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Wendy and Amy take a look at two short stories by Flannery O'Connor, "The Geranium" and "Greenleaf." They also taste test a very interesting looking Naturally Green Prosecco Jello Shot. First line predictions go sideways, endings are Gothic, and themes of hubris and aging round out this fun discussion. Pop a cork to aging with grace!

Today's Prosecco Jello Shot:  A Naturally Green Prosecco Jello Shot from Cooking Light

This Season’s Books
1) First Fiction: An Anthology of the First Published Stories by Famous Authors
2) The Best American Short Stories of the Century, edited by John Updike

Today's Short Stories by Flannery O'Connor
1) "The Geranium"
2)  "Greenleaf"

Additional Links from Today's  Episode
1) How Racist Was Flannery O'Connor
2) 12 Writing Tips from Flannery O'Connor
3) Fast Asleep  Podcast by Gina Marie: "Greenleaf" Part 1 & Part 2

Summer course that inspired this Season's Episodes - The Great Courses Course: Great American Short Stories | A Guide for Readers and Writers featuring Professor Jennifer Cognard-Black Ph.D.