In this episode I read the NIV translation of the book of Ecclesiastes. It is my hope that reading this will lead to empathy and compassion for those who find themselves trapped in despair. There is greater meaning in the meaninglessness of this world.

In this bonus mini episode our special guest Jurien Huggins reads his poem, Stutter.

In this bonus episode I analyze a poem from my first reading, The Prophet by Khalil Gibran. I discuss the literary elements used in the poem titled On Children.

In this episode Alice and I read Ocean Meets Sky by The Fan Brothers and we describe the beautiful illustrations.

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I’m this episode, Alice and I read Jack and the Beanstalk and come up with a second ending to the story.

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In this episode I read Rapunzel as told by Rachel Isador with my very quiet listener, Alice.

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ENG 311Creative Writing: In this episode I read The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. This short story is written as a series of unnerving diary entries and is set in 19th century.

In this episode I continue reading poetry from Shiver by Jurien Huggins. This book of poetry is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Shiver-Book-Lost-Jurien-Huggins-ebook/

In this episode I read poetry from Shiver by Jurien Huggins.

This small 72 page book of poetry written by Jurien Huggins, is for lovers and cynics and all you "in-between" folks. It is available as an ebook on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Shiver-Book-Lost-Jurien-Huggins-ebook

In this episode, I read The Creation by James Weldon Johnson and discuss the book and it’s meaning with my 4yo.

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