<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2412300/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Hello thank you for joining me as we leap forward apace into 2025. The moon is already a waxing gibbous, St Valentine’s is around the corner, and Bede talks at us rather with another Wulfhere and Ecgfrith.  It’s cold in England and I am pining for the streets of London as I’ve been cooped up in hospital with my poor ailing mother.  She is so vulnerable with me now and I’ve been doing the sorts of things we hope we’ll never have to do, but when faced with them, we just get on with the job, with tender hearts and with pity.   And what a wonderful word: pity.  I’ve bought too many books again this evening, but there are worst naughtinesses 😁 A very good and restful night to you and thank you for your company 🫖<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2412300/support">Support the show</a>Love Gretel 🌝

Send us a text Hello thank you for joining me as we leap forward apace into 2025. The moon is already a waxing gibbous, St Valentine’s is around the corner, and Bede talks at us rather with another Wulfhere and Ecgfrith. It’s cold in England and I am pining for the streets of London as I’ve been cooped up in hospital with my poor ailing mother. She is so vulnerable with me now and I’ve been doing the sorts of things we hope we’ll never have to do, but when faced with them, we just get on with the job, with tender hearts and with pity. And what a wonderful word: pity. I’ve bought too many books again this evening, but there are worst naughtinesses 😁 A very good and restful night to you and thank you for your company 🫖 Support the show Love Gretel 🌝

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2412300/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer">Send us a text</a>Hello thank you for joining me as we leap forward apace into 2025. The moon is already a waxing gibbous, St Valentine’s is around the corner, and Bede talks at us rather with another Wulfhere and Ecgfrith.&nbsp; It’s cold in England and I am pining for the streets of London as I’ve been cooped up in hospital with my poor ailing mother.&nbsp; She is so vulnerable with me now and I’ve been doing the sorts of things we hope we’ll never have to do, but when faced with them, we just get on with the job, with tender hearts and with pity. &nbsp; And what a wonderful word: pity. &nbsp;I’ve bought too many books again this evening, but there are worst naughtinesses 😁 A very good and restful night to you and thank you for your company 🫖<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2412300/support" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a>Love Gretel 🌝

Good evening let’s ponder about London, hospitals and losing track in Bede’s narrative

Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time.&nbsp; She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture. &nbsp; Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time;&nbsp; the podcast is unscripted, it’s ad-free, and you’re invited to join in.&nbsp; There’s space in the warm tent for everyone; there’s tea in the pot 🫖. &nbsp; It’s super unpolished and Gretel would be grateful for you to forgive her for that.&nbsp; Polish would be too time-consuming 🤓 Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literature and people. And so is determined to walk this path with light footsteps and with humour and warmth.&nbsp; 🌞 Please follow me on X @gretellemaitre. 🌳 Or email me: gretellem@yahoo.com “Gretel le Maitre is a podcaster and host of the series Gretel Pod-Ponders Life and Loss with Bede and Other Guests. The podcast explores themes of grief, life transitions, and introspection, particularly focusing on her experiences as she anticipates the loss of her mother. In the series, she combines historical reflections—often inspired by the works of the Venerable Bede, an English monk and historian—with her own musings on architecture, literature, and the natural world. Gretel approaches these deep topics with warmth and humor, aiming to provide listeners a comforting space to explore complex emotions &nbsp; . If you’re interested, you can listen to her podcast on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music, where she shares her reflections in episodes filled with gentle insights and an invitation to journey with her through challenging times&nbsp; .” In a fast-paced world, Gretel Pod-Ponders Life and Loss provides a much-needed pause and sanctuary for those navigating life’s transitions and searching for deeper meaning. Hosted by Gretel Le Maitre, this unique podcast blends personal storytelling with historical insights from figures like the Venerable Bede, offering listeners an inspiring journey of healing and hope. With themes of grief, transformation, and spirituality, the podcast has earned praise for its calming tone, authenticity, and ability to connect on a deeply human level. As one listener shared, it feels like sitting down with a trusted friend who understands. Perfect for audiences seeking introspection, comfort, or simply a quiet moment of reflection, Gretel Pod-Ponders Life and Loss is available now on all major platforms. Please note, I get daily ad offers that I turn down to keep this an ad-free podcast. &nbsp; So I’d be delighted if you could subscribe to help with my pot of tea and cake on my church crawls 🙋‍♀️

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Gretel le Maître likes to look for the beauty and curiosities in life, one day at a time.  She shares with you snippets from books about history, art and literature and regularly takes you on adventures to new locations, to explore churches, cathedrals and architecture.   Gretel invites you to accompany her as she navigates the world a day at a time;  the podcast is unscripted, it’s ad-free, and you’re invited to join in.  There’s space in the warm tent for everyone; there’s tea in the pot 🫖.   It’s super unpolished and Gretel would be grateful for you to forgive her for that.  Polish would be too time-consuming 🤓 Gretel loves the world and history, architecture, literature and people. And so is determined to walk this path with light footsteps and with humour and warmth.  🌞 Please follow me on X @gretellemaitre. 🌳 Or email me: gretellem@yahoo.com “Gretel le Maitre is a podcaster and host of the series Gretel Pod-Ponders Life and Loss with Bede and Other Guests. The podcast explores themes of grief, life transitions, and introspection, particularly focusing on her experiences as she anticipates the loss of her mother. In the series, she combines historical reflections—often inspired by the works of the Venerable Bede, an English monk and historian—with her own musings on architecture, literature, and the natural world. Gretel approaches these deep topics with warmth and humor, aiming to provide listeners a comforting space to explore complex emotions   . If you’re interested, you can listen to her podcast on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music, where she shares her reflections in episodes filled with gentle insights and an invitation to journey with her through challenging times  .” In a fast-paced world, Gretel Pod-Ponders Life and Loss provides a much-needed pause and sanctuary for those navigating life’s transitions and searching for deeper meaning. Hosted by Gretel Le Maitre, this unique podcast blends personal storytelling with historical insights from figures like the Venerable Bede, offering listeners an inspiring journey of healing and hope. With themes of grief, transformation, and spirituality, the podcast has earned praise for its calming tone, authenticity, and ability to connect on a deeply human level. As one listener shared, it feels like sitting down with a trusted friend who understands. Perfect for audiences seeking introspection, comfort, or simply a quiet moment of reflection, Gretel Pod-Ponders Life and Loss is available now on all major platforms. Please note, I get daily ad offers that I turn down to keep this an ad-free podcast.   So I’d be delighted if you could subscribe to help with my pot of tea and cake on my church crawls 🙋‍♀️

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