I am travelling virtually 6,700 kilometers to Unst, Shetland, to meet up with artist Cheryl Jamieson, whose expertise lies in the intricate art of fused glass. Cheryl’s deep-rooted pride in her Shetland heritage resonates through her remarkable artwork, which draws inspiration from the dramatic landscapes of Shetland. Her fused glass pieces exquisitely depict the stunning scenery, from the lively ponies gracing the hills to the diverse birdlife flourishing on the rugged cliffs.
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S6 E3: Norman Orenstein on Composing, Producing and Recording Music
Welcome to Tea, Toast and Trivia.
Thank you for listening in.
I am your host, Rebecca Budd, and I look forward to sharing this moment with you.
I am travelling virtually to Toronto, Ontario where the music scene is vibrant and diverse, from indie rock to hip-hop, jazz to electronic. I am thrilled that Canadian musician, composer and producer, Norman Orenstein, has joined me today to discuss music and the creative process.
S4 E32: Dan Antion Reading “Knuckleheads: Book 1 in the Dreamer’s Alliance Series”
I am delighted that Dan Antion has joined me from Hartford Connecticut as our guest author reading from his freshly published book, “Knuckleheads, the first book in the Dreamer’s Alliance Series. This story introduces the main characters in this series, in which the next two books will follow in late summer and early winter 2022.
Dan Antion was born outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He grew up and attended college in the area around western Pennsylvania. As many of you know, Dan has written and published the popular No Facilities blog since 2011. A lifelong interest in writing became a reality after he retired from a successful 42-year-long career in information management.
This promises to be an exciting event so put the kettle and add to the conversation.
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S4 E31: Lily Style on the Love Story of Emma, Lady Hamilton & Lord Nelson
Lily Style “Horatia’s Secret” Lady Hamilton, illuminated by the early evening sun, smiled radiantly. “Horatia, my darling, but you are doing so very well. You are walking all by yourself, and so far! Good Lord Nelson will be so proud when I tell him; and I am proud too! God bless you, my darling! Come here and give me a hug.’ She held her arms wide, encouraging her to toddle further, but caught her as soon as she stumbled, and drew her in close. “Oh, you are such a clever, and very good girl!’”
Welcome to Tea, Toast and Trivia.
Thank you for listening in.
I am your host, Rebecca Budd, and I am looking forward to sharing this moment with you.
Lily Style, writer, historian, and genealogist, and I are once again connecting the village of South Brent in Devon, Britain and Vancouver, Canada to discuss the remarkable life and legacy of Emma, Lady Hamilton, the great love of Admiral Lord Nelson.
Lily is the direct descendant of Admiral Lord Nelson and Emma, Lady Hamilton. She explores the past to piece together the real human stories lying behind dry facts. She writes regularly for Nelson-related publications. Horatia’s Secret is her first historical novel. And I understand that she is currently writing her next novel, The Tailor Prince.
I invite you to put the kettle on and add to this exciting dialogue on Tea Toast & Trivia.
A special thank you, Lily for sharing your insights, your dedication to discovering the stories that have been hidden in the folds of history.
Listeners, thank you for joining Lily and me on Tea Toast & Trivia.
I invite you to connect with Lily on her website, Lily Style, on Amazon, Goodreads, and Emma Hamilton Society.
Until next time we meet, dear friends, keep safe wherever your adventures take you.
Music by Trevor Kowalski "Uphill Aspiration" #EpidemicSound
https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/E8U9IUJtfs/
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S3 E8: The 5am Club: Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life
Welcome to The Book Dialogue!
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Robin Sharma, The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life.“Take excellent care of the front end of your day, and the rest of your day will pretty much take care of itself. Own your morning. Elevate your life.”
Sarah shares her thoughts on Robin Sharma’s book, The 5am Club. Robin Sharma introduced The 5am Club concept over twenty years ago, based on a revolutionary morning routine that has helped his clients maximize their productivity, activate their best health and bulletproof their serenity in this age of overwhelming complexity.
Are you ready to join the 5am Club?
Don’t forget to find us at The Book Dialogue and tell us about what you’re reading.
Sarah & Rebecca
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Music by Howard Harper-Barners
“We Were Children”
https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/3uGeendIsV/
When I entered the world of podcasting in 2019, my first goal was to preserve my mother’s story. Frances was raised on a farm in Nebraska during the eventful decades of the 1930’s and 1940’s. We read about the Great Depression that spanned the years from 1929 – 1939 and acknowledge that it was the worst economic downturn in the history of the industrialized world. And yet, it is when we hear the stories of those who lived in those years that we come to fully appreciate how history continues to influence our present reality.
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Bernie Rhodenbarr doesn’t generally get philosophical about his criminal career. He’s good at it, it’s addictively exciting—and it pays a whole lot better than pushing old tomes. He steals therefore he is, period.” Lawrence Block, The Burglar Who Studied Spinoza
Welcome to The Book Dialogue!
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Bernie Rhodenbarr is bookseller by day, thief by night. It is a dynamic combination.
Join Sarah and Rebecca as they discuss The Burglar Who Studied Spinoza and the writer, Lawrence Block, who brought the character of Bernie Rhodenbarr to life.
Lawrence Block’s Bernie Rhodenbarr series includes 11 novels. Exciting News!! In his most recent blog post dated May 21, 2022, Lawrence Block reveals there is another book on the horizon: The Burglar Who Met Fredric Brown.
The story of the Liberty Head 1913 Nickel, complete with photos, is found at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History Website.
Perhaps there is a series that you would like to share with us.
Join us on The Book Dialogue and tell us about what you are reading.
Happy Reading!
Sarah & Rebecca
Music by The Fly Guy Five "Hide & Sneak" #EpidemicSound
https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/tVPMXhPrX8/
S4 E20: Dave Astor on Misty’s Adventures
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“I would like to see anyone, prophet, king or God, convince a thousand cats to do the same thing at the same time.” Neil Gaiman
Cats are mysterious creatures that charm us with their antics and comfort us with their soft purring. I read that petting a cat helps us to meditate and causes a release of oxytocin, which has been found to increase our emotional perception. But do we truly understand them? They retain remarkable control over their lives, coming and going as their please. There are many books that will help you connect with cats, some promising techniques to train cats, even to learn cat language.
But I have another source of expertise. Today, I am republishing Misty’s Adventures on Tea Toast & Trivia. Dave Astor and Misty are a dynamic duo. Together, they provide insight on the strong and vibrant relationship humans have with these amazing creatures.
Check out the link in my bio! You will love Misty’s story!
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Reading from Emily Carr’s Autobiography - Growing Pains
Chapter: Wild Geese
