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Today we feature "In Memory of President Jimmy Carter: 'Sermons We See' by Edgar Albert Guest." Please send your submissions to be featured on the podcast to poetryinmedicine@gmail.com. "In whatever you do, read a poem." Honored to have been named one of the top 10 medical podcasts in the state of Georgia by Feedspot: podcasts.feedspot.com/georgia_medical_podcasts/

Families can provide wonderful material for a writer, but they can also be tricky to navigate. How do you make your stories of home interesting to other people? What's too personal? What's not personal enough? In this episode, Jacke talks to author Bill Eville (Washed Ashore: Family, Fatherhood, and Finding Home on Martha's Vineyard) about his personal journey as a father, a husband, and a writer. PLUS Jacke celebrates Father's Day with three poems (by Ben Jonson, Sharon Olds, and Edgar Albert Guest) and an object lesson of his own ("The Burger Car"). Help support the show at patreon.com/literature or historyofliterature.com/donate. The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at www.thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dont Quit is a Poem by Edgar Albert Guest. It's a poem of perseverance. When we face challenges in life that make us feel like giving up, those are moments where we might benefit by moving ahead. As we reach the end of the year, there may be moments where we start to question the path we're on, I can't tell you what to do in those cases, but maybe this poem would help clear stuff a bit. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kendsilva/message

Andy Parker reads 'Thanksgiving,' a poem by Edgar Albert Guest.Follow Us On Social MediaYouTubeRumbleTwitterFacebookInstagram

Andy Parker reads 'It Couldn't Be Done,' a poem by Edgar Albert Guest.Follow Us On Social MediaYouTubeRumbleTwitterFacebookInstagramAndy's Social MediaTwitterInstagramGab

On The Show:Tracey Gold became an actress at the age of four, first appearing in a Pepsi print ad. She appeared in two canceled series, Shirley with Shirley Jones in 1979, and Goodnight Beantown, starring Bill Bixby in 1983. Gold was originally cast as the youngest daughter in the original pilot series of the sitcom Gimme A Break!starring Nell Carter, but was replaced by actress Lara Jill Miller when the show went to series. She played one of Albert Finney and Diane Keaton's four daughters in the feature film Shoot the Moon (1982). Gold also guest starred on her sister Missy Gold's series Benson in 1985, playing the cousin of Missy's character, Katie Gatling.In 1985, Gold auditioned for the role of Carol Seaver on Growing Pains, but was not initially cast. The actress chosen for the pilot was Elizabeth Ward, who had starred alongside Gold in The Hand-Me-Down Kid, a 1983 ABC Afterschool Special. However, test audiences did not favor Ward in the role of Carol, and she was replaced by Gold. Growing Pains ran from 1985 until 1992. During this time, Gold became a famous teen star and battled anorexia. In 1988, Gold also starred as Angela Strull in the teen film Dance 'til Dawn.On August 9, 1988, Gold and her two sisters were the only celebrities at the funeral of murdered child-actor Judith Barsi. Gold read A Child Of Mine (from the poet Edgar Albert Guest) as a eulogyVariety magazine says a new Barbie animated series, named "Barbie: A Touch of Magic", will premiere on Netflix on Sept. 14th. The show is about two Barbie characters who find a baby Pegasus and then go on an adventure. The Guardian says Lego will start selling braille-coded bricks to help visually- impaired children learn how to read. The braille bricks will be available starting in September. Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa are teaming up for a new action movie called ‘'The Wrecking Crew''. The film is described as a ‘buddy action comedy'. The plot is being kept a secretChris Pratt May Replace Super Mario Voice Actor: The Daily Mail says Chris Pratt may replace Charles Martinet as the voice of Super Mario. Martinet has announced his retirement and has voiced the character since 1991. Fans are wondering if Pratt, who faced controversy for being cast as Mario in the 2023 movie, will replace Martinet in future games. Nintendo has not confirmed who will take on the role.Nintendo And Oreo Make Princess Peach Cookies: Gamerant says Nintendo and Oreo are creating special Princess Peach-themed cookies. The limited-edition cookies are for Super Mario fans. Five thousand lucky fans will have the chance to win the Princess Peach x OREOiD Pack. Oreo decided to do Princess Peach cookies because of the success of their Pokemon Oreos. The Princess Peach cookies are dipped in white fudge before being covered in sprinkles. Entertainment Tonight says "Barbie" recently became Warner Bros' highest-grossing film in North America beating "The Dark Knight". ‘'Barbie'' has earned $537.5 million while ‘'The Dark Knight'' earned $533 million. ‘'Barbie'' has earned over $1.19 billion worldwide. Giant Freakin Robot says a new snake species, found in Peru, was recently named after Harrison Ford. The snake, Tachymenoides harrisonfordi, is slender, 16 inches long, and has a pale yellowish-brown tint with black blotches. Researchers named it after Ford because of his dedication to environmental causes. Ford also has ants and a spider named after him Harrison says, “These scientists keep naming critters after me, but it's always the ones that terrify children. I don't understand. I spend my free time cross-stitching. I sing lullabies to my basil plants, so they won't fear the night.”Cinema Blend says the "Barbie" movie has been banned in Algeria for "damaging morals." The film had been showing for several weeks before the ban. An insider says the ban was due to the movie not complying with Algeria's religious beliefs. The film has previously been banned in Lebanon, Kuwait, and Vietnam. Inside the Magic says Taylor Swift may join the cast of 'Deadpool 3' as a character named Dazzler. Dazzler is a mutant with light and sound-based powers. Dazzler is tall, wears a blue outfit, a blue mask and has long blonde hair. Taylor's casting may be due to her close friendship with Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds and his wife, Blake Lively. The Daily Mail says a sequel to the Barbie movie is in the works because the film has made $1 billion. The same crew is being contracted for the sequel. A source tells the newspaper, "It is very early days, but it's become apparent that bosses want the same crew for the sequel as they did for the first."The Miami Herald says a famous scientist recently found out where the fictional world of Barbieland, from the "Barbie" movie, is located. Neil deGrasse Tyson used clues from the movie to conclude that Barbieland is in the Florida Keys. Key West Mayor Teri Johnston is happy about his theory and says it brings something positive to the area.

A focus on gratitude has become one of the most powerful tools in my caregiver toolbox. I have found it to be a gamechanger, especially when days are long and exhausting, or one challenging day as a family caregiver runs seamlessly into another. Did you know there is science to a posture of gratitude around changes in body chemistry and neuropathways? Our bodies release chemicals when we practice gratitude that build positive neuropathways. The more positive neuropathways, the better we feel. Did you know you can't be anxious and grateful at the same time? A focus on gratitude amplifies the good in our days, rescues us from toxic feelings, and strengthens our relationships with others. A grateful posture helps us sleep better, supports our immune system, increases our interest in eating right and exercise, affects our interest in healthier behaviors, and decreases our perceived aches and pains. I invite you to listen to the podcast, take the Gratitude Challenge, and reap the benefits of a daily focus on gratitude. I also invite you to join me at the AgeLinc Caregiver Conference, Saturday, September 16, at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield. Reservation deadline is September 4. You won't want to miss this opportunity to be further encouraged and equipped for the very important work you do! I hope to see you there! Resources: Gratitude, by Edgar Albert Guest, https://www.yourdailypoem.com/listpoem.jsp?poem_id=4277  AgeLinc Caregiver Conference, September 16, 2023, in Springfield, IL, https://agelinc.org/event/20th-annual-caregiver-conference/ My website: www.lorischlosser.com My Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lorischlosserspeaks My Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/lorischlosserspeaks/ Blessed in This Mess can be accessed on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.

In this episode Gyles and Aphra Brandreth bring you a special episode celebrating Father's Day. The father and daughter duo explore the origins of Father's Day, and what it means to them. Remembering his own father, and his love of poetry, Gyles discusses the joy and benefits of learning poetry by heart. Poems this episode exploring fatherhood include: Only a Dad by Edgar Albert Guest; Anecdote for Fathers by William Wordsworth; My Papa's Waltz by Theodore Roethke and To Her Father with Some Verses by Ann Bradstreet. 

Today we feature "See It Through" by Edgar Albert Guest. Please send your submissions to be featured on the podcast to poetryinmedicine@gmail.com. "In whatever you do, read a poem."

“All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” – Abraham Lincoln “A mother understands what a child does not say.” – Jewish Proverb Mother's Day by Edgar Albert Guest (1881- 1959): Let every day be Mother's Day! Make roses grow along her way, And beauty everywhere. Oh, never let her eyes be wet, With tears of sorrow or regret, And never cease to care! Come, grow up children, and rejoice, That you can hear your mother's voice! A day for her! For you she gave, Long years of love and service brave; For you,...Article Link

Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart   Support The Daily Gardener Buy Me A Coffee   Connect for FREE! The Friday Newsletter | Daily Gardener Community   Historical Events 1575 Birth of Jakob Böhme, German original thinker. Jakob Böhme did a great deal of thinking and writing, not only about theology and Christianity but also about the natural world.   Here's what Mary Oliver wrote about Böhme. I read Jacob Boehme and am caught in his shining web. Here are Desire and Will that should be (he says) as two arms at one task; in my life they are less cooperative. Will keeps sliding away down the hill to play when work is called for and Desire piously wants to labor when the best season of merriment is around me. Troublemakers both of them them.   And another writer I admire and enjoy is Elizabeth Gilbert. Elizabeth wrote about Jakob Böhme in her book, The Signature of All Things. The title of her book is from something that Jakob Böhme had written.  Jacob Boehme was a sixteenth-century cobbler from Germany who had mystical visions about plants. Many people considered him an early botanist. Alma's mother, on the other hand, had considered him a cesspool of residual medieval superstition. So there was considerable conflict of opinion surrounding Jacob Boehme. The old cobbler had believed in something he called the signature of all things"- namely, that God had hidden clues for humanity's betterment inside the design of every flower, leaf, fruit, and tree on earth. All the natural world was a divine code, Boehme claimed, containing proof of our Creator's love.   1766 Robert Bailey Thomas, founder, editor, and publisher of The Old Farmer's Almanac, is born. Robert made his first edition - his very first copy of The Old Farmer's Almanac -back in 1792.    1889 Paul George Russell, American botanist, is born. Paul George Russell was born in Liverpool, New York. He worked as a botanist for the United States government for over five decades. Paul George Russell went on collecting trips in Northern Mexico. He's remembered in the names of several different plants, including the Verbena russellii, a woody flowering plant that is very pretty. And he's also remembered in the naming of the Opuntia russellii, which is a type of prickly pear cactus. Now during his career, Paul George Russell could identify plants based on what their seeds looked like. One of the ways that he developed this skill is he compiled a seed bank of over 40,000 different types of sources. Today Paul George is most remembered for his work with cherry trees. He was a vital part of the team that was created to install the living architecture of Japanese cherry trees around the Washington Tidal Basin. Paul George Russell put together a little bulletin, a little USDA circular called Oriental Flowering Cherries, in March 1934. It was his most impressive work. His guide provided all kinds of facts and detailed information about the trees just when it was needed most. People were curious about the cherry trees and fell utterly in love with them once they saw them blooming in springtime. Paul George Russell passed away at the age of 73 after having a heart attack. On a poignant note, he was supposed to see his beloved cherry trees in bloom with his daughter. They had planned a trip to go to the tidal basin together. But unfortunately, that last visit never happened. So this year, when you see the cherry trees bloom, raise a trowel to Paul, George Russell, and remember him and his fine work. And if you can get your hands on a copy of that 72-page circular he created in 1934, that's a find. It's all still good information.   1841 Charles Sprague Sargent, American botanist, is born. He was the first director of Harvard University's Arnold Arboretum.  Charles was known for being a little curmudgeonly. He was pretty stoic. One of my favorite stories about Charles was the day he went on an exploration of mountains. The botanist accompanying him could hardly contain himself when they stopped at a spot of singular beauty. The botanist was jumping around and shouting for joy, and he looked over at Charles Sprague Sargent and said something to the effect of "How can you stand there and say and do nothing amidst this incredible beauty?" That's one of my favorite stories and a glimpse into the personality of Charles Sprague Sargent.   1914 James M. Bates observed a deep violet patch of blooming flowers in an alfalfa field in Arcadia Valley County in Nebraska. James wrote about the experience in a publication called The American Botanist. The plant that James was writing about was Chorispora tenella, which is in the mustard family. It is known by several common names, including purple mustard, Musk mustard, or the cross flower - because it's a crucifer meaning the flowers are in a cross shape.   Now the name Musk flower has to do with the fragrance, the smell;, on a website for Colorado wildflowers, the author wrote, I think they smell of Crayola crayons, warmed and melting in the sun. And so I called this plant, the crayon plant.   So purple mustard or Muskflower, however, you call it, is edible, in case you were wondering. The backyard forger writes that You can snip the top four to six inches off of each plant. Including the flowers, which are not only edible, but pretty, now you might be asking yourself, how could I use purple mustard And feast magazine says this purple mustard can be used much the same way as you would. Other mustards Spread some on your next arugala sandwich. Serve it alongside pickles and crusty bread with charcuterie. Whisk a teaspoon into your vinaigrettes instead of Dijon. So there are some uses for your purple mustard.   1916 Today Vassar College honored Shakespeare on the 300th anniversary of his death by planting pansies. Students from Winifred Smith's Shakespeare class and Emmeline Moore's botany class planted the pansies in a garden on the school grounds. And, of course, Shakespeare referred to pansies as the flower for thoughts. A flower that can withstand the cold, pansies have a chemical, essentially nature's antifreeze, that allows it to fight those cold temperatures. The Canadian naturalist Charles Joseph Sariol once said that pansies should be grown from seed. Beatrix Potter liked Pansies. And the happy poet Edgar Albert Guest wrote about pansies in verse from his poem To Plant a Garden.  If you'd get away from boredom, And find new delights to look for, Learn the joy of budding pansies, Which you've kept a special nook for.   Pansies are a happy flower and a great way to honor Shakespeare.   1919 Ernest H. Wilson worked at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University and received a shipment of Kurume azaleas from Japan. Ernest wrote, "104 azaleas were unpacked at the Arnold Arboretum at Harvard, and all were found alive. Considering the length of their journey. They were in good condition." Ernest also alludes to the fact that he had to work on nurturing his relationship with his growers and gardeners. The Kurume azaleas were grown by a Japanese gardener who had "a reluctance to part with them". And so the fact that these azaleas made it to America was in no small measure due to the relationship building and people skills of Ernest Henry Wilson - something that doesn't often get enough attention when we think about plant explorers.     Grow That Garden Library™ Book Recommendation Tiny and Wild by Graham Laird Gardner Graham has the perfect last name for a garden author - Gardner. I mean, how'd that happen? In any case, this is a beautiful book. It's one of the prettiest books for gardeners this year. And the subtitle is Build a Small-Scale Meadow Anywhere. So, of course, we're talking about creating tiny Meadows on your property.   The cover of this book had to be appealing; there are a lot of attractive purple flowers in the meadows, of course. The cover illustrates how you can integrate wildflowers - flowers you will find in Meadows that you can use in your outdoor living spaces and garden designs- and how those flowers play an essential role in our ecosystems.   Now Graham kicks things off in this book by asking, "Why a mini meadow?" (I will share my thoughts on why a mini meadow might be just the ticket for your garden after Graham's appeal.) Graham writes, You've heard the calling for a more resilient biodiverse garden, full of flowers and movement that's inspired by natural plant communities and the wild spaces around you. Perhaps you feel a sense of nostalgia for the wilderness of your childhood? Or need to invite wild places home. Do you have a balcony or an underperforming section of yard? Maybe you have an area of lawn you'd like to convert or a section of your veggie plot you'd like to devote to attracting more pollinators and other beneficial insects; however, you're not quite sure where to begin.   And so, of course, many Meadows might be the solution that you've been looking for. Now, when I think about answering the question, "Why mini-meadows?" I think the timing is correct in terms of design trends and acceptance. We've all been exposed to Piet Oudolf's gardens, and he's been incorporating plants like grasses and wildflowers for so long. He's been painting our public spaces with his version of Meadows - beautiful, beautiful Meadows - that are handpicked and planted to maximize beauty. So I think gardeners are ready for this book. The other day, I talked to my neighbor across the street, and she shares a common pond area with other neighbors. And for most of the year, it can be rather unsightly, especially if we're going through a drought. And so she was wondering what they could do, what they should be planting, and I think the answer is found in this book with many of the plants that would go in a meadow. Think of all kinds of grasses, wildflowers, and of course, incorporating lots of native plants - embracing the wildness that you find along so many of our waterways, whether it's a river, a brook, or a pond, for instance. Now the chapters in this book are as follows: First, find inspiration in your parks and the plant communities that are around you. The second chapter talks about the importance of site selection. Don't underestimate this because, as the saying goes for real estate and houses when you're going to home your plants, you need to think about location, location, location. Then the third chapter talks about design tips for your mini meadow -how to combine the beauty and the function of a field in your garden. The next couple of chapters get into the nitty-gritty of installing a meadow, which isn't as complicated as it sounds, but it's great to have a detailed guide like this to help you remember all the little details. Chapter Six talks about how to maintain your meadow, which is Probably the most crucial chapter in the book, and it's where the bulk of your annual laborers will come into play. And then, chapter seven is the fun chapter - What to Plant. Here Graham shares a bunch of different plant lists and charts so that you can pick the perfect plants for your tiny metal. I love that. So in the past couple of years, you've heard me talk about planting mini orchards, Reforesting with mini forests - and now we are here, building Tiny and wild Meadows In our gardens. You can get a copy of Tiny and Wild by Graham Laird Gardner and support the show using the Amazon link in today's show notes for around $17.   Botanic Spark 1916 On this day, a small garden known as Foundation Stone was installed at Farm Leigh house in Phoenix Park. A man named Patrick Pearse helped christen the garden with a commemorative speech. This unique garden was a reflection of the solar system on that very day. So the planets and their alignment were perfectly represented by nine lichen-covered boulders positioned to orbit a granite bowl, representing the sun. This simple garden with nine boulders and a granite bowl also incorporated circular ripples of grass around the boulders, accentuating their perfect placement in the garden, which mirrored the night sky. To me, this garden perfectly illustrates that there is no end to the amount of creativity we can use when it comes to garden design.   Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener And remember: For a happy, healthy life, garden every day.

Welcome to the latest edition of the Poetry That Inspires Series with Simerjeet Singh. In this episode, Simerjeet reads Edgar Albert Guest's poignant poem, "A Child of Mine," which speaks to the heartache and deep sorrow of losing a child. Edgar Albert Guest was a prolific writer and poet whose work was widely read and celebrated throughout the first half of the 20th century. Known as "the poet of the people," Guest wrote more than 11,000 poems, and his work has touched the lives of countless readers over the years. In "A Child of Mine," Guest draws upon his own experience of losing two of his children to offer comfort to others who may be experiencing the same pain. The poem reminds us of the beauty and gift of the few years we have with our children, and how even in loss, we can cherish those memories as a lasting legacy. Simerjeet's reading of "A Child of Mine" aims to bring healing and solace to anyone who has lost a child. Through his heartfelt and empathetic delivery, Simerjeet invites us to reflect on the powerful message of this timeless poem and to find strength in its words. A Child of MineI will lend you, for a little time,A child of mine, He said.For you to love the while he lives, And mourn for when he's dead.It may be six or seven years, Or twenty-two or three.But will you, till I call him back,Take care of him for Me?He'll bring his charms to gladden you,And should his stay be brief.You'll have his lovely memories,As solace for your grief.I cannot promise he will stay,Since all from earth return.But there are lessons taught down there,I want this child to learn.I've looked the wide world over, In search for teachers true. And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,I have selected you.Now will you give him all your love, Nor think the labour vain.Nor hate me when I comeTo take him home again?I fancied that I heard them say,'Dear Lord, Thy will be done!'For all the joys Thy child shall bring,The risk of grief we'll run.We'll shelter him with tenderness,We'll love him while we may,And for the happiness we've known,Forever grateful stay.But should the angels call for him,Much sooner than we've planned.We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,And try to understand.I will lend you, for a little time, I will lend you, for a little time,A child of mine, He said.For you to love the while he lives,And mourn for when he's dead.It may be six or seven years,Or twenty-two or three.But will you, till I call him back,Take care of him for Me?He'll bring his charms to gladden you,And should his stay be brief.You'll have his lovely memories,As solace for your grief.I cannot promise he will stay,Since all from earth return.But there are lessons taught down there,I want this child to learn.I've looked the wide world over,In search for teachers true.And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,I have selected you.Now will you give him all your love,Nor think the labour vain.Nor hate me when I comeTo take him home again?I fancied that I heard them say,'Dear Lord, Thy will be done!'For all the joys Thy child shall bring,The risk of grief we'll run.We'll shelter him with tenderness,We'll love him while we may,And for the happiness we've known,Forever grateful stay.But should the angels call for him,Much sooner than we've planned.We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,And try to understand. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dbT7whtTtO4 #PoetryThatInspires #AChildOfMine #SimerjeetSingh #EdgarAlbertGuest #InspirationalPoem #InspirationalPoetry Follow us on: https://linktr.ee/SimerjeetSingh

In this heartwarming episode, Simerjeet Singh reads the beloved poem "Old Friends" by Edgar Albert Guest. Singh is known for his powerful readings of Guest's poetry, including viral hits such as "Have You Earned Your Tomorrow," "Equipment," and "It Couldn't Be Done." "Old Friends" speaks to the deep bond that exists between friends who have been through it all together. The poem captures the importance of staying connected to those who have seen you at your best and worst, and who have stood by you through thick and thin. This poem is a reminder to cherish the old friendships in your life and to make time for those special people who have been there for you through it all. So take a moment to tag your old friends in the comments and let them know how much they mean to you. Join Simerjeet Singh in celebrating the power of old friendships and the joy they bring to our lives. Old Friends I do not say new friends are not considerate and true, Or that their smiles ain't genuine, but still I'm tellin' you That when a feller's heart is crushed and achin' with the pain, And teardrops come a-splashin' down his cheeks like summer rain, Becoz his grief an' loneliness are more than he can bear, Somehow it's only old friends, then, that really seem to care. The friends who've stuck through thick an' thin, who've known you, good an' bad, Your faults an' virtues, an' have seen the struggles you have had, When they come to you gentle-like an' take your hand an' say: 'Cheer up! we're with you still,' it counts, for that's the old friends' way. The new friends may be fond of you for what you are today; They've only known you rich, perhaps, an' only seen you gay; You can't tell what's attracted them; your station may appeal; Perhaps they smile on you because you're doin' something real; But old friends who have seen you fail, an' also seen you win, Who've loved you either up or down, stuck to you, thick or thin, Who knew you as a budding youth, an' watched you start to climb, Through weal an' woe, still friends of yours an' constant all the time, When trouble comes an' things go wrong, I don't care what you say, They are the friends you'll turn to, for you want the old friends' way. The new friends may be richer, an' more stylish, too, but when Your heart is achin' an' you think your sun won't shine again, It's not the riches of new friends you want, it's not their style, It's not the airs of grandeur then, it's just the old friend's smile, The old hand that has helped before, stretched out once more to you, The old words ringin' in your ears, so sweet an', Oh, so true! The tenderness of folks who know just what your sorrow means, These are the things on which, somehow, your spirit always leans. When grief is poundin' at your breast — the new friends disappear An' to the old ones tried an' true, you turn for aid an' cheer. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Qn11jqE9CZg #PoetryThatInspires #OldFriends #SimerjeetSingh #InspirationalPoetry #EdgarAlbertGuest #InspirationalPoem #FriendshipMatters #FriendshipForever Follow us on: https://linktr.ee/SimerjeetSingh

American poet Edgar Albert Guest wrote, "It takes a heap of livin' to make a house a home."  That's another way of saying there is a tremendous difference between a house and a home.  You may have visited some of the mansions of the great such as Buckingham Palace in London, or Holyrood House in Edinburgh, or Hearst Castle in Northern California.  They are interesting to look at, and we are fascinated by those who live in them, but the average person would say, "No thanks! I'd prefer where I live right now."  Why?  Most mansions and castles are not very user-friendly.

“You may have your café table with its brilliant array, But it doesn't charm yours truly when I'm on my homeward way…” As much as it's fun to go out, get something nice to eat and explore the city, nothing compares to the joy of coming home and finding something that looks delicious in your pantry. Our next poem in the Poetry That Inspires series is Edgar Albert Guest's "Midnight in the Pantry." A cute, witty reminder to savour the small joys of life! Have a great day ahead! Regards, TeamSJS Midnight In The Pantry You can boast your round of pleasures, praise the sound of popping corks, Where the orchestra is playing to the rattle of the forks, And your after-opera dinner you may think superbly fine, But that can't compare, I'm certain, to the joy that's always mine When I reach my little dwelling—source, of all sincere delight— And I prowl around the pantry in the waning hours of night. When my business, or my pleasure, has detained me until late, And it's midnight, say, or after, when I reach my own estate, Though I'm weary with my toiling I don't hustle up to bed, For the inner man is hungry and he's anxious to be fed, Then I feel a thrill of glory from my head down to my feet As I prowl around the pantry after something good to eat. Oft I hear a call above me: ‘Goodness gracious, come to bed!' And I know that I've disturbed her by my overeager tread, But I've found a glass of jelly and some bread and butter, too, And a bit of cold fried chicken and I answer: ‘When I'm through!' Oh, there's no cafe that better serves my precious appetite Than the pantry in our kitchen when I get home late at night. You may boast your shining silver, and the linen and the flowers, And the music and the laughter and the lights that hang in showers, You may have your cafe table with its brilliant array, But it doesn't charm yours truly when I'm on my homeward way, For a greater joy awaits me, as I hunger for a bite— Just the joy of pantry-prowling in the middle of the night. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3ghIQeQpOAc #PoetryThatInspires #InspirationalPoetry #SimerjeetSingh #PoemOfTheDay #InspirationalPoem #PoetryLovers #LifePoetry Follow us on: https://linktr.ee/SimerjeetSingh

A Thanksgiving poem by Edgar Albert Guest. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/patrick-ball/message

Poems by Lydia Maria Child and Edgar Albert Guest, both of whom lived in the 1800's, which gives you some idea of how long Thanksgiving has been a holiday.

Our next poem in the Poetry That Inspires series is titled "It Isn't Costly" by people's poet Edgar Albert Guest. His poems are full of sentiment and optimism. Edgar Guest is reputed to have had a new inspirational poem published in a newspaper daily for over 30 years. His words continue to resonate with millions worldwide. Listen to this beautiful poem in the voice of Simerjeet Singh that will take you to the depths of your soul. Regards, TeamSJS It Isn't Costly Does the grouch get richer quicker than the friendly sort of man? Can the grumbler labor better than the cheerful fellow can? Is the mean and churlish neighbor any cleverer than the one Who shouts a glad 'good morning,' and then smiling passes on? Just stop and think about it. Have you ever known or seen A mean man who succeeded, just because he was so mean? When you find a grouch with honors and with money in his pouch, You can bet he didn't win them just because he was a grouch. Oh, you'll not be any poorer if you smile along your way, And your lot will not be harder for the kindly things you say. Don't imagine you are wasting time for others that you spend: You can rise to wealth and glory and still pause to be a friend. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2tP05cMDJJI #PoetryThatInspires #Friendship #SimerjeetSingh #InspirationalPoetry #Friends #BeAFriend #LifePoetry #InspirationalPoem #FriendsForever Follow us on: https://linktr.ee/SimerjeetSingh

“There will always be dangers to face, my boy; There will always be goals to take; Men shall be tried, when the roads divide, And proved by the choice they make…” Our next poem in the Poetry That Inspires Series is sure to fill up with hope, optimism and a never-say-die attitude. Written by Edgar Albert Guest and read by Simerjeet Singh. Regards, TeamSJS There Will Always Be Something To Do There will always be something to do, my boy; There will always be wrongs to right; There will always be need for a manly breed And men unafraid to fight. There will always be honor to guard, my boy; There will always be hills to climb, And tasks to do, and battles new From now to the end of time. There will always be dangers to face, my boy; There will always be goals to take; Men shall be tried, when the roads divide, And proved by the choice they make. There will always be burdens to bear, my boy; There will always be need to pray; There will always be tears through the future years, As loved ones are borne away. There will always be God to serve, my boy, And always the Flag above; They shall call to you until life is through For courage and strength and love. So these are things that I dream, my boy, And have dreamed since your life began: That whatever befalls, when the old world calls, It shall find you a sturdy man. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CcVsfms6yIw #PoetryThatInspires #InspirationalPoetry #SimerjeetSingh #EdgarAlbertGuest #PoemOfTheDay #MotivationalPoem Follow us on: https://linktr.ee/SimerjeetSingh

Our next piece of poetry in the Poetry That Inspires series is dedicated to the spirit of friendship. It's titled "Be A Friend" by Edgar Albert Guest. Guest reminds us that it doesn't cost much to be compassionate, kind, and helpful to others. That we all need friends in our lives and to be there for them, no matter what. We hope you also have a bunch of special people in your life that you call friends. People who can lift you up when life knocks you down. Make sure to let them know how important they are to you by mentioning them in the comments section below. Have a great day ahead. Regards, TeamSJS Be a Friend by Edgar Albert Guest Be a friend. You don't need money: Just a disposition sunny; Just the wish to help another Get along some way or other; Just a kindly hand extended Out to one who's unbefriended; Just the will to give or lend, This will make you someone's friend. Be a friend. You don't need glory. Friendship is a simple story. Pass by trifling errors blindly, Gaze on honest effort kindly, Cheer the youth who's bravely trying, Pity him who's sadly sighing; Just a little labor spend On the duties of a friend. Be a friend. The pay is bigger (Though not written by a figure) Than is earned by people clever In what's merely self-endeavor. You'll have friends instead of neighbors For the profits of your labors; You'll be richer in the end Than a prince, if you're a friend. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wIYJ9o3iWgs #BeAFriend #PoetryThatInspires #InspirationalPoetry #SimerjeetSingh #EdgarAlbertGuest #InspirationalPoem #HappyFriendshipDay Follow us on: https://linktr.ee/SimerjeetSingh

Simerjeet Singh recite one of the most inspirational poems written by Edgar Albert Guest titled "The Proof of Worth," which sends a powerful message of courage and inspiration. In this poem, the poet talks about how in life, we all have to suffer sometimes to grow. That life is full of challenges and we must overcome them in order to thrive. Simerjeet encourages you to face these challenges head-on - because in the end, you will be rewarded with success, experience, maturity, and grit. For the best listening experience, we recommend you put your headphones on! Regards, TeamSJS The Proof of Worth Though victory's proof of the skill you possess, Defeat is the proof of your grit; A weakling can smile in his days of success, But at trouble's first sign he will quit. So the test of the heart and the test of your pluck Isn't skies that are sunny and fair, But how do you stand to the blow that is struck And how do you battle despair? A fool can seem wise when the pathway is clear And it's easy to see the way out, But the test of man's judgment is something to fear, And what does he do when in doubt? And the proof of his faith is the courage he shows When sorrows lie deep in his breast; It's the way that he suffers the griefs that he knows That brings out his worst or his best. The test of a man is how much he will bear For a cause which he knows to be right, How long will he stand in the depths of despair, How much will he suffer and fight? There are many to serve when the victory's near And few are the hurts to be borne, But it calls for a leader of courage to cheer The men in a battle forlorn. It's the way you hold out against odds that are great That proves what your courage is worth, It's the way that you stand to the bruises of fate That shows up your stature and girth. And victory's nothing but proof of your skill, Veneered with a glory that's thin, Unless it is proof of unfaltering will, And unless you have suffered to win. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/T2UiIuGQPac #PoetryThatInspires #InspirationalPoetry #SimerjeetSingh #EdgarAlbertGuest #PoemOfTheDay #InspirationalPoem #LifePoetry #Courage Follow us on: https://linktr.ee/SimerjeetSingh

Our next piece in the Poetry That Inspires series is titled "Life is What We Make of It" by Edgar Albert Guest. It is a life-changing poem that talks about how we should not dwell on the past and instead focus on making the best of the present. Inspiration to make Better Choices in our lives, starting today. We hope this piece of poetry will cheer you up when you're feeling down. Have a great day ahead! Regards, TeamSJS Life Is What We Make Of It Life is a jest; Take the delight of it. Laughter is best; Sing through the night of it. Swiftly the tear And the hurt and the ache of it Find us down here; Life must be what we make of it. Life is a song; Dance to the thrill of it. Grief's hours are long, And cold is the chill of it. Joy is man's need; Let us smile for the sake of it. This be our creed: Life must be what we make of it. Life is a soul; The virtue and vice of it, Strife for a goal, And man's strength is the price of it. Your life and mine, The bare bread and the cake of it End in this line: Life must be what we make of it. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_G79PuWjfBc #PoetryThatInspires #InspirationalPoetry #SimerjeetSingh #EdgarAlbertGuest #PoemOfTheDay #InspirationalPoem #LifePoetry Follow us on: https://linktr.ee/SimerjeetSingh

It's not money or power or fame that counts, writes Edgar Albert Guest, but the people who love us and the memories we create with them. Our next piece in the Poetry That Inspires series is titled “What Counts”. This poem is about the importance of the people in our lives. It's about the love that we have for those who are with us and those who have gone before. It's about how we need to cherish what we have and what we are doing in this life. We hope you choose to look at the brighter side of things! Regards, TeamSJS What Counts Poem by Edgar Albert Guest It isn't the money you're making, it isn't the clothes you wear, And it isn't the skill of your good right hand which makes folks really care. It's the smile on your face and the light of your eye and the burdens that you bear. Most any old man can tell you, most any old man at all, Who has lived through all sorts of weather, winter and summer and fall, That riches and fame are shadows that dance on the garden wall. It's how do you live and neighbor, how do you work and play, It's how do you say 'good morning' to the people along the way, And it's how do you face your troubles whenever your skies are gray. It's you, from the dawn to nighttime; you when the day is fair, You when the storm is raging - how do you face despair? It is you that the world discovers, whatever the clothes you wear. You to the end of the journey, kindly and brave and true, The best and the worst of you gleaming in all that you say and do, And the ting that counts isn't money, or glory, or power, but YOU! Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EUJugcenthA #PoetryThatInspires #InspirationalPoetry #SimerjeetSingh #WhatCounts #EdgarAlbertGuest #PoemOfTheDay #InspirationalPoem Follow us on: https://linktr.ee/SimerjeetSingh

Today, in commemoration of Father's Day 2022, we feature "Only a Dad" by Edgar Albert Guest. Please send your submissions to be featured on the podcast to poetryinmedicine@gmail.com.

Leadership begins at home. And responsibility changes everything. Becoming a father starts a transformational process for many young men as they realize that now, there's a little one who will look up to everything they do, whether it's good or bad. Edgar Albert Guest poetically captures the “The Responsibility of Fatherhood” in his inspiring poem and urges you to make sure that you are setting a good example for your young ones. Dedicated to responsible fathers worldwide! Your mentorship makes the world a better place. Regards, TeamSJS The Responsibility of Fatherhood by Edgar Albert Guest BEFORE you came, my little lad, I used to think that I was good, Some vicious habits, too, I had, But wouldn't change them if I could. I held my head up high and said: 'I'm all that I have need to be, It matters not what path I tread,' But that was ere you came to me. I treated lightly sacred things, And went my way in search of fun, Upon myself I kept no strings, And gave no heed to folly done. I gave myself up to the fight For worldly wealth and earthly fame, And sought advantage, wrong or right, But that was long before you came. But now you sit across from me, Your big brown eyes are opened wide, And every deed I do you see, And, O, I dare hot step aside. I've shaken loose from habits bad, And what is wrong I've come to dread, Because I know, my little lad, That you will follow where I tread. I want those eyes to glow with pride, In me I want those eyes to see The while we wander side by side The sort of man I'd have you be. And so I'm striving to be good With all my might, that you may know When this great world is understood, What pleasures are worth while below. I see life in a different light From what I did before you came, Then anything that pleased seemed right; But you are here to bear my name, And you are looking up to me With those big eyes from day to day, And I'm determined not to be The means of leading you astray. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pcqHYGGW2wY #PoetryThatInspires #FathersDay #SimerjeetSingh #HappyFathersDay #EdgarAlbertGuest #Fatherhood #FatherDay2021 #FatherPoetry Follow us on: https://linktr.ee/SimerjeetSingh --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our next piece in the Poetry That Inspires is by people's poet Edgar Albert Guest. His poem “My Creed” is a beautiful way to start your day with a positive attitude. Let this poem serve as a reminder to be clear about your values and personal creed. A strong value system is the best insurance policy for safeguarding yourself from blindly following trends and public opinion. Be true to yourself and do what makes you happy. We hope this poem inspires you and helps you find your creed in life. Regards, TeamSJS My Creed by Edgar Albert Guest To live as gently as I can; To be, no matter where, a man; To take what comes of good or ill And cling to faith and honor still; To do my best, and let that stand The record of my brain and hand; And then, should failure come to me, Still work and hope for victory. To have no secret place wherein I stoop unseen to shame or sin; To be the same when I'm alone As when my every deed is known; To live undaunted, unafraid Of any step that I have made; To be without pretense or sham Exactly what men think I am. To leave some simple mark behind To keep my having lived in mind; If enmity to aught I show, To be an honest, generous foe, To play my little part, nor whine That greater honors are not mine. This, I believe, is all I need For my philosophy and creed. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eefmKePvo0E #PoetryThatInspires #InspirationalPoetry #SimerjeetSingh #MyCreed #EdgarAlbertGuest #LifePoetry #PoemOfTheDay #InspirationalPoem #PoetryLovers Follow us on: https://linktr.ee/SimerjeetSingh

Our next piece of poetry in the Poetry That Inspires series is titled "Courage, Courage, Courage" by Edgar Albert Guest. It's a reminder that we all have it in us to be courageous and make our way through the hard times. The poem is a testament to the things we aspire to; never giving up on our dreams, fighting for what we want and enduring life's hardships. Have a great day & remember, "Hard times are temporary and we must never give up." Regards, TeamSJS When the burden grows heavy, and rough is the way, When you falter and slip, and it isn't your day, And your best doesn't measure to what is required, When you know in your heart that you're fast growing tired, With the odds all against you, there's one thing to do: That is, call on your courage and see the thing through. Who battles for victory ventures defeat. Misfortune is something we all have to meet ; Take the loss with the grace you would take in the gain. When things go against you, don't whine or complain; Just call on your courage and grin if you can. Though you fail to succeed, do not fail as a man. There are dark days and stormy, which come to us all, When about us in ruin our hopes seem to fall. But stand to whatever you happen to meet- We must all drink the bitter as well as the sweet. And the test of your courage is: What do you do In the hour when reverses are coming to you. Never changed is the battle by curse or regret, Though you whimper and whine, still the end must be met And who fights a good fight, though he struggle in vain, Shall have many a vict'ry to pay for his pain. So take your reverses as part of the plan Which God has devised for creating a man. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/s_VZw-KUJcw #PoetryThatInspires #CourageMotivation #NeverGiveUp #SimerjeetSingh #InspirationalVideos #MotivationalPoem Follow us on: https://linktr.ee/SimerjeetSingh

Inspirational Poetry Reading by KAMEKAism. Don't Quit by Edgar Albert Guest

Listen to Simerjeet Singh recite one of his favourite poems titled "Think Happy Thoughts" by Edgar Albert Guest. Inspiration to not worry about things that we cannot change and keep our thoughts positive. We hope you choose to think happy thoughts and be optimistic about life because better thoughts create a better life! Have a great week ahead! Regards, TeamSJS Think happy thoughts! Think sunshine all the day; Refuse to let the trifling worries stay, Crowd them with thoughts of laughter from your mind. Think of the good, forget the bad you find, Think of the sun behind the clouds; the blue And not the gray skies that you view. Think of the kindness not the meanness shown, The true friends not the false ones you have known; The joy and not the hatred of the strife, The sweetness not the bitterness of life. Think happy thoughts! Think happy thoughts! Think always of the best, Think of the ones you love, not those that you detest; Think of your victories and not your failures here, The smile that pleased and not the hurtful sneer, The kindly word and not the harsh word spoken, The promise kept and not the promise broken; The good that you have known and not the bad, The happy days that were and not the sad; Think of the rose and not the withered flower, The beauty of the rainbow, not the shower. Think happy thoughts! Think happy thoughts! This is true happiness! That life is sad that feeds on its distress; That mind is gloomy that subsists on gloom, And is as dismal as a curtained room, Where daily comes the sunshine, but to find It cannot enter through the close-drawn blind. Fling up the curtains of your mind today And let the morning sunshine in to play; Dwell on the joys and not the sorrows here, Master your thoughts and you have mastered fear. Think happy thoughts. by Edgar Albert Guest Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kVxVwM9xUZM #PoetryThatInspires #ThinkHappyThoughts #SimerjeetSingh #HappyThoughts #EdgarAlbertGuest #PoemOfTheDay Follow us on: https://linktr.ee/SimerjeetSingh

In this episode, we were joined by Senior Trainer and Content Development Lead at VetLed, Helen Silver-MacMahon MSc, CerVNECC, DipAVN(surg), CertSAN, RVN. We were honoured to share space with Helen, and learn more from her about situational awareness, non-technical skills and the field of Human Factors.  It was fantastic to hear Helen's story, from becoming an RVN thanks to her inspiring next door neighbour, to following and developing her passion, with a "nothing is impossible" mindset.Useful Links that Helen mentions in the episode:Interview with Robin Arzón: VP and Head Instructor at Peloton, Ultramarathoner, and Best-Selling Author. Listen here.The "It Couldn't Be Done" poem by Edgar Albert Guest, read here.The Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human FactorsOur Recommended Links:Find out more about VetLedThe Veterinary Human Factors Conference 2022Keep an eye on the VetLed Facebook page for the campaigns they are running throughout 2022. If you're listening to this episode as it is released, be sure to check out Veterinary Human Factors Awareness Week!Thanks to our amazing sponsors: Boehringer Ingelheim.About Helen:Helen is a veterinary nurse and Senior Trainer and Content Development Lead at VetLed. Having worked in general practice, referral hospitals and nursing education over the past 21 years, she has extensive professional  experience and understanding from a wide range of  settings.Helen is passionate about developing the veterinary professions understanding of Human Factors as a powerful aid in improving patient safety, enhancing performance and supporting the wellbeing of the veterinary team. She is a RCVS Knowledge Champion for her role in the sustained training and use of a surgical safety checklist within the small animal theatre at the former Animal Health Trust.In 2021, Helen completed an MSc in Patient Safety and Clinical Human Factors at the University of Edinburgh. For her dissertation project Helen researched situational awareness in the veterinary operating theatre, she is has recently embarked upon a PhD at Lincoln university to explore non-technical skills in the veterinary profession. In her role at VetLed she enjoys applying this knowledge to develop and deliver professionally relevant training for all members of the veterinary team.   

When things go wrong as they sometimes will, when the road you're trudging seems all up hill, when the funds are low and the debts are high, and you want to smile but you have to sigh. When care is pressing you down a bit, REST if you must, but don't you QUIT. -Edgar Albert Guest

All of us have faced hard times in our lives, but it is how we face them that defines who we are. Our next poem in the Poetry That Inspires series is titled “It Couldn't Be Done“ by Edgar Albert Guest, with an uplifting message about never giving up on your dreams in the face of adversity and challenges. This motivational poem will inspire you to do the things that have never been done before and the things that people say you could not do. It's about breaking barriers, dreaming BIG and developing the grit to pursue those dreams in the face of ridicule, doubt and setbacks. This poem is a perfect motivational boost for those struggling during these harsh & challenging times. It teaches valuable lessons about never giving up and staying strong against all odds. Have a great weekend! Regards, TeamSJS & Simerjeet Singh It Couldn't Be Done by Edgar Albert Guest Somebody said that it couldn't be done But he with a chuckle replied That “maybe it couldn't,” but he would be one Who wouldn't say so till he'd tried. So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin On his face. If he worried he hid it. He started to sing as he tackled the thing That couldn't be done, and he did it! Somebody scoffed: “Oh, you'll never do that; At least no one ever has done it;” But he took off his coat and he took off his hat And the first thing we knew he'd begun it. With a lift of his chin and a bit of a grin, Without any doubting or quiddit, He started to sing as he tackled the thing That couldn't be done, and he did it. There are thousands to tell you it cannot be done, There are thousands to prophesy failure, There are thousands to point out to you one by one, The dangers that wait to assail you. But just buckle in with a bit of a grin, Just take off your coat and go to it; Just start in to sing as you tackle the thing That “cannot be done,” and you'll do it. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bEdVpIJp8es #PoetryThatInspires #NeverGiveUp #SimerjeetSingh #HardTimes #EdgarAlbertGuest #ToughTimes #PoemOfTheDay #InspirationalPoem #InspirationalPoetry #EnglishPoems #MotivationalPoem #MotivationalPoetry Follow us on: https://linktr.ee/SimerjeetSingh

Read and more GoodPoetry at www.GoodPoetry.org, and listen on Audible, iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Anchor.Fm, iHeart, and GooglePlay Music and connect with us @itsGoodPoetry on Facebook, and Twitter.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Photograph Info:George Platt Lynes - This image is available from the United States Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs division under the digital ID cph.3c01955. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Poem:On QuittingHow much grit do you think you've got?Can you quit a thing that you like a lot?You may talk of pluck; it's an easy word,And where'er you go it is often heard;But can you tell to a jot or guessJust how much courage you now possess?You may stand to trouble and keep your grin,But have you tackled self-discipline?Have you ever issued commands to youTo quit the things that you like to do,And then, when tempted and sorely swayed,Those rigid orders have you obeyed?Don't boast of your grit till you've tried it out,Nor prate to men of your courage stout,For it's easy enough to retain a grinIn the face of a fight there's a chance to win,But the sort of grit that is good to ownIs the stuff you need when you're all alone.How much grit do you think you've got?Can you turn from joys that you like a lot?Have you ever tested yourself to knowHow far with yourself your will can go?If you want to know if you have grit,Just pick out a joy that you like, and quit.It's bully sport and it's open fight;It will keep you busy both day and night;For the toughest kind of a game you'll findIs to make your body obey your mind.And you never will know what is meant by gritUnless there's something you've tried to quit.

Christmas is a time for giving, sharing and spending quality time with loved ones. It's a time when we reflect on the year's passing and appreciate everything we have. The spirit of giving and bringing a smile to other people's faces has a magical effect on us. That's what Edgar Albert Guest writes about in this short inspirational poem. We hope you find this poem as inspiring as we do. Let's carry the spirit of Christmas through the rest of the year and transform this world into a beautiful place. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas!

No episódio de hoje a Alexia lê o poema Gratitude do Edgar Albert Guest. Ler esse poema em voz alta é uma ótima forma de praticar sua pronúncia, então vem com a gente! Gratitude Edgar Albert Guest Be grateful for the kindly friends that walk along your way, Be grateful for the skies of blue that smile from day to day, Be grateful for the health you own, the work you find to do, For round about you there are men less fortunate than you. Be grateful for the growing trees, the roses soon to bloom, The tenderness of kindly hearts that shared your days of gloom, Be grateful for the morning dew, the grass beneath your feet, The soft caresses of your babes and all their laughter sweet. Acquire the grateful habit, learn to see how blessed you are, How much there is to gladden life, how little life to mar! And what if rain shall fall to-day and you with grief are sad, Be grateful that you can recall the joys that you have had. Participe do Flash Black Cambly com 60% de desconto utilizando o cupom FLASHNUECRU ou acessando o site: https://bit.ly/3D0yr0d See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours from the Deer Tracks Podcast! Poems for this episode:“Thanksgiving” by Edgar Albert Guest“The Pumpkin” by John Greenleaf Whittier“A Boy in Church” by Robert Graves James also reads Abraham Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1863 which you can find a copy here. If you have a creative work that you would…Read more Back at the Table

The Stick-Together Families is a poem written by people's poet Edgar Albert Guest. It tells the story of a family struggling with the problems of everyday life, but always there for one another. "A family is like a tree: when the roots grow, the branches grow too." This poem teaches us to live together in peace and love. It reinforces the message that we need to do good for our family and community. The Stick-Together Families The stick-together families are happier by far Than the brothers and the sisters who take separate highways are. The gladdest people living are the wholesome folks who make A circle at the fireside that no power but death can break. And the finest of conventions ever held beneath the sun Are the little family gatherings when the busy day is done. There are rich folk, there are poor folk, who imagine they are wise, And they're very quick to shatter all the little family ties. Each goes searching after pleasure in his own selected way, Each with strangers likes to wander, and with strangers likes to play. But it's bitterness they harvest, and it's empty joy they find, For the children that are wisest are the stick-together kind. There are some who seem to fancy that for gladness they must roam, That for smiles that are the brightest they must wander far from home. That the strange friend is the true friend, and they travel far astray they waste their lives in striving for a joy that's far away, But the gladdest sort of people, when the busy day is done, Are the brothers and the sisters who together share their fun. It's the stick-together family that wins the joys of earth, That hears the sweetest music and that finds the finest mirth; It's the old home roof that shelters all the charm that life can give; There you find the gladdest play-ground, there the happiest spot to live. And, O weary, wandering brother, if contentment you would win, Come you back unto the fireside and be comrade with your kin. ― Edgar Albert Guest Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zPPTMQjyYmk #FamilyTime #PoetryThatInspires #SimerjeetSinghPoems #PoemOfTheDay #EdgarAlbertGuest #SimerjeetSingh #InspirationalPoem #InspirationalPoetry #MotivationalPoem #MotivationalPoetry #FamilyPoem Follow us on: https://linktr.ee/SimerjeetSingh

An inspirational poem by Edgar Albert Guest. A poem that makes one think about his own karma. Follow Bachpan Ke Pitare Se on Instagram at the given link https://www.instagram.com/p/CTzR9geA571/?utm_medium=copy_link #whatgoesaroundcomesaround #believinginthepowerofgoodwithinus.

Today we celebrate a German botanist, an American botanist, an explorer, and an English poet and novelist. We hear an excerpt about the change in seasons. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book that challenges us to see trees in a new way - with profound understanding, respect, and intelligence. And then we'll wrap things up with the birthday of a beloved American poet and his humorous poem about gardening.   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart To listen to the show while you're at home, just ask Alexa or Google to “Play the latest episode of The Daily Gardener Podcast.” And she will. It's just that easy.   The Daily Gardener Friday Newsletter Sign up for the FREE Friday Newsletter featuring: A personal update from me Garden-related items for your calendar The Grow That Garden Library™ featured books for the week Gardener gift ideas Garden-inspired recipes Exclusive updates regarding the show Plus, each week, one lucky subscriber wins a book from the Grow That Garden Library™ bookshelf.   Gardener Greetings Send your garden pics, stories, birthday wishes, and so forth to Jennifer@theDailyGardener.org   Curated News History of Sydney's Spring Walk| The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney | Miguel Garcia   Facebook Group If you'd like to check out my curated news articles and original blog posts for yourself, you're in luck. I share all of it with the Listener Community in the Free Facebook Group - The Daily Gardener Community. So, there's no need to take notes or search for links. The next time you're on Facebook, search for Daily Gardener Community, where you'd search for a friend... and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group.   Important Events September 20, 1552  Lorenz Scholz von Rosenau, German botanist, polyglot, and physician. He translated Greek and Arabic medical references along with other European texts and created a master medical reference. The book helped educate people about the plaque and earned Lorenz a coat of arms and title. In an age when people were afraid of nightshade plants, Lorenz grew potatoes. His large seven-acre garden was divided into four main quadrants connected by paths. In the middle of the garden, a large dining hall and art gallery entertained guests.   September 20, 1872  Birth of Mary Sophie Young, American botanist, and explorer. Born in Glendale, Ohio, she had seven older brothers who she credited for her toughness. After getting her Ph.D., she was put in charge of the Austin herbarium for Texas. She concealed her gender by signing correspondence "M.S. Young." During her career, she fell in love with botanizing in West Texas, and her work helped create a flora of Texas. On a 1914 trip, she wrote in her journal: It's about five o'clock now. The ‘lonely' time is beginning. The air is very transparent and very still, and everything glistens. There is something of that uncanny feeling of the consciousness of inanimate things.   September 20, 1902  Birth of Florence Margaret Smith (pen name Stevie Smith), English poet and novelist. She was awarded the Cholmondeley Award for Poets and won the Queen's Gold Medal for poetry. A play Stevie by Hugh Whitemore, based on her life, was adapted into a film starring Glenda Jackson. She wrote, Nothing is more wistful than the scent of lilac, nor more robust than its woody stalk, for we must remember that it is a tree as well as a flower; we must try not to forget this.   Unearthed Words July let me go with the sea She stood there handing me over to the future I seemed farther than ever before July she watched me die under the arms of August September lived in harmony She took me by the hand And gave me one more chance October and a century of life.” ― Patricia Rezai, Submerged in a Garden of Lust   Grow That Garden Library To Speak for the Trees by Diana Beresford-Kroeger This book came out in 2019, and the subtitle is My Life's Journey from Ancient Celtic Wisdom to a Healing Vision of the Forest. A Canadian botanist, biochemist, and visionary, Diana won the 2019 Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award for this book, which shares her family's Celtic ancestry along with a deeper perspective on trees and their communities - what we call forests. Diana shares why trees matter, the role they play in solving our climate change crisis, and a path toward a greater appreciation for these quiet giants of our planet. This book is 304 pages of a tree celebration and cautionary plea to recognize and safeguard their value to us all. You can get a copy of To Speak for the Trees by Diana Beresford-Kroeger and support the show using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for around $16.   Today's Botanic Spark Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart September 20, 1881  Birth of Edgar Albert Guest, British-American writer, columnist, and poet. Thanks to his happy, hopeful poetry, he was beloved and became known as the “People's Poet” during the first half of the 20th century. Here's an excerpt from his poem called To Plant a Garden:   If your purse no longer bulges and you've lost your golden treasure, If at times you think you're lonely and have hungry grown for pleasure, Don't sit by your hearth and grumble, don't let mind and spirit harden. If it's thrills of joy you wish for get to work and plant a garden! If it's drama that you sigh for, plant a garden and you'll get it You will know the thrill of battle fighting foes that will beset it If you long for entertainment and for pageantry most glowing, Plant a garden and this summer spend your time with green things growing. If it's comradeship you sight for, learn the fellowship of daisies. You will come to know your neighbor by the blossoms that he raises; If you'd get away from boredom and find new delights to look for, Learn the joy of budding pansies which you've kept a special nook for. If you ever think of dying and you fear to wake tomorrow Plant a garden! It will cure you of your melancholy sorrow Once you've learned to know peonies, petunias, and roses, You will find every morning some new happiness discloses. Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener. And remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

On this #EngineersDay, TeamSJS salutes our #engineers, inventors, innovators & risk-takers for their great ideas and contributions that have changed our lives for the better. This poem by Edgar Albert Guest is a tribute to all the unsung heroes of the world. Happy Engineers' Day! The Things That Haven't Been Done Before The things that haven't been done before, Those are the things to try; Columbus dreamed of an unknown shore At the rim of the far-flung sky, And his heart was bold and his faith was strong As he ventured in dangers new, And he paid no heed to the jeering throng Or the fears of the doubting crew. The many will follow the beaten track With guideposts on the way. They live and have lived for ages back With a chart for every day. Someone has told them it's safe to go On the road he has traveled o'er, And all that they ever strive to know Are the things that were known before. A few strike out without map or chart, Where never a man has been, From the beaten path they draw apart To see what no man has seen. There are deeds they hunger alone to do; Though battered and bruised and sore, They blaze the path for the many, who Do nothing not done before. The things that haven't been done before Are the tasks worthwhile today; Are you one of the flock that follows, or Are you one that shall lead the way? Are you one of the timid souls that quail At the jeers of a doubting crew, Or dare you, whether you win or fail, Strike out for a goal that's new? ~ Edgar Albert Guest Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PRxdAEYO-84 #PoetryThatInspires #SimerjeetSinghPoems #PowerfulMotivation #PoemOfTheDay #EdgarAlbertGuest #SimerjeetSingh #InspirationalPoem #ElonMusk #NASA #ISRO #SpaceX Follow us on: https://linktr.ee/SimerjeetSingh

Today we feature "Can't" by Edgar Albert Guest. Please send your submissions to be featured on the podcast to poetryinmedicine@gmail.com. "In whatever you do, read a poem."

On this Fathers Day, I dedicate this reading of Edgar Albert Guest's Poem - Only a Dad - to my father S. Surinder Pal Singh Khurana and to Fathers everywhere for their silent sacrifices, for their behind-the-scenes support and unconditional love. Thank you Dad! Thanks for being YOU! This Father's day, we celebrate and honour the men who have embraced the pivotal role of fatherhood and paternal bonds with this poem on father in English. On this day, we thank all the fathers for the tremendous sacrifices they make, for meticulously performing the responsibility towards their child and for showering unconditional love with a beautiful recitation of Edgar Albert Guest's - Only a Dad. The whole world celebrates Father's Day to honour fathers who serve as a protector and healer in their child's life and the influence of fathers in society. If you're looking for poem on dad in English, poetry on father, fathers day poem, father poem, poem on father, fathers day poem in English, happy fathers day messages, dad poetry, dad poem, poem for dad, father day poetry, fathers day poems, happy fathers day poem on the occasion of Happy Fathers day, then you should definitely check this one - only a dad by Edgar Guest, one of the best Edgar Albert Guest poems. Let's make this Father's Day 2021 a special one for those who truly deserve it – our fathers. Only a Dad By Edgar Albert Guest Only a dad, with a tired face, Coming home from the daily race, Bringing little of gold or fame, To show how well he has played the game, But glad in his heart that his own rejoice To see him come, and to hear his voice. Only a dad, with a brood of four, One of ten million men or more. Plodding along in the daily strife, Bearing the whips and the scorns of life, With never a whimper of pain or hate, For the sake of those who at home await. Only a dad, neither rich nor proud, Merely one of the surging crowd Toiling, striving from day to day, Facing whatever may come his way, Silent, whenever the harsh condemn, And bearing it all for the love of them. Only a dad, but he gives his all To smooth the way for his children small, Doing, with courage stern and grim, The deeds that his father did for him. This is the line that for him I pen, Only a dad, but the best of men. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gjj8izSXEdU #HappyFathersDay #PoetryThatInspires #SimerjeetSingh #EdgarAlbertGuest #SimerjeetSinghPoems #FathersDay #HappyFathersDay2021 #FatherDay2021 #FathersDaySpecial #FathersDayPoem #FatherPoem #FatherPoetry #OnlyADad #OnlyADadPoem #PoetryCommunity For more information about Simerjeet's work as a motivational speaker, please visit his website: http://www.simerjeetsingh.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/simerjeetsingh

People's poet Edgar Albert Guest perhaps wrote this poem somewhere in the early 1900s - urging his readers to draw a boundary between their homes and their offices. Fast forward to 2021 and the WFH scenario, I find his advice soothing and practical. This poetic reminder is our next video in the Poetry That Inspires series. I hope it cheers you up! Regards, Simerjeet Singh Edgar Guest offers great advice in this inspirational poem on spending time with your family at home, despite the pressures that might have been put on your shoulders at work. Home should be a place where you can let go of your worries and reminisce with the people you care about. Edgar Guest was known for writing poetry with a positive message about daily life. Listen to these inspirational words if you want to improve your work life balance. Home And The Office Home is the place where the laughter should ring, A man should be found at his best. Let the cares of the day be as great as they may, The night has been fashioned for rest. So leave at the door when the toiling is o'er All the burdens of worktime behind, And just be a dad to your girl or your lad- A dad of the rollicking kind. The office is made for the tasks you must face; It is built for the work you must do; You may sit there and sigh as your cares pile up high, And no one may criticize you; You may worry and fret as you think of your debt, You may grumble when plans go astray, But when it comes night, and you shut your desk tight, Don't carry the burdens away. Keep daytime for toil and the nighttime for play, Work as hard as you choose in the town, But when the day ends, and the darkness descends, Just forget that you're wearing a frown- Go home with a smile! Oh, you'll find it worthwhile; Go home light of heart and of mind; Go home and be glad that you're loved as a dad, A dad of the fun-loving kind. ― Edgar Albert Guest "Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water." ― Zen proverb “In the hopes of reaching the moon men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet.” ― Albert Schweitzer Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CRiHrta5XNE #PoetryThatInspires #SimerjeetSinghPoems #HomeAndOffice #EdgarAlbertGuest #WorkLifeBalance #WorkBalance #FamilyMatters #FamilyTime For more information about Simerjeet's work as a motivational speaker, please visit his website: http://www.simerjeetsingh.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/simerjeetsingh

This poem is titled "Have You Earned Your Tomorrow", written by Edgar Albert Guest who was known as the People's Poet. In 1952, he was appointed Poet Laureate for the State of Michigan where thousands of people sought his inspirational poems for moral support when they were stressed and loved his subtle humor. Have You Earned Your Tomorrow poem presents a number of probing questions to a listener about how they spend their days to improve the day of another person. The message being conveyed by this English poetry is that even the smallest act of kindness is enough to guarantee a better tomorrow. This motivational poem will prod the listeners into questioning their own goodness and help others in any way possible; thereby earning themselves a well-deserved tomorrow. This English poem by Edgar Guest describes the importance of living each day by being kind and helpful towards others and by making small contributions to improve their lives In this inspirational poem, Edgar A. Guest is trying to convey a message that every good deed you do will come back to you. Cherish what's around you, and spread happiness. Have You Earned Your Tomorrow Is anybody happier because you passed his way? Does anyone remember that you spoke to him today? This day is almost over, and its toiling time is through; Is there anyone to utter now a kindly word of you? Did you give a cheerful greeting to the friend who came along? Or a churlish sort of "Howdy" and then vanish in the throng? Were you selfish pure and simple as you rushed along the way, Or is someone mighty grateful for a deed you did today? Can you say tonight, in parting with the day that's slipping fast, That you helped a single brother of the many that you passed? Is a single heart rejoicing over what you did or said; Does a man whose hopes were fading now with courage look ahead? Did you waste the day, or lose it, was it well or sorely spent? Did you leave a trail of kindness or a scar of discontent? As you close your eyes in slumber do you think that God would say, You have earned one more tomorrow by the work you did today? ~ Edgar Albert Guest The Ancient Sage A day is the microcosm of life. You're born every morning, every evening you die. That's all life is: an interval between birth & death. You waste a day, you wasted your life. Because all you'll ever have is a day. The cycle repeats until one day it's the evening of your life. Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HsA5R-SyEf4 #HaveYouEarnedYourTomorrow #EdgarGuest #SimerjeetSinghPoems #PoetryThatInspires #EnglishPoems #Poetry #Poem #Poems #SimerjeetSingh #InspirationalPoems #LifeChangingPoems For more information about Simerjeet's work as a motivational speaker, please visit his website: http://www.simerjeetsingh.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/simerjeetsingh

Today is a Poetry/Prose episode! We haven’t had one in a while.Let’s contemplate the issue of self-discipline/self-control and quitting – or the power to stop ourselves. We’ve got a great poem written by Edgar Albert Guest titled “On Quitting”. It will give us a bit of food for thought and action.Coffee fuels us up…. donations keep us going. Please pop over to Ko-fi for a coffee donation if you’d like to financially support our work.https://ko-fi.com/happythoughtsThanks! This podcast is available on Spreaker, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon, iHeartRadio and most podcast platforms, plus apps. If you like what you hear, please feel free to leave a review on your site of choice. You can find the whole list here to search for your favourite podcast site:https://positiveaffirmationsandaudiostories.com/podcasts/You can also find us here:https://twitter.com/stefsvoicehttps://instagram.com/positiveaffirmationsandstoriesVisit my bandcamp page where you can purchase affirmations, meditations and stories..Helping you live the positive lifestyle that you deserve.https://stefanialintonbon.bandcamp.com

See it through poem is one of the most inspirational and motivational poems written by Edgar Albert Guest. Sometimes, all anyone needs are inspiring, motivational poems that will guide them through their difficulties. They will inspire you and keep you excited about your dreams because it's so easy to start new things but it's difficult to see it through. One of the top ways to boost your self-esteem is to finish what you start; is to see things through! Poetry can inspire us to imagine things that haven't been discovered, even make us laugh when we are suffering from challenging times. In this podcast, Simerjeet Singh recites one of his favourite short inspirational poems 'See It Through'. The world's oldest marathon runner Fauja Singh (109 years old) credits his longevity to finding his purpose in life! His real-life motivational story will inspire you to discover your calling! As long there's breath in you, there's hope believes Fauja Singh. Such inspirational poems in English by Edgar Guest give people the internal strength they need to overcome a problem or to reach a goal. Poems can even inspire people to work towards a cause or become a better person. Listen to this inspirational poetry with conviction. Don't ever give up on your dreams! Always see the big picture by seeing things through. With many more famous inspirational poems coming, stay tuned with us to catch them as soon as they are posted and also don't forget to share your views on this motivational poetry in the comment section below. See It Through When you're up against a trouble, Meet it squarely, face to face; Lift your chin and set your shoulders, Plant your feet and take a brace. When it's vain to try to dodge it, Do the best that you can do; You may fail, but you may conquer, See it through! Black may be the clouds about you And your future may seem grim, But don't let your nerve desert you; Keep yourself in fighting trim. If the worst is bound to happen, Spite of all that you can do, Running from it will not save you, See it through! Even hope may seem but futile, When with troubles you're beset, But remember you are facing Just what other men have met. You may fail, but fall still fighting; Don't give up, whate'er you do; Eyes front, head high to the finish. See it through! BY EDGAR ALBERT GUEST Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SSoZOMXYoWY #PoetryThatInspires #SimerjeetSinghPoems #EdgarGuest​ #EnglishPoems #Poetry #Poem #Poems #SimerjeetSingh For more information about Simerjeet's work as a motivational speaker, please visit his website: http://www.simerjeetsingh.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/simerjeetsingh

Friends, the year was 2007 when I was living in the UK; I had the privilege of studying NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) – the effect of language on our mind and how we think. I was introduced to the fascinating world of storytelling, metaphors, voice modulation, etc. What I still remember from this training that I took 13 years ago is this: Words, poetry, music, drama can significantly alter a person's state of mind. And this poem, that I'm about to share with you, attributed to Edgar Albert Guest & John Greenleaf Whittier; has always given me the strength to persevere for my long-term goals; has always lifted my emotions up; and in the middle of some of the very uncertain and chaotic times of my life, it's given me this very simple message: Rest, if you have to, but don't you quit. "When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high, And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit, Rest, if you must, but don't you quit. Life is queer with its twists and turns, As every one of us sometimes learns, And many a failure turns about, When he might have won had he stuck it out; Don't give up though the pace seems slow-- You may succeed with another blow. Often the goal is nearer than, It seems to a faint and faltering man, Often the struggler has given up, When he might have captured the victor's cup, And he learned too late when the night slipped down, How close he was to the golden crown. Success is failure turned inside out-- The silver tint of the clouds of doubt, And you never can tell how close you are, It may be near when it seems so far, So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit-- It's when things seem worst that you must not quit." There is a lot of controversy around who the original author is. Some sources on the internet say it was Edgar A. Guest (1881-1959) and yet there are some citations that attribute the poem to John Greenleaf Whittier. Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/M1I0uXplZpM #SimerjeetSinghPoems #PoetryThatInspires #DontQuit #Nevergiveup #EnglishPoems For more information about Simerjeet's work as a motivational speaker, please visit his website: http://www.simerjeetsingh.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/simerjeetsingh

Today we celebrate the Indiana botanist remembered in a particular species of Red Oak (Quercus rubra). We'll also learn about the Red-Pole - one of the smallest birds in the finch family. We’ll recognize the French flower breeder remembered for his work with the Lilac (Syringa vulgaris). We hear a poem about the Winter garden from a man known as The People’s Poet. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book about growing perennials - but not ornamentals. This book is all about perennial edibles for your garden. And then we’ll wrap things up with the story of a man known as Little Flower.   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart To listen to the show while you're at home, just ask Alexa or Google to “Play the latest episode of The Daily Gardener Podcast.” And she will. It's just that easy.   The Daily Gardener Friday Newsletter Sign up for the FREE Friday Newsletter featuring: A personal update from me Garden-related items for your calendar The Grow That Garden Library™ featured books for the week Gardener gift ideas Garden-inspired recipes Exclusive updates regarding the show Plus, each week, one lucky subscriber wins a book from the Grow That Garden Library™ bookshelf.   Gardener Greetings Send your garden pics, stories, birthday wishes, and so forth to Jennifer@theDailyGardener.org   Curated News Brazil's Amazon: Deforestation 'surges to 12-year high' | BBC News   Facebook Group If you'd like to check out my curated news articles and blog posts for yourself, you're in luck because I share all of it with the Listener Community in the Free Facebook Group - The Daily Gardener Community. So, there’s no need to take notes or search for links. The next time you're on Facebook, search for Daily Gardener Community where you’d search for a friend... and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group.   Important Events  December 11, 1843  Today is the birthday of the Indiana physician, naturalist, and botanist Jacob Schneck. Jacob loved plants. He had a special passion for trees, and he spent as much time as he could in the field botanizing. And for the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, Jacob put together a collection of various types of wood for an exhibition. Once while he was out botanizing, Jacob's observation and general cleverness allowed him to see a distinctive feature in a species of Red Oaks. To confirm his suspicions, Jacob shared his discovery with a fellow botanist named Nathaniel Lord Britton. Britton agreed with Jacob, and to recognize his discovery, Britton named the oak in Jacob’s honor, calling it the Quercus Schneckii(ii = "ee-eye"). Today, most people just call it the Schneck Oak. Jacob died at the age of 63.  Newspaper accounts indicated Jacob had been battling pneumonia but as a physician, he had still gone out on horseback to tend to his patients. Jacob's efforts probably cost him his life. It's no wonder that Jacob's funeral was reported to be the largest ever held in Mount Carmel, Illinois. Jacob's obituary said, “No man in Wabash county had endeared himself to so many people as had Dr. Schneck. Year after year he had gone about in our midst, quietly doing his great work for humanity, turning away now and then to investigate some scientific question, especially in the realm of botany, his favorite study, and one in which he had acquired a national reputation.” After Jacob died, his collection of specimens, stones, shells, and fossils was displayed at the Carnegie public library in 1934. When he was alive, Jacob spent a great deal of time fashioning cases and containers to display his collection. Each specimen was labeled in Dr. Schneck’s impeccable handwriting.   December 11, 1855 On this day, Henry David Thoreau wrote about walking through a spruce swamp and stumbling on a flock of Lesser Redpolls (“Red-Poles”). These little birds are some of the smallest in the finch family. Lesser Redpolls are small and brown with red foreheads. If you’ve ever stumbled on a flock of birds enjoying berries during this time of year, you will be able to relate to Thoreau’s wonder at birds in winter. To Holden Swamp… For the first time I wear gloves, but I have not walked early this season... I thread the tangle of the spruce swamp, admiring the leaflets of the swamp pyrus… the great yellow buds of the swamp pink, the round red buds of the high blueberry, and the firm sharp red ones of the panicled andromeda. Slowly I worm my way amid the snarl, the thicket of black alder, blueberry, etc., see the forms, apparently of rabbits, at the foot of maples, and cat-birds' nests now exposed in the leafless thicket. Standing there, though in this bare November landscape, I am reminded of the incredible phenomenon of small birds in winter, that erelong, amid the cold, powdery snow, as it were a fruit of the season, will come twittering a flock of delicate, crimson-tinged birds, lesser red-polls, to sport and feed on the seeds and buds just ripe for them on the sunny side of a wood, shaking down the powdery snow there in their cheerful social feeding, as if it were high midsummer to them. These crimson aerial creatures have wings which would bear them quickly to the regions of summer, but here is all the summer they want. What a rich contrast! tropical colors, crimson breasts, on cold white snow... I am struck by the perfect confidence and success of Nature... The winter with its snow and ice is not an evil to be corrected. It is as it was designed and made to be…   December 11, 1911 Today is the anniversary of the death of the French flower breeder Victor Lemoine ("Loom-one"), who died on this day in 1911. Victor enhanced the beauty of so many flowers in our gardens: Lilacs, Mock-Oranges, Phlox, Peonies, Gladiolus, Tuberous Begonias, Geraniums, and Deutzias. Around the year 1850, Victor borrowed money from his gardener father and began a nursery that survived three generations thanks to his son Emile and his grandson Henri. The Lemoine nursery thrived on land bought in Nancy, France (pronounced "non-cee"). A few years after starting his nursery, Victor created his first double-flower on the Portulaca grandiflora or the Moss Rose. As with so many of Victor's creations, the double-flower created double the beauty. In 1854, Victor turned the original five-petaled single blossom of the geranium into a double-flowered stunner he named after his hometown, called "Gloire de Nancy" or "Glory of Nancy." And Northern gardeners owe Victor a debt of gratitude for his work with peonies. Victor crossed the Paeonia wittmanniana with the Siberian albaflora; creating a peony that could withstand a winter freeze. It was Victor Lemoine who created some of our most memorable heirlooms: the white Le Cygne or Swan peony, the Primevere with creamy white outer guard petals, and packed with canary yellow petals inside, the blush-colored Solange peony, the pink Sarah Bernhardt, La Fee the Fairy peony, and the creamy-white Alsace-Lorraine peony. But, it is the Lilac that will forever be associated with Victor Lemoine. Incredibly, Victor didn't start working on Lilacs until he was almost fifty. That said, Victor's wife, Marie Louise, was his tireless assistant when his eyes and fine-motor skills were failing. Marie Louise hand-pollinated the little lilac flowers, helping both her husband and her son with hybridizing. Victor worked magic with his Lilacs. He made them bloom earlier and later. Victor improved the quality of the bloom, and he expanded their color spectrum. And Victor Lemoine grew the very first double Lilac. By the time the Lemoine nursery closed its doors in 1968, Victor and his family had bred 214 new Lilac cultivars.   Unearthed Words Gray skies above us, and the snow Blankets the frozen earth below. Where roses bloomed, the drifts lie deep. The hollyhocks are fast asleep. The cedars green are wearing white Like rich men’s wives on opera night. The elm tree strangely seems to throw A lean, gaunt shadow on the snow. The last brown leaves of twig and stem Have found the storms too much for them. Winter, the tyrant of the land, Once more is in supreme command. — Edgar Albert Guest, British-American poet, Winter in the Garden Edgar was known as The People’s Poet during the first half of the 20th century. Edgar's poems were happy and hopeful, which is why people liked them.   Grow That Garden Library Growing Perennial Foods by Acadia Tucker This book came out in 2019, and the subtitle is A Field Guide to Raising Resilient Herbs, Fruits, and Vegetables. In this book, the regenerative farmer, climate activist, and organic market gardener Acadia Tucker shares her passion for growing perennial food crops. Inspired by farming pioneers like Eliot Coleman, Acadia has grown over 200 hardy food crops. And Acadia knows that perennials are an investment crop that yields dividends many times over in their resiliency, taste, nutrients, and maintenance. Besides sharing her ten steps for helping perennials thrive, Acadia’s field guide is loaded with detailed profiles of popular perennial herbs, fruits, and vegetables. Each plant profile offers Acadia's specific directions regarding planting, growing, harvesting, storing, and preserving the harvest - in addition to recipes. This book is 280 pages of passion for perennial food crops from a woman with hands-on experience. It’s like Acadia’s right there with you - explaining, encouraging, and giving you all the information for investing in perennials in your own market garden. You can get a copy of Growing Perennial Foods by Acadia Tucker and support the show using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for around $10   Today’s Botanic Spark Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart December 11, 1882 Happy birthday to the Little Flower, aka Fiorello LaGuardia, born on this day in 1882 on Sullivan Street in Greenwich Village. During his lifetime, Mayor LaGuardia was often referred to as the Little Flower (Fiorello means little flower in Italian). And although the reference could have been construed as a slight for LaGuardia’s short stature (he was only 5’2”), it ultimately became an ironic endearment as LaGuardia had a larger than life, take-charge personality. Little Flower is remembered for his desire for justice and fairness; he was a champion of the working class and immigrants. Fiorello LaGuardia, Little Flower, died at age 64. Thanks for listening to The Daily Gardener. And remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

This week‘s poem is: ‘A Friends Greetings' by Edgar Albert Guest. Edgar Albert Guest was a British-born American poet who was well known in the 20th century. His poems often have an inspirational and optimistic view of daily life. A Friends Greetings is a poem about compassion and kindness toward others. We all know that it is a blessing to have a good friend, someone who does not judge us, someone who is always be there for us. A Friend's Greeting by Edgar A Guest I'd like to be the sort of friend that you have been to me; I'd like to be the help that you've been always glad to be; I'd like to mean as much to you each minute of the day As you have meant, old friend of mine, to me along the way. I'd like to do the big things and the splendid things for you, To brush the gray from out your skies and leave them only blue; I'd like to say the kindly things that I so oft have heard, And feel that I could rouse your soul the way that mine you've stirred. I'd like to give you back the joy that you have given me, Yet that were wishing you a need I hope will never be; I'd like to make you feel as rich as I, who travel on Undaunted in the darkest hours with you to lean upon. I'm wishing at this time that I could but repay A portion of the gladness that you've strewn along my way; And could I have one wish this year, this only would it be: I'd like to be the sort of friend that you have been to me. Liked it? Why not support me! https://www.patreon.com/Talk_Talks Song: Adieu Provided to YouTube by TuneCore Adieu · Naomie Daslin Adieu ℗ 2019 Independant Released on: 2019-01-31 Composer Lyricist: Naomie Daslin Songwriter: Naomie Daslin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48WH859yV3Y Auto-generated by YouTube. #inspirationalpoem #motivationalpoem #motivationalvideo inspirational poem, Edgar A. Guest, inspirational video, motivational video, motivational speech, best motivational speech, speech, inspiration, inspirational video, best motivational speeches ever, one of the best speeches ever, happiness, nature of life, life, power of life, famous, very powerful speech, inspire, motivational video, poem about life struggles, spoken word poetry, self motivation poetry, inspirational poem in English, life changing speech, poetry reading, spoken word, the most powerful motivational poetry, this poem will change your life, word poetry, powerful life poetry, inspiring poem, poem recitation, short inspirational poem, inspirational poem about life

Today we celebrate the Patron Saint of Beekeepers We'll also revisit the letter Jefferson wrote about gardening - it contains one of his most-quoted lines. We remember the French Landscape Architect who designed ninety percent of the public spaces in Argentina. We’ll eavesdrop on another letter from Elizabeth Lawrence - the garden writer - who also wrote the most wonderful letters. We celebrate World Mosquito Day with some Mosquito poems. We Grow That Garden Library™ with a book that will help you create some Inspired Gatherings in your garden. And then we’ll wrap things up with one of my favorite light-hearted poets. But first, let's catch up on some Greetings from Gardeners around the world and today’s curated news.   Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart   Gardener Greetings To participate in the Gardener Greetings segment, send your garden pics, stories, birthday wishes and so forth to Jennifer@theDailyGardener.org And, to listen to the show while you're at home, just ask Alexa or Google to play The Daily Gardener Podcast. It's that easy.   Curated News Get the Most from Your Potting Soil With These Tips | The Spruce | Jon VanZile Here's an excerpt: "Most soil mixes are peat-based, often made with reed or sedge peat, and pH adjusted with lime. They are rich and loamy fresh out of the bag, and often they are enhanced with fertilizer or water-retention crystals. If you've been gardening for a long time, though, you may notice that plants rarely thrive in these kinds of soils for too long. This happens because peat-based soils really aren't designed for long-term use. They're not actually designed for plants at all—they're made for your convenience. They're cheaper to produce, and they are lightweight and easy to bag and sell. As these soils decompose, a number of negative forces will affect your plants. Take these steps to ensure your plants have the soil they need: Improve your bagged soil. It's not a long-term fix, but you can improve on peat-based growing mixes by mixing in a few handfuls of perlite. It won't slow the decomposition rate of the peat, but it will increase aeration. Flush the soil thoroughly every month, at a minimum. Take the plant to the kitchen sink or outside and thoroughly flush the soil to wash out accumulated salts from fertilizer and deposits from tap water. Wick your pots. Insert a wick through the drainage hole in the bottom of the pot. This won't help with compaction, but it will wick away excess water in the pot and help drainage, thus reducing the chance of root rot. Make your own potting mix. Many growers mix up their own potting mixes based on composted bark, coconut coir, peat, perlite, vermiculite, pumice, and other soil additives. This is a more advanced option, but it is possible to build a soil that will last for two or more seasons if you make it yourself."   Pass-Along Plants "You don't have a garden just for yourself. You have it to share." — Augusta Carter, Master Gardener, Pound Ridge, Georgia Pass-along plants have the best stories, don't they? They have history. They have a personal history. One of my student gardeners had a grandmother who recently passed away from breast cancer. Her mom was no green thumb. But, when her daughter started working in my garden, she let me know that her mom had some plants, and her dad was looking for a place for them. Would I be willing to take one? Sure. Absolutely, I said. Next thing I knew, a few weeks later, Mom is walking up to my driveway, caring one of the largest Jade plants I’ve ever seen. The plant was in a container the size of a 5-gallon paint bucket, and the plant was just as tall. I took the plant from her with a promise to take good care of it. When she turned to leave, I asked her mom’s name. I like to name my pass-along plants after the people I get them from; and, that’s when the tears started. When she left, I brought it over to the potting bench and let it sit for a few days. Then, my student gardeners and I set about dividing it and taking care of it. It was a good thing we did it - because the minute we started to take it out of the pot, it became very apparent that this plant was severely waterlogged. It wouldn’t have made it have a knot rescued it from the pot. We removed as much potting soil as we could. We split the plant in half and put them into separate clay pots, which were very heavily perlited, which was just what the doctor ordered. It’s the perfect environment, and now it’s doing fantastic. But, I’d be lying if I didn’t say that it had a little more special meaning to me than just your typical jade plant -because of the look on this woman’s face when she gave me this plant; passing on this little, living thing that her mom had nurtured.   Pick herbs for fresh use and also for drying. Most herbs have a more concentrated flavor if they are not allowed to bolt or flower. Frequent harvesting will also accomplish that. As a bonus, harvesting encourages fresh, vigorous growth and keeps them growing longer into the season.   Today is World Mosquito Day and so, today’s poems are all about the Mosquito; the Minnesota state bird. Here are a few interesting facts about mosquitos. First, only the female mosquitoes bite. The lady mosquitoes use blood protein and other compounds to help them produce and develop their eggs. Second, they are attracted to Carbon Dioxide. Mosquitos track CO2 to find their protein sources. Three, mosquitos are terrible fliers. Windy days keep mosquitos away. This is another reason why I drag a large fan around with me in the garden. The constant flow of air keeps the mosquitos at bay as well as any bug spray.   Alright, that’s it for today's gardening news. Now, if you'd like to check out my curated news articles and blog posts for yourself, you're in luck, because I share all of it with the Listener Community in the Free Facebook Group - The Daily Gardener Community. There’s no need to take notes or search for links - the next time you're on Facebook, search for Daily Gardener Community and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group.   Important Events Today is Saint Bernard of Clairvaux‘s day; he was the patron saint of beekeepers. He's also the patron saint of bees and candlemakers St. Bernard was a doctor of the church and a French Abbot. He was apparently a fabulous preacher, with excellent speaking skills. He became known as the "honey-sweet" doctor for his honey-sweet language; he would draw people in. When he decided to become a part of the monastery, he had to give up and get up and give a testimony. History tells us that his testimony was so compelling that thirty members of his family and his friends decided to join the monastery. That’s how he became associated with bees; all that sweet talk. And it was Saint Bernard who said, "Believe me, for I know, you will find something far greater in the woods than in books. Stones and trees will teach you that which you cannot learn from the masters."   1811  On this day Thomas Jefferson wrote a letter to the painter and naturalist Charles Willson Peale about his farming and gardening at Monticello ("MontiCHELLo”). Here's an excerpt: “I have heard that you have retired from the city to a farm and that you give your whole time to that. Does not the Museum suffer? and is the farm as interesting? I have often thought that if heaven had given me a choice of my position and calling, it should have been on a rich spot of earth, well-watered, and near a good market for the [produce from]the garden. No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden. Such a variety of subjects, someone always coming to perfection, the failure of one thing repaired by the success of another, and instead of one harvest a continued one through the year. Under a total want of demand, except for our family table, I am still devoted to the garden. But though an old man, I am but a young gardener. Your application to whatever you are engaged in I know to be incessant. But Sundays and rainy days are always days of writing for the farmer.”   1849  Today is the birthday of the French-Argentine landscape architect Carlos Thays (“Tays”). Carlos Thays took a business trip to Argentina when he turned forty in 1889. His job was to design a park in Cordoba. The project was life-changing for Thays when Argentina unexpectedly captured his heart. He decided to move to Argentina and he spent the back half of his life in his adopted homeland. If you visit Argentina today, the green spaces in the capital city of Buenos Aires are all thanks to Carlos Thays - the tree-lined streets, the parks, the paths, and the promenades. Essentially Carlos brought the French Landscape to Argentina - one of the many reasons why the country has a strong European vibe. It’s hard to imagine a Buenos Aires without trees, and yet, that is the sight that greeted Carlos when he arrived in 1889. Carlos recognized the immediate need for trees. You know the old saying, the best time to plant a tree is thirty years ago and the second-best time is today? Well, that, essentially is a philosophy Carlos adopted. He knew that the quickest way to transform Argentina into the lush landscape we know today meant making a commitment to planting trees. Over his lifetime, Carlos planted over 1.2 million trees in the capital city. Now, the other smart decision Carlos made was to focus on native trees for his plantings. One of the most impressive trees in all of Buenos Aires is the oldest tree in the city - a massive rubber tree that the locals call El “Gran Gomero.” The crown of Gran Gomero is over 50 meters wide. In Buenos Aires alone, Carlos designed over ninety percent of the public spaces in and around the city. In addition, Carlos worked on hundreds of projects all across Argentina. But a project that was near to his heart was the creation of the Buenos Aires Botanical Garden that covers 8 hectares. The garden was established a decade after Carlos arrived in Argentina. Carlos considered the Botanical Garden to be his masterpiece. It was Charles Thays who said, “To achieve happiness, it’s better to live in a cabin in a forest, than in a palace without a garden.”   1940  On this day the garden writer Elizabeth Lawrence wrote to her sister: "I have finished [the chapter on] Summer, and I only have [the chapter on] Fall to do—which is short. I hope I can get it done quickly, and have time to rewrite after your reading. If you get back before I do [from a trip with Bessie and sister Ann], and can find time to look into my garden, will you see if Nerine undulata is in bloom? And if it is, pick it when all of the flowers are out, and put it in your refrigerator until I get back. It bloomed last year while I was gone, and I have never seen it, and it is the most exciting bulb I have. I enclose a map of where it is, and of other things that might bloom. Don’t bother about any of them—don’t look for Ridgeway [color chart]. I am taking it with me in case we get to any nurseries.…"   Nerine undulata an Amaryllis. It grows 18 inches tall and has umbels of 8-12 slender, crinkled pale pink flowers, and it blooms in autumn.   1948  Today is the birthday of the man with the last name all gardeners covet - the lead singer of Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant.   Unearthed Words Today is World Mosquito Day and so, today’s poems are all about the Mosquito Lovely mosquito, attacking my arm As quiet and still as a statue, Stay right where you are! I’ll do you no harm- I simply desire to pat you. Just puncture my veins and swallow your fill For, nobody’s going to swot you. Now, lovely mosquito, stay perfectly still - A SWIPE! And a SPLAT! And I GOT YOU! — Doug MacLeod, Australian author and poet, Lovely Mosquito Announcing your arrival In a high-pitch buzzing-tone. As a tactic for survival, You’re seldom on your own. Red lumps display where you have been Often felt, but rarely seen. But if I catch a glimpse of you, my little vampire chum, I’ll make sure you get what you’re due And crush you with my thumb! — David Sollis, English publisher and poet, Mosquito   Grow That Garden Library French Country Cottage Inspired Gatherings by Courtney Allison This book came out in May 2020. In case you didn't know, Courtney is the author of the blog French Country Cottage and she also has a floral line with Balsam Hill. She also works as a freelance photographer and stylist for magazines. So, in short, Courtney was the perfect person to write this book. And, the only bummer is that the book was released during the pandemic. Now, what gardeners will love about this book is that Courtney shares all of her secrets for creating beautiful gatherings. And, hey, nowadays we only entertain with the people we care the most about - so we might as well make it extra special. What I love about Courtney's book is that she shares all of her gorgeous tips and tricks for elevating gatherings. she shows how to add layer and depth to all of your entertaining and her flower arrangements really set the stage.  Here's what Courtney's editor wrote about this book: "Courtney provides the styling expertise to host your own French Country Cottage–inspired gathering, whether in the backyard, at the beach, under an old oak tree, or in a country barn. A simple picnic; coffee by the lake; a cheese board for friends outdoors; a bistro table for two; a long table for a formal meal―each setting exhibiting Allison’s dreamy style for you to emulate. The pièce de résistance in every venue, any setting, is the gorgeous arrangements of seasonal flowers; Courtney’s bouquets will take your breath away, from spring to fall, for outdoors and inside." This is definitely one of my favorite books for 2020. This book is 224 pages of French Country Cottage Style for gardeners. You can get a copy of French Country Cottage Inspired Gatherings by Courtney Allison and support the show, using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for around $30   Today’s Botanic Spark 1881 Today we celebrate the birthday of the poet Edgar Albert Guest. Edgar was known as the People’s Poet during the first half of the 20th century. Edgar's poems were happy and hopeful, which is why people like them. Here’s his poem called To Plant a Garden: If your purse no longer bulges and you’ve lost your golden treasure, If at times you think you’re lonely and have hungry grown for pleasure, Don’t sit by your hearth and grumble, don’t let your mind and spirit harden. If it’s thrills of joy you wish for get to work and plant a garden! If it’s drama that you sigh for, plant a garden and you’ll get it You will know the thrill of battle fighting foes that will beset it. If you long for entertainment and for pageantry most glowing, Plant a garden and this summer spend your time with green things growing. If it’s comradeship you sight for, learn the fellowship of daisies. You will come to know your neighbor by the blossoms that he raises; If you’d get away from boredom and find new delights to look for, Learn the joy of budding pansies which you’ve kept a special nook for. If you ever think of dying and you fear to wake tomorrow, Plant a garden! It will cure you of your melancholy sorrow. Once you’ve learned to know peonies, petunias, and roses, You will find every morning some new happiness discloses

Grettelyn Darkey reads The Junk Box by Edgar Albert Guest

This week‘s poem is: ‘Don't quit' by Edgar Albert Guest. Edgar Albert Guest was a British-born American poet who was well known in the first half of the 20th century and became known as the People's Poet. His poems often have an inspirational and positive view of daily life. 'Don't Quit' is a motivational poem that talks about persistence. Because you never know when you will succeed or how close you are to your goal, until then you need to keep trying. So, the fundamental message of this poem is to keep trying no matter what. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhtEwt1FXdo @talktalks1 #inspirationalpoem #motivationalpoem #inspirational #motivational Tags: poem about life struggles, spoken word poetry, self motivation poetry, inspirational poem in English, life changing speech, poetry reading, spoken word, the most powerful motivational poetry, this poem will change your life, word poetry, powerful life poetry, inspiring poem, poem recitation, short inspirational poem, inspirational poem about life, motivation, inspirational, inspirational poem, inspirational video, motivational video, motivational speech, best motivational speech, speech, inspiration, inspirational video, best motivational speeches ever, one of the best speeches ever, happiness, nature of life, life, power of life, famous, very powerful speech, inspire, motivational video

Larry can make a duplicate key by eye, but somehow can't identify his own car. Plus a tribute to Alfred E. Newman and Butterfly McQueen. Then Larry talks about the great war movie "Kelly's Heroes" and recites the poem "A Boy And His Dad" by Edgar Albert Guest. Quote of the week: "Martians could land and say, "German?"

Larry gets the perfect present for a dead head's Father's Day! Also in tribute to Dads, Larry recites "Fathers" by Edgar Albert Guest. And we hear a little bit about Larry's time on the set of "Ten Things I Hate About You." http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the week: "Every Year: Old Spice"

Every beginning of a fresh year brings new challenges and opportunities. 2020 will never repeat itself, so how can you make it the best year you’ve had so far? The answer is pretty simple, and you can accomplish whatever you set your mind on, by being determined to constantly use three powerful tools: having a personal vision, setting annual goals, and doing pre-week planning. Episode 210 of Becoming Your Best is filled with amazing quotes, poems, and songs that will definitely boost your eagerness to be your best in the year that is right around the corner. Our team wishes you a grand New Year for you and yours! In this episode, you will learn: How you can get back up after falling. (03:21) The winner’s mindset of making things happen. (05:00) The skillset to create a new beginning and a fresh start. (05:48) The lyrics of a song that can put 2020 in perspective for you. (08:46) The power of the Principles of Becoming Your Best – they never age but can help you become your very best at any age. (11:00) How to create a deep mental path to happiness and success. (12:36) An inspiring poem by Edgar Albert Guest about the spirit of making things happen. (17:43) Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Book - Becoming your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tommy shares a Christmas poem from Edgar Albert Guest.

See It Through, By Edgar Albert Guest    When you’re up against a trouble,     Meet it squarely, face to face; Lift your chin and set your shoulders,     Plant your feet and take a brace. When it’s vain to try to dodge it,     Do the best that you can do; You may fail, but you may conquer,     See it through!   Black may be the clouds about you     And your future may seem grim, But don’t let your nerve desert you;     Keep yourself in fighting trim. If the worst is bound to happen,     Spite of all that you can do, Running from it will not save you,     See it through!   Even hope may seem but futile,     When with troubles you’re beset, But remember you are facing     Just what other men have met. You may fail, but fall still fighting;     Don’t give up, whate’er you do; Eyes front, head high to the finish.     See it through!   Edgar Albert Guest was an American poet who was popular in the first half of the 20th century and became known as the People's Poet.

“Only a dad, but he gives his all - To smooth the way for his children small - Doing, with courage stern and grim - The deeds that his father did for him - This is the line that for him I pen - Only a dad, but the best of men.” That’s a poem by Edgar Albert Guest about the duties of being a good, respectable and honest father - none of which we’ll talk about today. Today we talk about mean fathers that are murderers, psychopaths, and incestuous assholes from hell. We laugh at some of them, fear others and learn some lessons, albeit not in the way that Ward Cleaver would have intended. Today we talk about Despicable Dads.

"You don't have a garden just for yourself.  You have it to share." -  Augusta Carter, Master Gardener, Pound Ridge, Georgia Pass-along plants have the best stories, don't they?   They have history.   They have personal history.   One of my student gardeners had a grandmother who recently passed away from breast cancer.   Her mom was no green thumb. But, when her daughter started working in my garden, she let me know that her mom had some plants and her dad was looking for a place for them. Would I be willing to take one?   Sure. Absolutely, I said.   Next thing I knew, a few weeks later, Mom is walking up my driveway caring one of the largest Jade plants I’ve ever seen. The plant was in a container the size of a 5 gallon paint bucket and the plant was just as tall.   I took the plant from her with a promise to take good care of it.   When she turned to leave, I asked her mom’s name. I like to name my pass-along plants after the people I get them from; and, that’s when the tears started.   When she left, I brought it over to the potting bench and let it sit for a few days. Then, my student gardeners and I   set about dividing it and taking care of it. It was a good thing we did it - because the minute we started to take it out of the pot it became very apparent that this plant was severely waterlogged. It wouldn’t of made it have a knot rescued it from the pot. We removed as much potting soil as we could. We split the plant in half and put them into separate clay pots which were very heavily perlited; which was just what the doctor ordered. It’s the perfect environment and now it’s doing fantastic.   But, I’d be lying if I didn’t say that it had a little more special meaning to me than just your typical jade plant -because of the look on this woman’s face when she gave me this plant; passing on this little, living thing that her mom had nurtured.   Brevities #OTD Today is Saint Bernard of Clairvaux‘s day; he was the patron saint of beekeepers.   He's also the patron saint of bees and candlemakers.   St. Bernard was a doctor of the church and a French Abbot.  He was apparently a fabulous preacher, with excellent speaking skills. He became known as the "honey sweet" doctor for his honey sweet language; he would draw people in.   When he decided to become a part of the monastery, he had to give up and get up and give a testimony. History tells us that his testimony was so compelling that thirty members of his family and his friends decided to join the monastery. That’s how he became associated with bees; all that sweet talk.   And it was Saint Bernard who said,   "Believe me, for I know, you will find something far greater in the woods than in books. Stones and trees will teach you that which you cannot learn from the masters."     #OTD   Today is the birthday of Edward Lee Green; who was born on this day in 1843. Green performed yeoman's work when it came to the plants of the American West; naming or describing or even re-describing over 4,400 species.   Before Green made his way west, he reached out to Asa Gray of Cambridge and George Englemann of St. Louis at the Missouri Botanic Garden. They gave him good counsel and in 1870, he started traveling to Colorado, California, Mexico, New Mexico, and Arizona. He eventually settled in Berkeley as a church rector.   In the early 1880s, an interesting thing happened: he left the episcopal church and he became a Catholic.   While he was becoming Catholic, Green began lecturing at the University of California, where he became the curator of the herbarium.   When he and the University's President didn’t agree on nomenclature for the plants, he ended up accepting a job at Catholic University in Washington DC, where he worked until 1904.    At that point, he ended up going to the Smithsonian. When he was there, he transferred his herbarium and published his masterpiece called Landmarks of Botanical History Part One.   Part Two was never completed.     #OTD  It was on this day in 1863 that a botanist preserved a specimen of milkweed about 15 days after the battle of Gettysburg.   Drexel University shared this story back in 2018.   A curatorial assistant at the botany department named Elana Benamy was digitizing plant images. She came across an image of milkweed - which is pretty common - but what made her take a double take was the date and location of the plant specimen.   The plant was labeled "Battlefield of Gettysburg, August 20, 1863."   The battle in Gettysburg had occurred during the first three days of July. So this specimen had been gathered about seven weeks after the battle, and about five weeks after Frederick Law Olmsted had walked the field.   Elana asked,    "Can you imagine why on earth would someone be out plant collecting [there]?"   As it turns out, the reason made perfect sense.   The collector was a man named Thomas Meehan. Meehan  had worked for Andrew Eastwick who was the owner of Bartrum‘s garden in Philadelphia. Afterward, Meehan opened up his own nursery in Germantown.   In 1853, his younger brother, Joseph, had come to the United States from England. The younger Meehan brother was working in the greenhouses for his brother when he enlisted to fight in the Civil War.   As the battle of Gettysburg began, the younger Meehan was taken prisoner; but with the defeat of the army he was given battlefield parole on July 4th.   Historians now speculate that Thomas' brother, Joseph, might still of been at Gettysburg or Thomas might’ve gone out with him on a botanizing trip there.   In either case, 33 years later, Joseph would write a beautiful account of the landscape in an article for a gardening magazine called, Battlefield Flowers: Floral Treasures of Gettysburg.    Apparently, both brothers had inherited a love of plants.     #OTD    It was on this day in 1912 that the Plant Quarantine Act was enacted. It gave the Health Inspection Office the authority to regulate, the importation and interstate movement of, nursery stock and other plants that may carry pests or disease. This is why if you’ve been stopped in the airport with a plant - it’s thanks to the Plant Quarantine Act. The Act is thanks, in part, to the work of David Fairchild. When he brought that first shipment in of Cherry trees from Japan, to be placed along tidal basin in Washington DC, they were infected with disease and insects. So that in part, lead to the Plant Quarantine Act - so that something like that would not happen again.       #OTD Today we wish a happy birthday to the man with a last name all gardeners covet:the lead singer of Led Zeppelin,  Robert Plant, who was born on this day in 1948.      Unearthed Words Today we celebrate the birthday of the poet Edgar Albert Guest.   Guest was known as the People’s Poet during the first half of the 20th century. His poems were happy and hopeful; which is why people like them.   Here’s his poem called To Plant a Garden:   If your purse no longer bulges and you’ve lost your golden treasure, If at times you think you’re lonely and have hungry grown for pleasure, Don’t sit by your hearth and grumble, don’t let mind and spirit harden. If it’s thrills of joy you wish for get to work and plant a garden! If it’s drama that you sigh for, plant a garden and you’ll get it You will know the thrill of battle fighting foes that will beset it. If you long for entertainment and for pageantry most glowing, Plant a garden and this summer spend your time with green things growing. If it’s comradeship you sight for, learn the fellowship of daisies. You will come to know your neighbor by the blossoms that he raises; If you’d get away from boredom and find new delights to look for, Learn the joy of budding pansies which you’ve kept a special nook for. If you ever think of dying and you fear to wake tomorrow, Plant a garden! It will cure you of your melancholy sorrow. Once you’ve learned to know peonies, petunias, and roses, You will find every morning some new happiness discloses.   Today's book recommendation: Rose Recipes from Olden Times by Eleanor Sinclair Rhode   This is an oldie but goodie and it was published back in 1973.   The author teaches many applications for working with roses including how to crystallize the petals and preserve the buds, how to use the rose leaves to flavor wines and vinegar, and how to use roses in medicinal ways.   So much rose wisdom has been lost to time. It’s wonderful to have resources like this still available. This book offers 83 recipes all together thanks to the herbalist Eleanor Sinclair Rhode, who gathered her information from a number of legendary herbalists, such as Sir Hugh Platt, Gervase Markham. Today's Garden Chore Pick herbs for fresh use and also for drying. Most herbs have a more concentrated flavor if they are not allowed to bolt or flower. Frequent harvesting will also accomplish that. As a bonus, harvesting encourages fresh, vigorous growth and keeps them growing longer into the season.     Something Sweet  Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart   Here’s another excerpt from a letter that Elizabeth Lawrence wrote to her sister on August 20, 1940: "I have finished [the chapter on] Summer, and I only have [the chapter on] Fall to do—which is short. I hope I can get it done quickly, and have time to rewrite after your reading.   If you get back before I do [from a trip with Bessie and sister Ann], and can find time to look into my garden, will you see if Nerine undulata is in bloom? And if it is, pick it when all of the flowers are out, and put it in your refrigerator until I get back.   It bloomed last year while I was gone, and I have never seen it, and it is the most exciting bulb I have. I enclose a map of where it is, and of other things that might bloom.   Don’t bother about any of them—don’t look for Ridgeway [color chart]. I am taking it with me in case we get to any nurseries.…"   Nerine undulata is an Amaryllis.  It grows 18 inches tall and has umbels of 8-12 slender, crinkled pale pink flowers and it blooms in autumn.   Thanks for listening to the daily gardener, and remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

Larry can make a duplicate key by eye, but somehow can't identify his own car. Plus a tribute to Alfred E. Newman and Butterfly McQueen. Then Larry talks about the great war movie "Kelly's Heroes" and recites the poem "A Boy And His Dad" by Edgar Albert Guest. Quote of the week: "Martians could land and say, "German?" LarryMillerShow.com

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Larry gets the perfect present for a dead head's Father's Day! Also in tribute to Dads, Larry recites "Fathers" by Edgar Albert Guest. And we hear a little bit about Larry's time on the set of "Ten Things I Hate About You." http://LarryMillerShow.com Quote of the week: "Every Year: Old Spice"

Happy Halloween!!! Episode 21 is here (Season 2 Episode 3) Hosted by Richard B McLean, Joshua, BonnieJean, & Lorelei Black There are Strange Things Done. . . My Grandfather shares the story of when He got lost when he was five? Spooky Stories and Favorite Spooky Movies Featured Media This Week: No Anchovies Please - J. Giles Band | Me and My Arrow by Harry Nilsson - performed by Hugo Montenegro and his Orchestra | The Velvet Ribbon by Ann McGovern | The Cremation of Sam McGee by Robert W. Service performed by Glenn Ashcraft | My Paw Said So by Edgar Albert Guest performed by Glenn Ashcraft | Uncle Josh Gets a Haircut by Cal Stewart performed by Glenn Ashcraft | The Village Blacksmith by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow performed by Glenn Ashcraft | Our Theme is By Sam Davis Have a question or comment that you’d like played on the air? — Please Leave a Message at (801) Sketch1 — [(801) 753-8241]

Why hasn't street sweeping changed in 80 years? And are Fuller Brush men extinct now? On Poetry Corner, Larry recites the great poem "Hard Luck" by Edgar Albert Guest. And we hear about the movie "How The West Was Won." Quote of the week: "Lots of love and action. Like your house, and mine." http://LarryMillerShow.com

In honor of Pearl Harbor Day, Larry talks about the movie "From Here To Eternity" and Pearl Harbor vets. On Poetry Corner, Larry recites "The Glory Of Age" by Edgar Albert Guest. http://LarryMillerShow.com

Kaylind Olson tells about her grandmother and the lesson she learned one day as a young girl, in the moment. She reads an encouraging poem by Edgar Albert Guest, "It Couldn't Be Done" to emphasize that no matter our age, we really can do whatever it is we may choose.