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Mind the Muse

Dec 20, 2023

396 - Christmas carols are written and composed with words and notes that last through the decades.  Many holiday hymns have been with us for centuries.  This episode features reading, singing and playing traditional Christmas carols and a recording from a 2013 holiday.  My family sang as an ensemble every year from as...


Nov 19, 2023

394 - Not a Morning Person -- "Why I Won't Get Out of Bed" with reading and commentary by Martha Pineno.  An entry from a journal of my mother from when she was studying, pursing and promoting her writing.   

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Oct 29, 2023

393 - listen to "The Pumpkin," a poem written by John Greenleaf Whittier (1807 - 1892) read by Martha Pineno. Pumpkin puree mixing is "spread" around in sound in the background.  

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Oct 15, 2023

391-9 Activities that Clear your Mind.  When you need a break from all your cranium chatter -- try one or all of these suggestions to add ease to your mind and allow for more access to creative thoughts.   

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Sep 24, 2023

389 - Todays episode is a succinct commentary and inquiry podering the practice of events that include beer and wine tasting to aquire operating costs in lieu of soliciting direct donations for libraries, galleries, plays, ballet, schools, orchestras.   What is your opinion of this money making method?

Beer or Books. ...