Houghton Mifflin Company, 1918. Davis, Jordan. “Gender-Based Behavior in A Streetcar Named Desire.” Scholarworks, 1994, https://scholarworks.wm.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5552&context=etd. Giles, James R. , Blair, Walter and Dickstein, Morris. "American literature". Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Jan. 2023, https://www.britannica.com/art/American-literature. Nebraska, History. “Timeline Tuesday: Drought and Depression in 1890s Nebraska.” History Nebraska, 30 Oct. 2022, https://history.nebraska.gov/timeline-tuesday-drought-and-depression-in-1890s-nebraska/
O podcast! O books! O episodes about hard-scrabble immigrants eking out an existence on tough Nebraska land. Cather's work - rich in memorable prose and compelling characters - could stand to be better known, but it still has blind spots common in American frontier fiction. Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Advertise on OverdueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pop back into the second half of our conversation with Mike Cather as he continues to remind us how wild his life has been. All jokes aside, there's just no way better to kick off our third season without him. Finish up this gem then hit us up on the socials to let us know how we're doing. Thanks as always for loving on us. It means a ton. Love and Dingers! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bushleaguecongregation/support
And we're Back! Time to dust off those headphones kids...the Bush League is back! And in an BIG way. Kicking off this season, the guys have a very special guest to start this year off in Mike Cather. The California kid turned Braves submariner sat down with us to talk about damn near everything. We talked so long, we ended up splitting the episode in half because work is probably still a thing, right? Honestly over the next 2+ hours, Cather walks us through his life before (and after) getting the call to the bigs, what hall of fame dudes are like, and even how he survives working with Chris Carroll. Love and Dingers! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bushleaguecongregation/support
This week on the "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, conversations about Cather Center events and the next First Friday Jazz concert in Lincoln.
On the Jan. 5 "Friday LIVE Extra" podcast, a look at events at the Merryman Center in Kearney and The National Willa Cather Center in Red Cloud. By the way, the Midwest Theater in Scottsbluff also welcomes Dailey & Vincent for a concert.
In this episode, we discuss the life and work of Willa Cather. As one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century, Cather was gifted in conveying an intimate understanding of her characters in relation to their personal and cultural environments—environments that often derived from Red Cloud, Nebraska where she spent most of her [...]
In this episode, we discuss the life and work of Willa Cather. As one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century, Cather was gifted in conveying an intimate understanding of her characters in relation to their personal and cultural environments—environments that often derived from Red Cloud, Nebraska where she spent most of her [...]
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In episode 39 of Derms and Conditions, our host James Q. Del Rosso, DO sits down with Jennifer Cather, MD, a dermatologist and Medical Director at Mindful Dermatology and Modern Research Associates in Dallas, Texas, and a good friend of Dr. Del Rosso. Dr. Cather is an expert in psoriasis as she is currently managing over 1,700 patients on systemic therapy. She and Dr. Del Rosso discuss the exciting new Mind.Px test, a dermal biomarker patch developed by Mindera Health that can noninvasively obtain a sample of a patient's transcriptome to help determine which biologic they will optimally respond to. Dr. Cather describes how Mind.Px can limit trial-and-error through a targeted approach. Many patients lose faith in psoriasis medications after multiple treatment failures, so data from this test can uncover which drug class, either TNF-inhibitors, IL-17 inhibitors, or IL-23 inhibitors, will work best for them. Precision medicine is a hot new topic with a lot of new information to navigate, so tune in to this episode to learn Dr. Cather's tips on using the Mind.Px test to improve your psoriasis patients' outcomes!
100 years ago, Willa Cather wrote the novel “One of Ours” which won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature. This week “All About Books” welcomes Cather scholar Becky Faber to discuss the significance of the novel in its era and how modern readers might relate to it today.
Willa Cather's most famous novel was published only two months before the Armistice ended the bloodshed of the Great War, and in its powerfully imagistic portrait of Midwestern homesteading, it offered readers an emotional connection to the nation's founding myth of pioneer fortitude. Yet My Ántonia wasn't just a story about pilgrims' progress across the prairies: it was a story of immigrants struggling to realize the American Dream that appeared in an era of extreme xenophobia that will feel painfully resonant to contemporary readers. In telling the story of the resilient Ántonia Shimerda and other "hired girls" from Bohemia (the modern-day Czech Republic) and other Eastern European states, Cather paid tribute to real-life migrants she had grown up with in Red Cloud, Nebraska, a small but artistically vibrant train depot that today does a thriving business in Cather tourism. In addition to Cather's powerful style and her warm memories of farming struggles, we focus on the friendship between Ántonia and the orphaned narrator, Jim Burden. At the end of the day, My Ántonia is possibly the greatest story about a platonic friendship between a woman and a man in American literature.
What would Willa Cather's widely read and cherished novels have looked like if she had never met magazine editor and copywriter Edith Lewis? In this groundbreaking book on Cather's relationship with her life partner, author Melissa J. Homestead counters the established portrayal of Cather as a solitary genius and reassesses the role that Lewis, who has so far been rendered largely invisible by scholars, played in shaping Cather's work. Inviting Lewis to share the spotlight alongside this pivotal American writer, Homestead argues that Lewis was not just Cather's companion but also her close literary collaborator and editor.Drawing on an array of previously unpublished sources, Homestead skillfully reconstructs Cather and Lewis's life together, from their time in New York City to their travels in the American Southwest that formed the basis of the novels The Professor's House and Death Comes for the Archbishop. After Cather's death and in the midst of the Cold War panic over homosexuality, the story of her life with Edith Lewis could not be told, but by telling it now, Homestead offers a refreshing take on lesbian life in early twentieth-century America.HOST: Rob MellonFEATURED BREW: Transcendental Cloudscape, Boiler Brewing Company, Lincoln, NebraskaBOOK: The Only Wonderful Things: The Creative Partnership of Willa Cather & Edith Lewishttps://www.amazon.com/Only-Wonderful-Things-Creative-Partnership/dp/019065287X/ref=sr_1_6?crid=XANO588EXJF1&keywords=willa+cather+homestead&qid=1654314701&sprefix=willa+cather+homestead%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-6MUSIC: Bones Forkhttps://bonesfork.com/
On April 15 join Shannon Claire, Genevieve Randall and guests for lively conversations about: a performance artist typing Cather works in Red Cloud; The Nebraska Rep's production of "Our Town;" pianist Joyce Yang's concert in Lincoln; Moors and McCumber at The Olde Glory Theatre in Seward; Noyes Art Gallery's Third Friday; and the film about "The Bell Affair." Also, poetry this week from Tyler Michael Jacobs and Omaha's Brigit Saint Brigit's Theatre is putting "God on Trial."
Subscribe to Quotomania on Simplecast or search for Quotomania on your favorite podcast app!The eldest of seven children, Willa Cather was born in Back Creek Valley, Virginia in 1873. When Cather was nine years old, her family moved to rural Webster County, Nebraska. After a year and a half, the family resettled in the county seat of Red Cloud, where Cather lived until beginning her college studies at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln in 1890.After her graduation in 1895, Cather worked as a journalist and teacher, living first in Pittsburgh and later in New York City. Her first volume of poetry, April Twilights, was published by a vanity press in 1903, and in 1912 she was able to leave editorial work and live as a full-time writer and poet. Over the next several decades, Cather wrote prolifically; her works include Alexander's Bridge (1912), O Pioneers! (1913), My Ántonia (1918), and A Lost Lady (1923), all of which explored the pioneering experience on the Plains. In 1923, One of Ours (1922) received the Pulitzer Prize for fiction. Her other well-regarded works include The Professor's House (1925), My Mortal Enemy (1926), Death Comes for the Archbishop (1927), Shadows on the Rock (1931), Lucy Gayheart (1935), and Sapphira and the Slave Girl (1940).As one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century, Willa Cather was gifted in conveying an intimate understanding of her characters in relation to their personal and cultural environments—environments that often derived from Red Cloud. Cather died from a cerebral hemorrhage on April 24, 1947 and was buried in the Old Burying Ground in Jaffrey Center, New Hampshire. Engraved on her tombstone is this quotation from My Ántonia: “that is happiness; to be dissolved into something complete and great.” Complex and brilliant, Willa Cather lives on through her many devoted readers. Willa Cather is the author of 12 novels, 6 collections of short fiction, 2 editions of her book of poetry, April Twilights, and numerous works of nonfiction, collected journalism, speeches, and lettersFrom https://www.willacather.org/about-willa-cather. For more information about Willa Cather:The Song of the Lark: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/299686/the-song-of-the-lark-by-willa-cather-and-melissa-homestead/“The Willa Cather Archive”: https://cather.unl.edu“A Walk in Willa Cather's Prairie”: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/10/02/a-walk-in-willa-cathers-prairie
A tribute to the strength of the human spirit during a bitter winter in the American west. Written in 1918 My Antonia is one of Willa Cather's first novels. It focuses on the story of Antonia Shimerda, a part of a family of Bohemian emigrants arriving on the Nebraska frontier. The story encompasses the strength of spirit, as well as the courage and persistence that helped build America. Tuesday's Book Club is a bi-weekly podcast series that dives into some of the most inspirational stories of all time, such as this one. The show is hosted by Nova Lorraine, founder of Raine Magazine, and her two co-hosts: Tobi Santagado and Barbara Donato. Together, on this week's episode of Tuesday's Book Club, they explore the extraordinary story of Antonia Shimerda. Cather's work explores the transformation that winter brings, while the story follows the residents as they wrap up in blankets to keep warm while the season brings its terrifying chill. After exploring the pages of this book, readers will become witness to the strength and hardiness of the spirit of immigrants that came to America to start afresh.
This week Zach and Sloane unwrap 1999's erotic (?) May-December spy caper classic: Entrapment. The duo got a little loose on melatonin and THC gummies and accidentally forgot they were recording so things go off the rails more than usual. Topics veer wildly from the Planet Fitness "lunk alarm" to the horrors of soggy tortilla chips in a public pool. There's a little Entrapment talk during the pod but mainly it's just nonsense. Oh, and if anyone steal's Sloane's idea for a movie called Spy Ball she'll know you listened to this and she will present this podcast as evidence in a court of law. Enjoy! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mummydearestpodcast)
Mary reads the short story The Burglar's Christmas by Willa Cather (1896). This short story was published by Cather in The Home Monthly under the pseudonym Elizabeth L. Seymour. Read along here.
Cathy Cather talks about her son's struggle with addiction and his long path to recovery. As the CEO of Parallel Profile, she discusses the important role of genetics in addiction and warns against the perils of substance abuse.
Mac Cather opens up about his struggles with addiction in this episode. His long road to recovery included thirteen rehabs, ten different high schools, two trips to jail, losing more than twenty-five friends to overdoses, and he finally reached recovery after he was arrested.
Joan Cather: "Martial arts for women are a safe haven, a place where they can grow at their pace." Joan Cather is a passionate, determined and goal-oriented individual who does not accept barriers from preventing her from being the best person she can be in all areas of her life. She is a martial artist, instructor, and school owner who truly wants the best, not only for herself, but for all. Joan began martial arts in 2000 and recently achieved mastership in Taekwondo and she shares that ambitious journey in this interview. Her pure enthusiasm about martial arts and life is refreshing and you will find yourself nodding in agreement to her personal philosophy on living a powerful and productive life. Joan's Links and Info: stlblackbeltacademy@yahoo.com https://www.stlblackbeltacademy.com/ Andrea's Links and Info: The Martial Arts Woman book: https://amzn.to/3inNiuQ Martial Art Inspirations for Everyone: https://amzn.to/3irRjyy How to Start Your Own Martial Art Program: https://amzn.to/3zf0aJB The Martial Arts Woman Podcast: https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/andrea-harkins/support
Episode 2 of our monthly series. I bring you The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton, Alice Adams by Booth Tarkington, and One of Ours by Willa Cather. Observations, reviews, jokes, and critiques. Join me on this crazy journey! I attempt to tackle every book that has ever won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, starting in 1918 and all the way to the present day. I attempt to provide spoiler-free reviews and reflections of each of these books in chronological order, and ultimately try to decide how to classify each book. Hidden gem? Forgotten stinker? Overrated book? Deserving classic? This is meant to be a loose, fun discussion, as I have no academic qualifications other than a love for reading. Enjoy! Follow the podcast on instagram and twitter @yfbpodcast
Covid-19 has turned me into a bookworm, podcast lover, blog reader, and natural skin care guru. (Just kidding I am far from a skin care expert). Books mentioned: How to Be Human by New Scientist, The Catcher In The Rye by J.D. Salinger (I realize throughout my podcast I called it "Cather and the Rye" lol my bad), What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty, and Behind Closed Doors by B. A. Paris. Podcasts Mentioned: Riled Up with Arielle & Matt (Instagram @arielle and @mattcutshall), WHOA That's Good Podcast (Instagram @legitsadierib), and The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos. Blog Mentioned: https://www.omandthecityblog.com/ (Instagram @omandthecity)