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Dr. Landon Loftin returns to the show to discuss Kenneth Grahame, the author behind "The Wind in the Willows".[Show Notes]
Drift into dreamland with Chapter 2 of Kenneth Grahame's timeless classic "The Wind in the Willows," where adventure awaits beyond the familiar riverbank. Join Rat and Mole as they visit the grand Toad Hall, where their excitable friend Mr. Toad reveals his latest passion – a gleaming canary-yellow gypsy caravan. The trio embarks on what promises to be a grand adventure along country lanes and rolling downs. So snuggle up in your blankets and have sweet dreams. The music in this episode is Redolent by Ever So Blue. Text a Story Suggestion (or just say hi!)Dreamful is sponsored by AquaTruUse code "DREAMFUL" for 20% off any AquaTru water purifier! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showNeed more Dreamful? For more info about the show, episodes, and ways to support; check out our website www.dreamfulstories.com Subscribe on Buzzsprout to get bonus episodes in the regular feed & a shout-out in an upcoming episode! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts for bonus episodes at apple.co/dreamful To get bonus episodes synced to your Spotify app & a shout-out in an upcoming episode, subscribe to dreamful.supercast.com You can also support us with ratings, kind words, & sharing this podcast with loved ones. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/dreamfulpodcast & Instagram @dreamfulpodcast! Dreamful is produced and hosted by Jordan Blair. Edited by Katie Sokolovska. Theme song by Joshua Snodgrass. Cover art by Jordan Blair. ©️ Dreamful LLC
What happens when the hereditary office of village executioner falls to a woman? Kenneth Grahame, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com, and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an episode with a friend. It all helps. Thank you so much. Kenneth Grahame is most famous for his superb fantasies, “The Wind in the Willows”, and “The Reluctant Dragon”. Today's story is in a similar vein, where a woman demands her birthright of village executioner – and performs her duty with profound competency. And now, The Headswoman, by Kenneth Grahame Follow this link to become a monthly supporter: Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:
What happens when the hereditary office of village executioner falls to a woman? Kenneth Grahame, today on The Classic Tales Podcast. Welcome to The Classic Tales Podcast. Thank you for listening. If you'd like to ensure the future of The Classic Tales, please visit the website, classictalesaudiobooks.com, and either make a donation, buy an audiobook, or pick up one of our many support options. And if you can't support us monetarily, leave us a review or share an episode with a friend. It all helps. Thank you so much. Kenneth Grahame is most famous for his superb fantasies, “The Wind in the Willows”, and “The Reluctant Dragon”. Today's story is in a similar vein, where a woman demands her birthright of village executioner – and performs her duty with profound competency. And now, The Headswoman, by Kenneth Grahame Follow this link to become a monthly supporter: Follow this link to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: Follow this link to subscribe to the Arsène Lupin Podcast: Follow this link to follow us on Instagram: Follow this link to follow us on Facebook:
Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.If you've ever thought about reading more classics but felt overwhelmed or unsure where to start, this episode is for you! Victoria from Bibliolifestyle recommends approachable, seasonally appropriate classic novels perfect for spring reading. Whether you're a longtime classics lover or a curious beginner, you'll walk away with thoughtful picks and helpful tips to get started.⏱️ Episode Timestamps00:00:00 – Welcome + Intro to Victoria from Bibliolifestyle00:00:50 – Why Classics Can Feel Intimidating + Tips for Getting Started00:02:45 – Book Rec #1: The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim00:04:00 – Book Rec #2: A Room with a View by E.M. Forster00:05:30 – Book Rec #3: Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery00:07:10 – Book Rec #4: The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett00:09:00 – How to Choose the Right Classic for You Based on Mood or Theme00:09:45 – Bonus Rec: The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame00:10:50 – Final Tips for Reading Classics + Encouragement to Start00:11:20 – Where to Find More Resources + Victoria's Blog and Videos00:11:40 – Wrap-Up and ThanksBooks Recommended in This Episode:The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim https://amzn.to/442LP4UA Room with a View by E.M. Forster https://amzn.to/41Tux95Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery https://amzn.to/3DNZn9XThe Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett https://amzn.to/4iJpOMYBonus Pick: The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame https://amzn.to/4laccvVTips for Reading Classics:Take your time—don't rush through the language or structure.Choose editions with helpful annotations and introductions.Discuss with a friend or join a book club or challenge.Follow your interests—don't force a title that doesn't appeal to you.If you're a total beginner, start with shorter or lighter classics like The Wind in the Willows.Additional Resources:Listen to Victoria's previous episode on classic love stories. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4BUFcFN9fOPS5fpxd7kKTo?si=xfsAlgCLSd6YOArpP4ipfwWatch Victoria's YouTube video on toxic couples in classics. https://youtu.be/o8wwNkXHKX0?si=0Cd_dpPJckAJWKLmExplore her blog for more guides: Bibliolifestyle.comConnect
In tonight's Hypnotic Bedtime Story, we're enjoying the classic tale of the Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame. So empty your mind, and let Jessica's words lull you deeper, and deeper, into relaxation. As always, tonight's episode will start with a relaxing introduction from Jessica, before we sink into tonight's Sleep Hypnosis. Want more Sleep Magic? Join Sleep Magic Premium ✨ Enjoy 2 bonus episodes a month plus all episodes ad-free, access to Jessica's complete back catalog of over 60 episodes, and show your support to Jessica. To Subscribe
Beer makes the Drunk Guys poop poop this week when the read Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. They get windy after: Miami Mice by KCBC, Claw and Order by KCBC, and Scatterbrain by Finback Brewery. Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday for The House on Mango Street by
Radijo vaidinimas „Vėjas gluosniuose“ pagal to paties pavadinimo Keneto Greihemo knygą. Radiofonizacijos autorius Andrius Patiomkinas, režisierius Romualdas Vikšraitis, garso režisierė Lina Dainienė. Vaidina Marius Meilūnas, Povilas Adomaitis, Dainius Kazlauskas, Šarūnas Januškevičius, Goda Simonaitytė, Justina Nemanytė, Anupras Jucius. 2017m.
Radijo vaidinimas „Vėjas gluosniuose“ pagal to paties pavadinimo Keneto Greihemo knygą. Radiofonizacijos autorius Andrius Patiomkinas, režisierius Romualdas Vikšraitis, garso režisierė Lina Dainienė. Vaidina: marius Meilūnas, Povilas Adomaitis, Dainius Kazlauskas, Šarūnas Januškevičius, Goda Simonaitytė, Justina Nemanytė, Anupras Jucius. 2017m.
Radijo vaidinimas „Vėjas gluosniuose“ pagal to paties pavadinimo Keneto Greihemo knygą. Radiofonizacijos autorius Andrius Patiomkinas, režisierius Romualdas Vikšraitis, garso režisierė Lina Dainienė. Vaidina: marius Meilūnas, Povilas Adomaitis, Dainius Kazlauskas, Šarūnas Januškevičius, Goda Simonaitytė, Justina Nemanytė, Anupras Jucius. 2017m.
Radijo vaidinimas „Vėjas gluosniuose“ pagal to paties pavadinimo Keneto Greihemo knygą. Radiofonizacijos autorius Andrius Patiomkinas, režisierius Romualdas Vikšraitis, garso režisierė Lina Dainienė. Vaidina: marius Meilūnas, Povilas Adomaitis, Dainius Kazlauskas, Šarūnas Januškevičius, Goda Simonaitytė, Justina Nemanytė, Anupras Jucius. 2017m.
Send us a textAlong the towpath winter slowly fades. If we are not quite in spring yet, we can feel it close at hand. Join us tonight as we celebrate the shifts in light and tone across the landscape and from deep within. Journal entry: 26th February, Wednesday“For me, there are few things more beautiful and soul inspiring than this: Rain on water, Old growth by the waterside, Time-bleached reeds Standing like Nepalese prayer flags. The song of home. Signals of transcendence.”Episode Information:In this episode I read following poems:‘Winter' by Frank Mansell ‘XXXIV' by Idris Davies (adapted by Max Boyce ‘When we walked to Merthyr Tydfil')I also read excerpts from Book of Seasons by William Howitt (1833) and The Golden Age by Kenneth Grahame (1895). I also refer to the 1973 BBC Play for Today ‘Shakespeare or Bust' which can be viewed on YouTube. With special thanks to our lock-wheelersfor supporting this podcast.Kevin B. Fleur and David Mcloughlin Lois Raphael Tania Yorgey Andrea Hansen Chris Hinds David Dirom Chris and Alan on NB Land of Green Ginger Captain Arlo Rebecca Russell Allison on the narrowboat Mukka Derek and Pauline Watts Anna V. Orange Cookie Mary Keane. Tony Rutherford. Arabella Holzapfel. Rory with MJ and Kayla. Narrowboat Precious Jet. Linda Reynolds Burkins. Richard Noble. Carol Ferguson. Tracie Thomas Mark and Tricia Stowe Madeleine SmithGeneral DetailsThe intro and the outro music is ‘Crying Cello' by Oleksii_Kalyna (2024) licensed for free-use by Pixabay (189988). Narrowboat engine recorded by 'James2nd' on the River Weaver, Cheshire. Uploaded to Freesound.org on 23rd June 2018. Creative Commons Licence. Piano and keyboard interludes composed and performed by Helen Ingram.All other audio recorded on site. Support the showBecome a 'Lock-Wheeler'Would you like to support this podcast by becoming a 'lock-wheeler' for Nighttime on Still Waters? Find out more: 'Lock-wheeling' for Nighttime on Still Waters.Contact Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/noswpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimeonstillwaters/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/noswpod.bsky.social Mastodon: https://mastodon.world/@nosw I would love to hear from you. You can email me at nighttimeonstillwaters@gmail.com or drop me a line by going to the nowspod website and using either the contact form or, if you prefer, record your message by clicking on the microphone icon. For more information about Nighttime on Still Waters You can find more information and photographs about the podcasts and life aboard the Erica on our website at noswpod.com.
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Here is a Premium Season preview of The Reluctant Dragon by Kenneth Grahame. First published in 1898.Welcome to Send Me To Sleep, the place to find a good night's rest. My name is Andrew, and I help you fall asleep by reading relaxing books and stories.If you find this podcast effective, please consider subscribing, so you can stay up-to-date with new weekly episodes and fall asleep consistently, each night.Start your 7-day free trial of Send Me to Sleep Premium today, and enjoy our two upcoming exclusive episodes: https://sendmetosleep.supercast.com/Vote on our next book: https://forms.gle/4YeriASaLju9Jqbz6Enjoying the show? Leave us a rating and review: Apple Podcasts - SpotifySign up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date on all of the sleepiest news: https://sendmetosleep.com/podcast/Visit our website: Send Me To Sleep - World's Sleepiest WebsiteFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sendmetosleepco/Do not listen to this sleep story whilst driving or operating machinery. Please only listen to the Send Me To Sleep podcast in a safe place where you can relax and fall asleep. Our AppsRedeem exclusive, unlimited access to premium content for 1 month FREE in our mobile apps built by the Slumber Studios team:Deep Sleep Sounds App: deepsleepsounds.com/sendmetosleepSlumber App: slumber.fm/sendmetosleep
Welcome to our Festive Calendar, a special series of The Reader Podcast. Every day this December we will share with you a seasonal poem or a short extract from a novel or story, read by one of our staff or volunteer Reader Leaders. Today's reading is an extract from the novel 'The Wind in the Willows' by Kenneth Grahame. It's read by Mary Crotty, who works for The Reader. The Wind in the Willows at Bookshop.org Support our Christmas Appeal and make a difference to the lives of people living with dementia. Please give what you can at www.thereader.org.uk Production by Chris Lynn. Music by Chris Lynn & Frank Johnson
Chris is joined by Angela Teal and Marena Bleech of In the Burrow Books to discuss Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows! More episode description to come! In the meantime, enjoy!
Hello to you listening in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Time Out Tuesday and your host, Diane Wyzga.Walking home from a trip to the library and post office the other day in the damp chill that has settled on Whidbey Island I heard them before I saw them. Looking up I could make out two bald eagles hunting over Holmes Harbor. Like a child I held steady in silent witness and thought of this from Kenneth Grahame: “All this he saw, for one moment breathless and intense, vivid on the morning sky; and still, as he looked, he lived; and still, as he lived, he wondered.” ~ Kenneth GrahameIf you are curious and would like to learn more about the bald eagle, click HERE to watch 11 minutes on the Nature Here TV show featuring bald eagles wintering in Oregon and Washington.Question: What has prompted you to be still, live breathless and wonder?You're always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today✓ Stay current with Diane as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack and on LinkedInStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.
The Wind in the Willows is a classic novel for young readers. But, uh, why? Is it the animals that are basically just Edwardian gentlemen? Is it the deep longing for a nostalgic pastoral past? Is it the friend who is addicted to cars?! Surely, these are all universal childhood experiences.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/overdue and get on your way to being your best self.Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis.Follow @overduepod on Instagram and BlueskyAdvertise on OverdueSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Kenneth Grahame (8 March 1859 – 6 July 1932) is best remembered for the classic of children's literature The Wind in the Willows (1908). Scottish by birth, he spent most of his childhood with his grandmother in England, following the death of his mother and his father's inability to look after the children. After attending St Edward's School in Oxford, his ambition to attend university was thwarted and he joined the Bank of England, where he had a successful career. Before writing The Wind in the Willows, he published three other books: Pagan Papers (1893), The Golden Age(1895), and Dream Days (1898).-bio via Wikipedia Get full access to The Daily Poem Podcast at dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe
Join Harrigan, Karl (The GMologist Presents), Menion aka Rob (Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi), and myself for a Mork Borg panel discussion followed by a book review with Joe (Hindsightless) on The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. Confessions of a Wee Tim'rous Bushi Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/menion Harrigan's Hearth Blog https://harriganshearth.substack.com The GMologist on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thegmologist9270/videos Scvmbirther Mork Borg Character Generator https://scvmbirther.makedatanotlore.dev Hindsightless Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joe-richter9 Ways to contact me: Google Voice Number for US callers: (540) 445-1145 Speakpipe for international callers: https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon Discord. Invite for the Audio Dungeon Discord https://discord.gg/j5H8hGr Home page for this show https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.carrd.co Blog https://nerdsrpgvarietycast.com Proud member of the Grog-talk Empire https://www.grogcon.com/podcast Ray Otus did the coffee cup art for this show ? provides music for my show. Spikepit https://www.youtube.com/@spikepit6258?app=desktop provided the "Have no fear" sound clip.
Anne Enright, writer, critic, Booker winner, kindly made time back in 2023 for Irish literature maven Paige Reynolds and for John Plotz in his role as host for our sister podcast, Novel Dialogue. In this conversation, she reads from The Wren, The Wren and says we don't yet know if the web has become a space of exposure or of authority. We can be sure that the state of diffusion we all exist in is “pixilated”–though perhaps we can take comfort from the fact that “Jeff Bezos…is not as interested in your period as you might think.” Anne speaks of “a moment of doom” when a writer simply commits to a character, unlovely as they may or must turn out to be. (Although The Wren The Wren harbors one exception: “Terry is lovely.”) She also corrects one reviewer: her characters aren't working class, they're “just Irish.” Asked about teaching, Anne emphasizes giving students permission to write absolutely anything they want–while simultaneously “mortifying them…condemning them to absolute hell” by pointing out the need to engage in contemporary conversation. Students should aim for writing that mixes authority with carelessness. However, “to get to that state of carefree expression is very hard.” Although tempted by Lewis Carroll and Kenneth Grahame, Anne has a clear winner when it comes to Novel Dialogue's traditional "signature question": A. A. Milne's Now We Are Six. Mentioned in this Episode: By Anne Enright: The Gathering (2007; Booker Prize) The Forgotten Waltz (2011) The Green Road (2015) The Portable Virgin Taking Pictures Yesterday's Weather Granta Book of the Irish Short Story Making Babies: Stumbling into Motherhood No Authority Also mentioned: Patricia Lockwood, No One is Talking about This Sally Rooney on the social life of the young on the internet, e.g. Conversations with Friends Christopher Hitchens, “Booze and Fags:” Transcript. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Anne Enright, writer, critic, Booker winner, kindly made time back in 2023 for Irish literature maven Paige Reynolds and for John Plotz in his role as host for our sister podcast, Novel Dialogue. In this conversation, she reads from The Wren, The Wren and says we don't yet know if the web has become a space of exposure or of authority. We can be sure that the state of diffusion we all exist in is “pixilated”–though perhaps we can take comfort from the fact that “Jeff Bezos…is not as interested in your period as you might think.” Anne speaks of “a moment of doom” when a writer simply commits to a character, unlovely as they may or must turn out to be. (Although The Wren The Wren harbors one exception: “Terry is lovely.”) She also corrects one reviewer: her characters aren't working class, they're “just Irish.” Asked about teaching, Anne emphasizes giving students permission to write absolutely anything they want–while simultaneously “mortifying them…condemning them to absolute hell” by pointing out the need to engage in contemporary conversation. Students should aim for writing that mixes authority with carelessness. However, “to get to that state of carefree expression is very hard.” Although tempted by Lewis Carroll and Kenneth Grahame, Anne has a clear winner when it comes to Novel Dialogue's traditional "signature question": A. A. Milne's Now We Are Six. Mentioned in this Episode: By Anne Enright: The Gathering (2007; Booker Prize) The Forgotten Waltz (2011) The Green Road (2015) The Portable Virgin Taking Pictures Yesterday's Weather Granta Book of the Irish Short Story Making Babies: Stumbling into Motherhood No Authority Also mentioned: Patricia Lockwood, No One is Talking about This Sally Rooney on the social life of the young on the internet, e.g. Conversations with Friends Christopher Hitchens, “Booze and Fags:” Transcript. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anne Enright, writer, critic, Booker winner, kindly made time back in 2023 for Irish literature maven Paige Reynolds and for John Plotz in his role as host for our sister podcast, Novel Dialogue. In this conversation, she reads from The Wren, The Wren and says we don't yet know if the web has become a space of exposure or of authority. We can be sure that the state of diffusion we all exist in is “pixilated”–though perhaps we can take comfort from the fact that “Jeff Bezos…is not as interested in your period as you might think.” Anne speaks of “a moment of doom” when a writer simply commits to a character, unlovely as they may or must turn out to be. (Although The Wren The Wren harbors one exception: “Terry is lovely.”) She also corrects one reviewer: her characters aren't working class, they're “just Irish.” Asked about teaching, Anne emphasizes giving students permission to write absolutely anything they want–while simultaneously “mortifying them…condemning them to absolute hell” by pointing out the need to engage in contemporary conversation. Students should aim for writing that mixes authority with carelessness. However, “to get to that state of carefree expression is very hard.” Although tempted by Lewis Carroll and Kenneth Grahame, Anne has a clear winner when it comes to Novel Dialogue's traditional "signature question": A. A. Milne's Now We Are Six. Mentioned in this Episode: By Anne Enright: The Gathering (2007; Booker Prize) The Forgotten Waltz (2011) The Green Road (2015) The Portable Virgin Taking Pictures Yesterday's Weather Granta Book of the Irish Short Story Making Babies: Stumbling into Motherhood No Authority Also mentioned: Patricia Lockwood, No One is Talking about This Sally Rooney on the social life of the young on the internet, e.g. Conversations with Friends Christopher Hitchens, “Booze and Fags:” Transcript. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies
Anne Enright, writer, critic, Booker winner, kindly made time back in 2023 for Irish literature maven Paige Reynolds and for John Plotz in his role as host for our sister podcast, Novel Dialogue. In this conversation, she reads from The Wren, The Wren and says we don't yet know if the web has become a space of exposure or of authority. We can be sure that the state of diffusion we all exist in is “pixilated”–though perhaps we can take comfort from the fact that “Jeff Bezos…is not as interested in your period as you might think.” Anne speaks of “a moment of doom” when a writer simply commits to a character, unlovely as they may or must turn out to be. (Although The Wren The Wren harbors one exception: “Terry is lovely.”) She also corrects one reviewer: her characters aren't working class, they're “just Irish.” Asked about teaching, Anne emphasizes giving students permission to write absolutely anything they want–while simultaneously “mortifying them…condemning them to absolute hell” by pointing out the need to engage in contemporary conversation. Students should aim for writing that mixes authority with carelessness. However, “to get to that state of carefree expression is very hard.” Although tempted by Lewis Carroll and Kenneth Grahame, Anne has a clear winner when it comes to Novel Dialogue's traditional "signature question": A. A. Milne's Now We Are Six. Mentioned in this Episode: By Anne Enright: The Gathering (2007; Booker Prize) The Forgotten Waltz (2011) The Green Road (2015) The Portable Virgin Taking Pictures Yesterday's Weather Granta Book of the Irish Short Story Making Babies: Stumbling into Motherhood No Authority Also mentioned: Patricia Lockwood, No One is Talking about This Sally Rooney on the social life of the young on the internet, e.g. Conversations with Friends Christopher Hitchens, “Booze and Fags:” Transcript. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature
Anne Enright, writer, critic, Booker winner, kindly made time back in 2023 for Irish literature maven Paige Reynolds and for John Plotz in his role as host for our sister podcast, Novel Dialogue. In this conversation, she reads from The Wren, The Wren and says we don't yet know if the web has become a space of exposure or of authority. We can be sure that the state of diffusion we all exist in is “pixilated”–though perhaps we can take comfort from the fact that “Jeff Bezos…is not as interested in your period as you might think.” Anne speaks of “a moment of doom” when a writer simply commits to a character, unlovely as they may or must turn out to be. (Although The Wren The Wren harbors one exception: “Terry is lovely.”) She also corrects one reviewer: her characters aren't working class, they're “just Irish.” Asked about teaching, Anne emphasizes giving students permission to write absolutely anything they want–while simultaneously “mortifying them…condemning them to absolute hell” by pointing out the need to engage in contemporary conversation. Students should aim for writing that mixes authority with carelessness. However, “to get to that state of carefree expression is very hard.” Although tempted by Lewis Carroll and Kenneth Grahame, Anne has a clear winner when it comes to Novel Dialogue's traditional "signature question": A. A. Milne's Now We Are Six. Mentioned in this Episode: By Anne Enright: The Gathering (2007; Booker Prize) The Forgotten Waltz (2011) The Green Road (2015) The Portable Virgin Taking Pictures Yesterday's Weather Granta Book of the Irish Short Story Making Babies: Stumbling into Motherhood No Authority Also mentioned: Patricia Lockwood, No One is Talking about This Sally Rooney on the social life of the young on the internet, e.g. Conversations with Friends Christopher Hitchens, “Booze and Fags:” Transcript. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A writer concerned with wondrous beetles and beautiful birds, M G Leonard and her award-winning books, for the past decade, have been inspiring the entomologists and ornithologists of tomorrow. Here, Leonard joins Oakes on the banks of the river that inspired Kenneth Grahame's "The Wind in the Willows" for an episode about how Nature and Storytelling are vitally important in inspiring young (and old) minds. In an interview that spans the arts - everything from Shakespeare to "Starship Troopers" - David and Maya discuss why badgers walk like an actor called Michael Bryant, how Ladybirds are actually Transformers, why Entomologists hate "The Hungry Caterpillar", and why beetles deserve a co-credit for authoring Darwin's "The Origin of the Species". Most importantly, hear how Maya's journey into our natural world was far from guaranteed; in reality, it was a wild journey forged through stories, storytelling and one or two lies. Initially just a "Bug Tourist", Maya is now the Vice President for the insect charity BugLife, and manifested the world's first Masters Degree in Entomology. All that, and how to survive if you were ever to find yourself in a battle against a human-sized beetle! Why not become a "Subscription Squirrel" on our Patreon, and help support the production of this podcast? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Britain and its rural communities have been obsessed with Badgers for centuries. Sometimes cast as hero, sometimes as villain, tales of their behaviour can be found woven into the fabric of our nation's folk stories. They have since been immortalised in literature by the likes of Beatrix Potter and Kenneth Grahame. Their prominence in rural life continues into our modern Britain, where Badgers find themselves in the crosshairs of an ongoing cull. But are Badgers the villain of this new tale - persecuting farmers trying to make ends meet within our complicated food chain - or are they the unfortunate scapegoat in a politically-motivated act of extreme animal cruelty? David meets up with Dr Hannah Trayford, the Badger Trust Campaigns and Research Manager, and award-winning photographer Rachel Bigsby, the Badger Trust Youth Ambassador, to understand a little more about the realities of the ongoing cull, and the (lack of) science backing it up. Is it justifiable to cull 50% of the national Badger population, when it is 800 times more likely for cattle to spread Bovine Tuberculosis to Badgers, than the other way around? And if that all sounds too dour, then fear not, for the first 20 minutes of this podcast is actually about Orang-utans and the joy of photographing sea birds! Why not become a "Subscription Squirrel" on our Patreon, and help support the production of this podcast? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Subconscious Realms Episode 282 - PAN: The Great God's Modern Return - Paul Robichaud. Ladies & Gentlemen, on this Episode of Subconscious Realms we welcome Paul Robichaud to discuss his book; PAN: The Great God's Modern Return. Paul delivers an Absolute Mind-Blowing Perspective & just as you'd expect, Shit get's Weird in this full on Realm-Fest
Relax and get lost in Chapter 11 of “The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame. Tune in tomorrow to hear what happens next! Want to do an actual Book Club? Go bust out the cheese and wine on The Daily Book Club discord and chat with other listeners about the story! Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3xFlCuW The music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions. The wonderful cover art is by Gracie Canaan. The voice recreation in this reading is powered by ElevenLabs and made by Otis Gray.
Relax and get lost in Chapter 10 of “The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame. Tune in tomorrow to hear what happens next! Want to do an actual Book Club? Go bust out the cheese and wine on The Daily Book Club discord and chat with other listeners about the story! Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3xFlCuW The music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions. The wonderful cover art is by Gracie Canaan. The voice recreation in this reading is powered by ElevenLabs and made by Otis Gray.
Relax and get lost in Chapter 9 of “The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame. Tune in tomorrow to hear what happens next! Want to do an actual Book Club? Go bust out the cheese and wine on The Daily Book Club discord and chat with other listeners about the story! Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3xFlCuW The music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions. The wonderful cover art is by Gracie Canaan. The voice recreation in this reading is powered by ElevenLabs and made by Otis Gray.
In tonight's episode we meet a couple of beautiful spring flowers with some fearsome reputations and go about spring cleaning a very messy and cluttered boat with the help of Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows.Journal entry:8th May, Wednesday.“A May evening of golden haze And drifting willow down And the busy day winds down.Nearby, lambs call as mothers graze and nuzzle Beyond them, chiff-chaff, robin, and bluetit. Further distant, the sound of children playing. Beyond that a dog barks and another answers. Further still a train clatters over some points.Encircled by ever increasing concentric rings of soundscapes That pin me to the epicentre of this May evening of golden haze." Episode Information:Karen and Jason made a video of their time on NB Sam's Drum. You can view it here: Leaving America for a Narrowboat.With special thanks to our lock-wheelersfor supporting this podcast.Chris and Alan on NB Land of Green Ginger Captain Arlo Rebecca Russell Allison on the narrowboat Mukka Derek and Pauline Watts Anna V. Orange Cookie Donna Kelly Mary Keane. Tony Rutherford. Arabella Holzapfel. Rory with MJ and Kayla. Narrowboat Precious Jet. Linda Reynolds Burkins. Richard Noble. Carol Ferguson. Tracie Thomas Mark and Tricia Stowe Madeleine SmithGeneral DetailsIn the intro and the outro, Saint-Saen's The Swan is performed by Karr and Bernstein (1961) and available on CC at archive.org. Two-stroke narrowboat engine recorded by 'James2nd' on the River Weaver, Cheshire. Uploaded to Freesound.org on 23rd June 2018. Creative Commons Licence. Piano and keyboard interludes composed and performed by Helen Ingram.All other audio recorded on site.Support the Show.Become a 'Lock-Wheeler'Would you like to support this podcast by becoming a 'lock-wheeler' for Nighttime on Still Waters? Find out more: 'Lock-wheeling' for Nighttime on Still Waters.ContactFor pictures of Erica and images related to the podcasts or to contact me, follow me on: Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/noswpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimeonstillwaters/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoswPod Mastodon: https://mastodon.world/@nosw I would love to hear from you. You can email me at nighttimeonstillwaters@gmail.com or drop me a line by going to the nowspod website and using either the contact form or, if you prefer, record your message by clicking on the microphone icon. For more information about Nighttime on Still Waters You can find more information and photographs about the podcasts and life aboard the Erica on our website at noswpod.com.
Relax and get lost in Chapter 8 of “The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame. Tune in tomorrow to hear what happens next! Want to do an actual Book Club? Go bust out the cheese and wine on The Daily Book Club discord and chat with other listeners about the story! Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3xFlCuW The music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions. The wonderful cover art is by Gracie Canaan. The voice recreation in this reading is powered by ElevenLabs and made by Otis Gray.
Relax and get lost in Chapter 7 of “The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame. Tune in tomorrow to hear what happens next! Want to do an actual Book Club? Go bust out the cheese and wine on The Daily Book Club discord and chat with other listeners about the story! Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3xFlCuW The music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions. The wonderful cover art is by Gracie Canaan. The voice recreation in this reading is powered by ElevenLabs and made by Otis Gray.
Relax and get lost in Chapter 6 of “The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame. Tune in tomorrow to hear what happens next! Want to do an actual Book Club? Go bust out the cheese and wine on The Daily Book Club discord and chat with other listeners about the story! Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3xFlCuW The music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions. The wonderful cover art is by Gracie Canaan. The voice recreation in this reading is powered by ElevenLabs and made by Otis Gray.
Relax and get lost in Chapter 5 of “The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame. Tune in tomorrow to hear what happens next! Want to do an actual Book Club? Go bust out the cheese and wine on The Daily Book Club discord and chat with other listeners about the story! Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3xFlCuW The music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions. The wonderful cover art is by Gracie Canaan. The voice recreation in this reading is powered by ElevenLabs and made by Otis Gray.
Relax and get lost in Chapter 4 of “The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame. Tune in tomorrow to hear what happens next! Want to do an actual Book Club? Go bust out the cheese and wine on The Daily Book Club discord and chat with other listeners about the story! Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3xFlCuW The music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions. The wonderful cover art is by Gracie Canaan. The voice recreation in this reading is powered by ElevenLabs and made by Otis Gray.
Zzz . . . Doze off to the wondrous tale of "The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame. Hear the rest of the book on "The Daily Book Club" podcast zzz This episode is proudly sponsored by ButcherBox. Go to butcherbox.com/sleepy and use code "sleepy" to choose your "Free for a Year" offer, plus get $20 off your first order! For an ad-free version of Sleepy, go to patreon.com/sleepyradio and donate $2! Or click the blue Sleepy logo on the banner of this Spotify page. Thanks zzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Relax and get lost in Chapter 3 of “The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame. Tune in tomorrow to hear what happens next! Want to do an actual Book Club? Go bust out the cheese and wine on The Daily Book Club discord and chat with other listeners about the story! Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3xFlCuW The music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions. The wonderful cover art is by Gracie Canaan. The voice recreation in this reading is powered by ElevenLabs and made by Otis Gray.
Relax and get lost in Chapter 2 of “The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame. Tune in tomorrow to hear what happens next! Want to do an actual Book Club? Go bust out the cheese and wine on The Daily Book Club discord and chat with other listeners about the story! Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3xFlCuW The music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions. The wonderful cover art is by Gracie Canaan. The voice recreation in this reading is powered by ElevenLabs and made by Otis Gray.
Relax and get lost in Chapter 1 of “The Wind in the Willows" by Kenneth Grahame. Tune in tomorrow to hear what happens next! Want to do an actual Book Club? Go bust out the cheese and wine on The Daily Book Club discord and chat with other listeners about the story! Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3xFlCuW The music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions. The wonderful cover art is by Gracie Canaan. The voice recreation in this reading is powered by ElevenLabs and made by Otis Gray.
In tonight's episode we meet a couple of beautiful spring flowers with some fearsome reputations and go about spring cleaning a very messy and cluttered boat with the help of Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows.Journal entry: 20th April, Saturday“A ring of coltsfoot heads has been placed In the crevice of an oak-beam used as a picnic table. They lie bleached and desiccated Shrouded in fine cobweb and dust. They look just like the vestige Of some prehistoric ritual.Perhaps some child placed them there On a sunny day of picnic and leisure. It is good to know That we have not grown so far distant From our forebears to have forgotten Our need to be human.” Episode Information:In this episode I read the opening pages of Kenneth Grahame's (1908) The Wind in the Willows republished by Penguin Classics. I also refer to Roy Vickery's (2019) Vickery's Folk Flora, published by Weidenfeld and Nicolson and With special thanks to our lock-wheelersfor supporting this podcast.Chris and Alan on NB Land of Green Ginger Captain Arlo Rebecca Russell Allison on the narrowboat Mukka Derek and Pauline Watts Anna V. Orange Cookie Donna Kelly Mary Keane. Tony Rutherford. Arabella Holzapfel. Rory with MJ and Kayla. Narrowboat Precious Jet. Linda Reynolds Burkins. Richard Noble. Carol Ferguson. Tracie Thomas Mark and Tricia Stowe Madeleine SmithGeneral DetailsIn the intro and the outro, Saint-Saen's The Swan is performed by Karr and Bernstein (1961) and available on CC at archive.org. Two-stroke narrowboat engine recorded by 'James2nd' on the River Weaver, Cheshire. Uploaded to Freesound.org on 23rd June 2018. Creative Commons Licence. Piano and keyboard interludes composed and performed by Helen Ingram.All other audio recorded on site. Support the Show.Become a 'Lock-Wheeler'Would you like to support this podcast by becoming a 'lock-wheeler' for Nighttime on Still Waters? Find out more: 'Lock-wheeling' for Nighttime on Still Waters.ContactFor pictures of Erica and images related to the podcasts or to contact me, follow me on: Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/noswpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimeonstillwaters/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoswPod Mastodon: https://mastodon.world/@nosw I would love to hear from you. You can email me at nighttimeonstillwaters@gmail.com or drop me a line by going to the nowspod website and using either the contact form or, if you prefer, record your message by clicking on the microphone icon. For more information about Nighttime on Still Waters You can find more information and photographs about the podcasts and life aboard the Erica on our website at noswpod.com.
Anne Enright, writer, critic, Booker winner, kindly makes time for Irish literature maven Paige Reynolds and ND host John Plotz. She reads from The Wren, The Wren (Norton, 2023) and discusses the “etherized” state of our inner lives as they circulate on social media. Anne says we don't yet know if the web has become a space of exposure or of authority, but that the state of diffusion we all exist in is “pixilated”--though perhaps we can take comfort from the fact that “Jeff Bezos...is not as interested in your period as you might think.” Anne speaks of “a moment of doom” when a writer simply commits to a character, unlovely as they may or must turn out to be. (Although The Wren The Wren harbors one exception: “Terry is lovely.”) She also gently corrects one reviewer: her characters aren't working class, they're "just Irish." Asked about teaching, Anne emphasizes giving students permission to write absolutely anything they want--while simultaneously “mortifying them...condemning them to absolute hell” by pointing out the need to engage in contemporary conversation. Students should aim for writing that mixes authority with carelessness. However, “to get to that state of carefree expression is very hard.” Although tempted by Lewis Carroll and Kenneth Grahame, Anne has a clear winner when it comes to the signature question: A. A. Milne's Now We are Six. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Anne Enright, writer, critic, Booker winner, kindly makes time for Irish literature maven Paige Reynolds and ND host John Plotz. She reads from The Wren, The Wren (Norton, 2023) and discusses the “etherized” state of our inner lives as they circulate on social media. Anne says we don't yet know if the web has become a space of exposure or of authority, but that the state of diffusion we all exist in is “pixilated”--though perhaps we can take comfort from the fact that “Jeff Bezos...is not as interested in your period as you might think.” Anne speaks of “a moment of doom” when a writer simply commits to a character, unlovely as they may or must turn out to be. (Although The Wren The Wren harbors one exception: “Terry is lovely.”) She also gently corrects one reviewer: her characters aren't working class, they're "just Irish." Asked about teaching, Anne emphasizes giving students permission to write absolutely anything they want--while simultaneously “mortifying them...condemning them to absolute hell” by pointing out the need to engage in contemporary conversation. Students should aim for writing that mixes authority with carelessness. However, “to get to that state of carefree expression is very hard.” Although tempted by Lewis Carroll and Kenneth Grahame, Anne has a clear winner when it comes to the signature question: A. A. Milne's Now We are Six. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies
Tonight's story to help you fall asleep is the continuation of The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. In this episode, Toad's adventures continue and finally finds his way back home. Support the podcast and enjoy ad-free and bonus episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts. For other podcast platforms go to https://justsleeppodcast.com/supportIf you like this episode, please remember to follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favourite podcast app. Also, share with any family or friends that might have trouble drifting off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jared, Oriana and Ned discuss Jared's choice of topic: Beowulf. The famed Old English poem, the longest extant poetic work in general preserved in that language, almost accidentally survived over the years until it became more widely recognized in the 1700s, including surviving a fire. It has since become a cornerstone of studies of English literature, telling the story of a heroic Geat warrior who defeats two monstrous presences on a visit to an afflicted Danish kingdom, and who in later years as an aging king slays a dragon at the cost of his life and, it is strongly implied, his kingdom's. Tolkien knew the work thoroughly and regularly taught it in his academic career, leading to both a prose translation and various notes and commentaries that Christopher Tolkien presented and edited for a 2015 publication. But besides the notable connections that can be made between the poem and elements of his own legendarium, Tolkien has a further place in Beowulf scholarship thanks to his most famed academic work, the 1936 lecture “Beowulf: The Monsters and The Critics,” which single-handedly reframed the poem from being primarily seen as a historical document to being considered as a remarkable work of imagination. What are some of the key differences between Beowulf's world and ethos and Tolkien's own reworking of it into his legendarium, in terms of character, society and more? What points does Tolkien bring up in his lecture that provides a deeper insight into how he was not only arguing for the Beowulf poet – whoever it might be – but also placing his own work into that lineage? How do the portrayals of the various monsters Beowulf faces differ, and what in particular makes Grendel's mother such a fascinating character? And how many moments per episode are points raised and then suddenly realized to be maybe not accurate? (Sorry about that.)Show Notes.Jared's doodle. Gotta be careful with dragons.Ooooooh boy, the angst this Fellowship of Fans post unleashed in some corners when it came to Rings of Power rumors. (On a side note, RoP's Morfydd Clark is in the new two part Agatha Christie Murder is Easy adaptation on Britbox and is unsurprisingly really good!)The whole Matthew Weiner spoiler-war thing re Mad Men was a thing. Was it ever a thing. Here's a sample.Beowulf! You might have heard of it. Plenty of translations freely available, and of course there's Seamus Heaney and Maria Dahvana Headley and etc. And yes there's Tolkien's too.“HWAET!” (Tolkien allegedly really loved to get his students' attention by delivering this full on.)If you haven't read “Beowulf: The Monsters and the Critics,” we really do encourage this. (And picking up the full essay anthology too, key pieces like “A Secret Vice” and “On Fairy-Stories” are included among others.)Kennings are very cool. (But please avoid ‘whale road.')Imagining Tolkien delivering this to the other Beowulf critics is something wild to think about.There's a wide variety of pieces about the women of Beowulf out there; here's one that provides a general summary and consideration about them.If you'd like to see the Nowell Codex, head on over to the British Library, physically or virtually.We've mentioned E. R. Eddison before. Definitely NOT Tolkien.The full historical background that Beowulf draws on is definitely there, though treating the poem as a history itself is not the way to go. Here's a useful piece tackling the history as such.The Geats aren't around as such anymore, and there are reasons for that…It's not directly mentioned in the episode but Tolkien did write and lecture about one of the ‘side' stories in Beowulf, with the results published in the book Finn and Hengest.Did we mention we're not impressed with Silicon Valley's take on Tolkien?Grendel's mother is, no question, awesome.Kenneth Grahame's “The Reluctant Dragon” – definitely not Smaug.“Sellic Spell” really is interesting, and may be the most notable part of the volume it's published in.Michael Crichton's Eaters of the Dead! (But avoid The 13th Warrior.)A last little bonus: didn't bring it up in the episode but Ned remembered seeing Robert Macneil's 1986 documentary series on PBS The Story of English back when it first ran, and the second episode, “The Mother Tongue,” has a brief bit discussing Beowulf and how it might have been performed as a song, as well as a separate section on the impact of the Viking invasions on English as a language led by noted Tolkien scholar and academic descendant Tom Shippey.Support By-The-Bywater (and our network) on Patreon, and you can hang out with us in a friendly Discord.
Today's story is adapted from Kenneth Grahame. Join us as a mole goes outside of his comfort zone and has a wonderful adventure on a boat ride with a water rat. Check out Stories RPG our new show where we play games like Starsworn with all your Max Goodname friends, and Gigacity Guardians featuring the brilliant firefly! https://link.chtbl.com/gigacityDraw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your artwork and share it on our feed!!If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us!Check out our new YouTube channel at youtube.com/storiespodcast. If you've ever wanted to read along with our stories, now you can! These read-along versions of our stories are great for early readers trying to improve their skills or even adults learning English for the first time. Check it out.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chapter 1 What's Counselling For Toads Book by Robert De Board"Counselling for Toads: A Psychological Adventure" is a book written by British psychotherapist Robert De Board. It is a unique and creative work that uses fictional characters, specifically the well-known children's character Toad from "The Wind in the Willows," to explore important psychological concepts and offer insights into human emotions and relationships.The book presents a therapeutic journey undertaken by Toad, who is shown struggling with various psychological issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. Toad seeks the help of a wise therapist called Heron, who employs different therapeutic approaches to guide Toad towards self-discovery, personal growth, and improved mental well-being.Through their sessions together, Heron helps Toad explore his thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, providing valuable guidance and teaching him valuable coping strategies and psychological concepts. The book sheds light on the importance of self-awareness, empathy, and effective communication in building healthier and more fulfilling relationships.While the book uses anthropomorphic animal characters and a fictional setting, it effectively communicates deep psychological concepts and principles in an accessible and engaging way. De Board draws on his experience as a psychotherapist to provide readers with a practical and insightful exploration of various psychological themes, including the impact of past experiences on our present emotions and behaviors, the importance of reflection and self-understanding, and the ability to develop resilience and overcome challenges.Overall, "Counselling for Toads" is a thought-provoking book that combines psychology with storytelling to offer readers a unique perspective on how we navigate through our own emotional struggles and find ways to heal and grow.Chapter 2 Is Counselling For Toads Book A Good Book"Counselling For Toads" by Robert De Board is generally well-regarded by readers. The book uses an allegorical approach, drawing on the characters from Kenneth Grahame's "The Wind in the Willows," to explore the therapeutic process and the challenges of personal growth and self-awareness. Many people have found the book insightful and helpful in understanding their own emotional struggles and relationships. It is worth noting that the book's style may not be suitable for everyone, as it uses anthropomorphized animal characters to represent human psychology. It is recommended to read a sample chapter or reviews to determine if it aligns with your personal interests and preferences.Chapter 3 Counselling For Toads Book by Robert De Board Summary"Counselling for Toads: A Psychological Adventure" is a book written by Robert De Board, first published in 1978. The book takes a unique approach to counseling by using a fictional character, Toad, from Kenneth Grahame's "The Wind in the Willows" as the main protagonist.In the story, Toad visits a therapist named Heron to seek help for his many problems, including his impulsive behavior, addiction to fast cars, and constant need for attention and validation. Heron employs various therapeutic techniques to help Toad explore the root causes of his issues and work towards a more balanced and fulfilling life.Throughout the book, Heron introduces Toad to different therapeutic concepts and approaches, such as psychodynamic theory, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and transactional analysis. Heron helps Toad gain insight into his past experiences, childhood traumas, and his relationships with other characters from "The Wind in the Willows." By examining these aspects, Toad starts to understand the underlying emotional issues that drive...
It's nearly Christmas Eve. Can you feel the magic hovering? If ever there was a time to take a deep breath and let go of all that has not been done to embrace what is here, that time is now. Pull up a chair and relax, my friend. It is Christmas, after all. This very Christmassy episode will ease you into Christmas, reminding you what really matters and encouraging you to let things be perfectly imperfect.This episode includes: A little story from the Arctic CircleA letter from Father ChristmasA moment of reflectionA wintery writing prompt A quick craft idea to give you a fun thing to do on Christmas dayChristmas traditions from around the world (from lovely listeners!)Our nature cornerThose last few get ahead tipsMy Christmas message for youWith inspiration from: Matsuo Basho, Laurie Lee, Johnny Coppin, @NadiykaGerbish, Yaroslav Hrytsak, Dot May Dunn, Elizabeth Jenner, Malcolm Bird, Alan Dart, Kenneth Grahame, JRR Tolkien, Bailey Tolkien and Father Christmas. Handy links:KakslauttenenSweet Salty Spicy Party Nuts recipeEscape to a cosy world of words in my Winter Writing Sanctuary (FREE) December 28-January 6Ingredients for Roasted Nuts recipe shared in this episode:Your choice of nuts (such as pecans, walnuts, brazil nuts, cashews and almonds, and macademias) Any extra flavours you might like such as pumpkin or sunflower seeds and fresh rosemaryMaple syrupButter (optional)Featured in this episode:The Matsuo Basho haiku poem in this episode can be found in Basho: The Complete Haikutranslated by Jane Reichhold (Kodansha) p.658Letters from Father Christmasby JRR Tolkien, edited by Baillie TolkienCider with Rosie by Laurie Lee - excerpt shared can be found in A Country Christmas edited by Johnny Coppin (The Windrush Press) p.47A Ukranian Christmas, by Nadiyka Gerbish and Yaroslav Hrytsak. (Sphere) p.11 and p.15Christmas Around the Village Greenby Dot May Dunn (Orion, p.46)What to look for in Winter by Elizabeth Jenner (Ladybird)The Christmas Handbook by Malcolm Bird and Alan DartThe Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame (as featured in Favorite Poems for Christmas: A Child's Collection (Bushel & Peck Books) p.8You can find all the show notes here: https://bethkempton.com/ccpodcast-shownotes/
This is the fifth in a series of shows from presentations delivered at the Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence seminar on the art of teaching children's literature. The Hoogland Center is an outreach of the Hillsdale College K-12 Education Office and offers seminars in classical academics and pedagogy for teachers of any background. Daniel Coupland, dean of Masters in Classical Education and professor of Education at Hillsdale College, delivers the second portion of a speech on how stories form our moral imagination. In this portion, he uses the example of Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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