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QuinceQuinceEpisode 67 - This Land Is Your Land - National Parks Leslie and Beth are finally back after, well, life: surgery for the fella, travel, lots of work and fun. Today's theme was National Parks: Knitting the National Parks by Nancy Bates       National Park Service. Visit your national parks! And if you're not happy with the care of the parks by the government, write your congressman! 2023-09-1942 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 66 - A Saunter Through Our Hills Irish Hiking Scarf Ganja Green Soolla Studio Bag   Artist's Vest Our terrific hiking group. Photo by Aida Chappell 2023-06-2445 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 65: Pull Up a Chair; Join the Community Beth and Leslie wrangle over the meaning of community and how the sense of community survives. Community Blanket       Community Blanket by Natalie Selles Mary's Beautiful Baskets at Poppy's   2023-05-1350 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 64: It’s All BeautifulThings going on in Meadows of Dan: Support Team Dinner, new business, beautiful walks: A country walk And secret treasures: Masquerade by Kit Williams   Hometown Hustle, Season 2, Episode 7 Parkway Threads In the knitting world: Popular on Ravelry, The Elena Pullover by Claudia Quintanilla of EweKnit Toronto Super cool tool: Knitting Barber Cords So much beauty:       All photos by Beth Almond Ford. 2023-04-2755 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 63 - The Elusive Mary MagdaleneBeth and Leslie have been AWOL for awhile so there's some catching up to do and some books to discuss. Then they tackle the main subject, the mysterious Mary Magdalene.   Smithosonian Magazine: Who Was Mary Magdalene? 2023-04-1345 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 62 - The Soul of FoodMany food related activities happening in Meadows of Dan! Happy Cooking Hotpad Sweet memories of cooking, family, adventures and more! 2022-04-0247 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 61: Why We Are Meadows of DanMountain weather; Spring is in the air Running cedar and Easter Lilies Mayberry Presbyterian Church Ash Wednesday Service Greater Good website for clothes River Dance Knitted Shawl by Lauren Rene Dan River in Meadows of Dan history   2022-03-0954 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 60: A Curious EncounterMeadows of Dan News: Snow, the Super Bowl and Beth's beach vacation. Huntington Beach State Park Brookgreen Anna Hyatt Huntington A visit with the young folks of Holler Creek School at Mayberry Presbyterian Church Knitting Notions: EZ PZ Gauge Ruler by CrazyCatLazerDesigns Today's Topic: A Curious Encounter William Least Heat-Moon     2022-02-1954 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 59 - PoemsAre Footprints in the Mind  Trees by Joyce Kilmer I think that I shall never see  A poem lovely as a tree.   A tree whose hungry mouth is prest  Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast;  A tree that looks at God all day,  And lifts her leafy arms to pray;  A tree that may in Summer wear  A nest of robins in her hair;  Upon whose bosom snow has lain;  Who intimately lives with rain.  Poems are made by fools like me,  ...2022-01-2943 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 58 - Grandma’s HandsUnited States Census will be available to the public on April 1, 2022, depending on COVID affects on the work. Old Christmas, 12th night, George and Martha Washington's anniversary.  Old Christmas Quince episode Smithsonian Crossroads Exhibit Meadows of Dan Website Cascade Blanket Knit-a-long Bill Withers, Grandma's Hands 2022-01-0846 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 57 - The 100 Year Community And after a long COVID virus hiatus, we're back, finally, with another episode. A Little Sweet... Leslie and a friend invested in an Addi King Express knitting machine.  A Little Tart... Blue Ridge Parkway by Beth Almond Ford   Cabins near Rock Castle by Beth Almond Ford Leslie has been taking part in a long term project featuring the history of the community where her grandmother grew up. A new project includes a documentary of the region that includes many of the local descendants of Rock Castle inhabitants. Not on...2021-06-1147 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 56 Change Beth and Leslie talk about the changes they have seen in life on the mountain and beyond because of COVID-19 and other issues of the day.  2020-09-2556 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 55 - Life in the Time of CoronaLearning to live with the new normal in rural Appalachia 2020-06-0856 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 54 - Stay Put, Stay WellWe tried something new to try to upgrade our sound quality, so there are some things that are a bit rough here and there with the podcast. Bear with us; we'll figure it out! Our episode this time deals with isolation due to social distancing and the corona virus. Beth has several great quotes from Get Well Soon by Jennifer Wright, a book about plagues in history. Both Beth and Leslie pointed out ways they keep their sanity during quiet times, although both are used to isolation because of nature and habitat.    Annie's Cro...2020-03-1953 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 53 - Tragedy in Appalachia Weedeater by Robert Gipe   Special guest Anita Puckett, Appalachian Studies professor at Virginia Tech, discusses the powerful and challenging book, Weedeater, An Illustrated Novel, by Robert Gipe, which centers on the problems with poverty and opioid addiction in the Appalachian region. Music Attributions:   Reverie (small theme) by _ghost featuring Pitx 2020-01-0654 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 52 - It's a Jungle Out ThereOur great friend J. C. tells all about house and pet sitting across the country and the world!   For more information check out:   House Sitters America Trusted House Sitters 2019-09-1651 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 51 - The Blessing of TreesNoodle rodeo, hot weather, swimming in the pond, annual chicken liver pie birthday celebration, delightful visitors.   Buffalo Mountain Zipline, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway   A Little Sweet...   Mary Locke's lovely bags at Poppy's   Lenny Mud Yarn Bowls at Poppy's Phoenix by Hooked on Sunshine A Little Tart...   Trees that are close to our heart. The Handy Tree, Patrick County, Virginia   2019-07-211h 01QuinceQuinceEpisode 50 - Special Songs, Special MeaningsThings are busy in Meadows of Dan. Leslie is busy at her shop, Poppy's and Beth has been working at the Reynolds Homestead featuring the Bushels and Barrels Festival and the annual book sale. Leslie also demonstrated spinning at Solitude at Virginia Tech for the Crooked Road Homecoming celebration. Beth talks about her Wild Women gathering today.and a special funeral where a Red Hat group honored a friend.   A Little Sweet....   Butterfly - Papillion Shawl Leslie is still making socks.     Hopscotch Socks from Think Outside the Sox...2019-06-3055 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 49 - Women and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Poppy's in Meadows of Dan Catching up on all the news. Leslie's new shop, Poppy's, at 10 Concord Road in Meadows of Dan. Beth has been busy including a trip to West Virginia for a sister's birthday celebration. Hat making at the Reynold's Homestead for Mother's Day.    "Merry Widow" Hats Rhododendron and other beautiful spring flowers on the Blue Ridge Parkway.    A Little Sweet....   Lenny Mud yarn bowls at Poppy's.    Dreamin' of Tulips Sock in Lion Brand Sock-Ease Yarn A Little...2019-05-2441 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 48 - A Good Day for DucksCatching up on Reynolds Homestead and other adventures.   A Little Sweet...     Jemima Duck Soft Toy Knitting Pattern     Duck Yarn Bowl by KidAnMePotteryAndArt   George Magazine 2019-03-1159 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 47 - Life a StoryWelcome to Quince!   The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson   A Little Sweet...   Mary Maxim Head Hugger Vintage Pattern Faux Fur Pom Poms   Lost in Time Shawl   A Little Tart...   "The world isn't just the way it is. It is how we understand it, no? And in understanding something, we bring something to it, no? Doesn't that make life a story?" Yann Martel, Life of Pi.     Eunice...2019-02-1753 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 46 - Catching UpAfter being AWOL for three months, the girls catch up with all that has been happening. Reynolds Homestead Victorian Christmas Lots of cancellations in the area because of snowstorms and ice storms. Kindle On Deck to the rescue after a long power outage. Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets Making memories for Thanksgiving and Christmas, an intervention for Beth to set up her lovely new TV from her son. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Beth is being dragged into the 21st Century...2019-01-161h 07QuinceQuinceEpisode 45 - Sacrifice and GraceMeadows of Dan and Reynolds Homestead happenings. Shearing a rabbit, yard sales, gynecologists, hurricanes, flood memories and guardian angels.   The true story A Little Sweet...   Crocheted Blanket Pattern by TheHatandI Leather Wrist Ruler by Ilovehandles A Little Tart...   Inspired by the anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, the topic is "Laying Down Your Life."   1 John 3:16-20 New International Version (NIV) "16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for...2018-09-281h 02QuinceQuinceEpisode 44 - A Mix and a MadnessCatching up on the news. Beth's memoir classes. College for Older Adults at the Reynolds Homestead. Meadows of Dan Folk Fair and Story Space. Way too hot in Meadows of Dan this week. Guests Ruthie and Amy. Rainbows and skunks. Vintage Tony the Tiger doll that Beth bought for herself when she was very young.   A Little Sweet   Amy's beautiful yarn and Tony the Tiger Long color changes in yarns.   A Little Tart   Life on the farm with rabbits, chic...2018-08-2242 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 43 - Whimsey and Wisdom       Adventures for Beth at Chataqua Institution, whimsy and wisdom. Leslie's adventures in swimming.   A Little Sweet...   Black tri Australian Shepherd stitch markers   "I Like Big Balls"   AC/DC song     Inca Trail by Svenlana Gordon   A Little Tart...   A discussion of salesman samples inspired by Reynolds Homestead Tidbits of History. Many types, including book samples and caskets, that were available into the 1970s.   2018-07-1155 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 42 - The Electricity of GodMemorial Day and Amazon Echo's Alexa singing the National Anthem.   Meadows of Dan happenings: yard sales, new stores, nice customers.   Reynolds Homestead Book Sale and History Around Us talk on the Melungeons (June 6 at noon)   A Little Sweet...   Addi Flexi Flips at VanKlikStudios on etsy   Professor Meow Sweater by Claire Slade   A Little Tart...   The reason for relationships.  Types of relationships.   Quotes:   2018-06-041h 13QuinceQuinceEpisode 41 - Catching Up in Meadows of Dan Spring scenes (Cows by Beth and apple tree by Leslie)   Baton twirling, elder care, problems with the Veteran's Administration, a long hard winter   A Little Sweet....       Betty's Beauty by Kathleen McGrew   Baby bracelets   A Little Tart...   Signed copy of Blue Highways by William Least Heat-Moon Taking a friend to a bluegrass show in Northern Virginia during the 1980s. Missing friends at Cowles Ford in Woodbridge, Virginia.   A Little U...2018-05-0355 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 40 - Memories Are Made of ThisBlue Ridge Story Space       Beth's beautiful photos from her "Emerging Artist" show at the Reynolds Homestead    A picture of mountain serenity by Beth   Dr. Kirk Treible   Kirk holding Beth with the pony   Family photo The photo that provided the missing clue     Reverie (small theme) by _ghost featuring Pitx ccmixter.org/files/_ghost/25389 2018-01-2849 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 39 - So What Are Bitcoins? Special Guest Felix, Leslie and Beth Our special guest, Felix, talks about life as an expatriate college student and explains bitcoins, so frequently in recent news. He and Beth also talk about new trends in dating! 2018-01-041h 01QuinceQuinceEpisode 38 - The Boys Are Back In Town   Special guests Chris and Cliff talk about growing up in New England, their adventures as roving pet-sitter and musician and share some wisdom about life. 2017-11-1558 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 37 - Aussie Girls Speak OutGreat show featuring Beth's Aussie sisters and their wonderful revelations about growing up in Western Australia and the differences they see in health care and wages between America and Australia. 2017-10-251h 03QuinceQuinceEpisode 36 - What We Learned from Nancy DrewWe enjoyed having K and Amy as our audience!   Reynolds Reunion at Reynolds Homestead   Leslie's dogs have a new kitten   A Little Sweet...       Lovely ponchos on Ravelry     Paula Reversible Shawl made by Leslie       Yarn Bowl Yarn Box on Ravelry by ideasinwood   Meadows of Dan Craft Show finds   A Little Tart....   What we learned from Nancy Drew, how she became part...2017-09-2758 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 35 - Out on a LimbRecent eclipse and happenings in Meadows of Dan.   A Little Sweet...   What the Fade? mystery knit-along   Mystery yarn boxes   A Little Tart...   Risky business   A Little Unexpected...   Our dark and risky secrets   Music Attribution Reverie (small theme) by _ghost featuring Pitx ccmixter.org/files/_ghost/25389 CC Attribution (3.0) Drops of H2O ( The Filtered Water Treatment ) by J.Lang...2017-09-061h 01QuinceQuinceEpisode 34 - Author, Author!A Little Sweet...   Crochet Stitch Markers   Teamoy Organizer Case for Circular Needles   Crochet Hook Set   Knitters Pride Interchangeable Cord Variety Pack       Summerleaf Shawl by Nim Teasdale   A Little Tart...   Mark Twain and his bed Authors found on antique postcards.   "For Auld lang syne" - Robert Burns   "The love of learning, the sequestered nooks, and all the sweet serenity of...2017-06-2350 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 33 - Words We Love to HateGreater Roanoke Postcard Show   Olde Liberty Fibre Faire   Courthouse Tragedy Play   Easter weekend in Meadows of Dan   High school students get a visit to Virginia Tech   A Little Sweet...   Leslie's OLFF Loot Steampunk spinning wheels by Terry Clark   Beautiful bags by Twisted Yarn and Fiber   Uluru Queensland yarn   Beautiful yarn by Knitting Notions   Greenberry House opening soon!   Welco...2017-05-041h 01QuinceQuinceEpisode 32 - Perceptions of WorthVirginia Association of Museums Conference Chasing the Powhatan Arrow by Michael Abraham Martinsville, Virginia   A Little Sweet...   Leslie made a baby blanket, modifying the pattern Cluster and Shell Baby Blanket by Sharon Frazier   A Little Tart...   Russia (The Old Regime) 1903 - 1919 "Personal Recollections" by Madame Olga de Smolianinoff Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery, 1908 - L. C. Page & Company     Photo of Beth's mother in a very special frame   Beth's special...2017-03-171h 03QuinceQuinceEpisode 31 - Lending Hands and HeartsStrange February weather Subject is Volunteers Great Volunteers in Meadows of Dan Reynolds Homestead's incredible Volunteers   A Little Sweet...   Volunteer knitting and crocheting   A Little Tart...   Lots of quotes on volunteering   A Little Unexpected...   Granny D: Walking Across America in My Ninetieth Year   In Pursuit of the Common Good   The Voluntourist: A Six-Country Tale of Love, Loss, Fatherhood, Fate and Singing Bon Jovi...2017-03-0358 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 30 - Old Age and Eldercare Are Not for SissiesFerrum College   Honoring Reynolds Homestead volunteers   Great Books and Great Conversations   Pearl Buck   A Little Sweet...       PussyHat Project by Kat Coyle         6-Day Kid Blanket by Betty McKnit   A Little Tart...   Living as caregivers to aging parents   "I believe that most caregivers find that they inherit a situation where they just kind of move into caregiving. it's not a conscious de...2017-02-011h 03QuinceQuinceEpisode 29 - Breaking Up ChristmasHoliday happenings: friends, games, and Beth's loot!   A Little Sweet...     Grazzka's Andrea's Shawl Most favorited pattern on ravelry for the year. Andrea's Shawl by Kirsten Kapur.     Babaruda's Mandala Madness Mandala Madness by Helen Shrimpton   Leslie talks about knitting needles; varieties available and materials for aching and aging hands.   http://www.swallowknit.com/   http://www.glasspens.com/   A Little Tart...   Mountain Christmas past and present.    “You can always...2017-01-061h 13QuinceQuinceEpisode 28 - Photographs and MemoriesAdopting pound dogs. Spay and neuter   Farm Dogs: A Comprehensive Breed Guide to 93 Guardians, Herders, Terriers and Other Canine Working Partners by Janet Vorwald Dohner   Reynolds Homestead Victorian Christmas   Mayberry Church Live Nativity, December 16 & 17, 2016   Singles Dinner and Bingo   A Little Sweet...   Cheerful Gift Guide for Knitters from Mason Dixon Knitting       Stacey's Bun Hat by Stacey Thorngren       A Little Unexp...2016-12-141h 12QuinceQuinceEpisode 27 - Those Powerful InfluencesReynolds Homestead activities.   Fort Caswell CoastalRetreat and Conference Center.      Print by Cindy Howe, RagtopDesigns Rustic Cabin Life onFacebook   Herrera Vineyards, Dobson, North Carolina    A Little Sweet...   Chicken Hot Pad   Slow TV from Norway for knitting along.      Frieze Shawl by Lisa Hannes      Yarn Sheep Brooch byDanielleVGreene    A Little Tart...     Great books that have been a huge influence on the hosts Taylor Caldwell Little Women...2016-11-251h 06QuinceQuinceEpisode 26 - Boobs in Space Pancake Days in Meadows of Dan Reynolds Homestead Activities A Little Sweet... Alpaca Spinners WPI GaugeGreat little handspinner's tool by GirlOntheRocks. Mermaid Tail BlanketPopular on Ravelry: Mermaid tail blankets for children and adults. Angora single plied with merino single handspun yarnNot much knitting for Leslie, but she has been spinning angora and plying it with merino. A Little Tart... Black Book Detective Maga...2016-10-171h 00QuinceQuinceEpisode 25 - Achieving Your Bucket ListCrooked Road Cafe 41st Annual Meadows of Dan Women's Club Craft Show Enchanting little bag by our friend Ruby Boyd Asbury, found at the craft showA Little Sweet... Millennium Falcon Knitting Needle Gauge by MythWorksUK  Dragon Scale Gauntlets by Stephanie Soikkeli It's all about dragons on Ravelry this week with the hot Dragon scale mitts patterns http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dragon-tears-fingerless-gloves http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dragonscale-gloves h...2016-09-2854 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 24 - Southern Revolutionary War History and Collecting Bookseller's Labels About commemoration: 9/11 and more Chautauqua  Beth's Chautauqua postcardsBeth at ChautauquaChautauquaLeslie's Chautauqua Press books Reynolds Homestead Bus Trips A Little Sweet... Types of spindles and how handspinning came to be Pandamonium HatA Little Tart... Foyles, Charing Cross Road, London E. S. German Sunday School Book Store, Harrisburg, PA Collecting bookseller's labels http://www.sev...2016-09-1453 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 23 - One Year Anniversary About confusion and clarity A little sweet... Leslie is still working on zick-zack Popular on Ravelry this week: Caramel by Isabell Kraemer  1861 projects Also on Ravelry in crochet: Jordan - sleeveless pineapple top by Vicky Chan 253 projectA clever knitting tool: Increase Decrease Knitting Stitch Marker - Size US 5 - Item No. 64 by HIDEandSHEEP on etsy. Montpelier, Orange, Virginia Marion duPont Scott Montpelier Fiber Festival Staunton, Virginia ...2016-08-2259 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 22 - The Importance of Post Offices Elizabeth's Pizza in Patrick Springs, Virginia Beautiful little dishes with vintage style insect prints from Mattie B's.Mattie B's Shop in Stuart, Virginia Home Comforts, also in Stuart Reynolds Homestead activities Floydfest A Little Sweet... Completed Reyna Shawl, made with Unplanned Peacock Peacock Sock yarn in colorway Gummi Shark Reyna shawl (picture) made with Unplanned Peacock Gummi Shark Binding off Zick Zack Scarf by Christy Kamm made with Queensland Collect...2016-08-011h 01QuinceQuinceEpisode 21 - A Passion for Paper A Little Sweet... Old Shale Variations by Mary Spanos A lovely collection of the Old Shale lace stitch pattern and one of the stitches used in the hap shawl. The Delmar Sweater, a 1920s crochet pattern. Gauge 19 stitches = 2 inches, 4 rows = 1 inch. probably a light fingering weight yarn. Pattern originally published in Fleisher's Knitting and Crocheting Manual, 1922. Leslie's Leaves sweater, made with vintage yarn. Review of Spin-Off, Summer, 2016 A Little Tart... Calvin Coolidge, his pres...2016-07-181h 02QuinceQuinceEpisode 20 - FortitudeWord of the Day - Fortitude Synonyms for fortitude West Virginia floods of 2016 A Little Sweet... Quill Shawl, finally completed by Leslie! New project for Leslie: Reyna Shawl Reyna Shawl, pattern by Noora Laivola. Yarn is Unplanned Peacock Studio's Peacock Sock in the colorway Gummi Shark, from the Tailfeathers Club. Leslie also has a lovely skein of yarn from Unplanned Peacock's Rainbow Unicorn of Love Yarn Fundraiser. Buy a skein of ya...2016-07-0558 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 19 - ReadingWord of the Day - Reading Definitions of reading. Lots and lots of talk about books, books and more books, fortune telling readings, inspirations for our reading lives, reading or not reading, literacy in America statistics. “Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.”― Lemony Snicket A Little Sweet... Reynolds Homestead Book Sale Bushels and Barrels Festival Nancy's wedding Crooked Road Mountains of Music Homecoming Hand dyed angora wool for spinning Leslie is still working on the Quill shawl, nearing the end of the fourth side of the last border, and spin...2016-06-1557 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 17 - ColorWord of the Day - Color Our word of the day was suggested by Beth's sister, Ruthie, also our very special guest for this podcast episode. Ladybird Johnson's wildflower legacy A bit about color and dye workshops, dyeing techniques. The claim that ancient people did not see the color blue. “On and on they flew, over the countryside parceled out in patches of green and brown, over roads and rivers winding through the landscapes like strips of matte and glossy ribbon.” - J. K. Rowling Great movies about color What Dreams May Come Avatar  Woman in gold ...2016-05-251h 01QuinceQuinceEpisode 16 - FaithWord of the Day - Faith Definitions of faith, aspects of faith, faith in the future because of young people, faith in religion, faith beyond religion, personal ideas about faith, leaps of faith, Biblical quotes on faith.  “A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows that faith does not prove anything.” ― Friedrich Nietzsche A Little Sweet... New Yarns are selling well at Greenberry House and on the web site. Olde Liberty Fibre Faire Leslie is still working on the border of her hap shawl, Quill by Jared Flood from Brooklyn Tweed's Spring Thaw Collection, but life keeps getting in the way. ...2016-05-0353 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 15 - IllusionsWord of the Day - Illusions Definitions, revealing family secrets, optical illusions, small worlds, Sammy Shelor and fame,  Little Women by Louisa May Alcott "Both Sides Now" by Joni Mitchell Chris Bohjalian A Little Sweet... Beth's struggles with sciatica.  "Sidna Allen's Dream" Sidna Allen House Carter House in Hillsville, Virginia Hand dyed yarns Leslie is dyeing much yarn...2016-04-181h 04QuinceQuinceEpisode 14 - Walls Word of the Day - Walls A little politics, definitions, and a lot about relationships Leading Roll, recorded by Sammy Shelor Ally McBeal “Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.”  ― Rumi “Her heart was a secret garden and the walls were very high...2016-04-0355 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 13 - TouchWord of the Day - TouchDiscussion about touch, meanings and our experience. Touched by an Angel Teaching touch to a hearing aid dog. The importance of the touch of a loving animal. He Touched Me performed by Elvis Presley. Thanks, Nancy Anne Loudin! A Little Sweet... Leslie has finished the center section of her hap shawl, Quill by Jared Flood from Brooklyn Tweed's Spring Thaw Col...2016-02-191h 03QuinceQuinceEpisode 12 - Astonish, Wonder and WhyWord of the Day - Astonish, Wonder and Why Our special guest is Kathleen. Lansing, Iowa Driftless area Horsfall's Lansing Variety Store "To be astonished is one of the surest ways of not growing old too quickly." - Colette "Because today, I think I'm leaning on the side of wonder." - Melina Marchetta, from Beth's morning series of Facebook posts. "He who has a why to...2016-02-0652 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 11 - TimeWord of the Day - TimeDiscussion about the meaning of time and some science fiction creeps in. Art is how we decorate Space. Music is how we decorate Time. (If anyone knows where this lovely phrase comes from, we would love to attribute it.) The Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon The Time Machine by H. G. Wells The Danny Dunn Series b...2016-01-2251 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 10 - SpiritWord of the Day - Spirit Talk about definitions of spirit, biblical references to spirit, The Holy Spirit Warning! Knightley puts in his two cents by barking at around 9 minutes into the session The Shack by William P. Young A Little Sweet... Quill center section showing provisional cast on. Garter stitch in wool yarn. Leslie is working on Quill by Jared Flood from Brooklyn Tweed's Spring Thaw Collection. A little about provisional cast-ons.  Beth...2016-01-0953 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 9 - Celebrate!Word of the Day - Celebrate Why Leslie thinks it is silly to be offended when someone wishes you a happy holiday. "Breaking Up Christmas" - An Appalachian tradition Old Christmas Appalachian Christmas Folklore Christmas When Americans didn't celebrate Christmas Hanukkah Kwanzaa Boxing Day Yule Yaida and Mithril Dōngzhi Festival A Little Sweet... Leslie is working on Quill by Jared Flood from Brooklyn Tweed's Spring Tha...2015-12-281h 03QuinceQuinceEpisode 8 - FearWord of the Day - Fear The Tragedy of Pearl Harbor, discussion about types of fear, experiences of fear (Beth had several) and phobias.A Little Sweet...Leslie has been making fingerless mits and hats!Stories of a West Virginia Family by the AlmondsBeth tells about the book launch of the book by the Almond siblings, Stories of a West Virginia Family. Also reports on the wonderful activities revolving around theReynolds Homestead Victorian Christmas.A Little Tart...We revisit the book discussed in the last episode, Zeal...2015-12-1355 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 7 - ZealotWord of the Day - Zealot   Word suggested by listener Nancy Anne Loudin - thank you! Much discussion and some disagreement about the meaning of zealot, with some history of the early Jewish Zealots in the first century. Bible quotes from Beth on zeal - Romans 10:1-2 and Proverbs 19:2. A Little Sweet... Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair, Reynolds Homestead, Critz, Virginia, November 21 Reynolds Homestead Volunteer Trip      Joshua Cox Home near Westfield, North Carolina      Korner's Folly, K...2015-11-2045 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 6 - MusicWord of the Day - Music Word suggested by listener Susan Winn Hodges - thank you! Much discussion about local music, beginning with traditional mountain music with Scotch-Irish roots, jazz, blues, Patrick County Blues with the Foddrell Family, bluegrass, church music of various styles, late night radio, rock 'n roll, piano lessons, and more. Jeff Sebens Dulcimers Rural Music Coalition Facebook Page Sammy Shelor and the Lonesome River Band 2015-11-0444 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 5 - FiberWord of the Day - Fiber Word suggested by listener Bobbie Ashe, thanks! Fiber for hand spinning or felting. Left to right front: Gray wool, merino, angora/corriedale. Back: Blue Face Leicester Mainly for our listeners that aren't already involved in the crafts, a quick overview about fiber used to make local yarns, types of wool used to spin and felt, Why local wool yarns aren't itchy like commercial preparations. Why you should spend a little more on good yarn and fiber for your projects...2015-10-1848 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 4 - JourneyWord of the Day - JourneyThe girls talk about what journeys they have experienced. Beth speaks of her current medical journey. Leslie talks about the mythology of the hero's journey. A Little Sweet... Leslie is still working on the Kathleen sweater. A Little Tart... Reviews: Blue Highways by William Least Heat-Moon Beth reviews books about journeys by her favorite writers, including River Horse, PrairyErth and Blue Highways and other books...2015-09-2541 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 3 - StoryWord of the Day: StoryHow mountain people feel about story Story as the language for passing down skills and religion Greenberry House, Meadows of Dan,  The story of Greenberry House and how it all happened, with the German Angoras from ISeeSpots Farm in Greensboro, North Carolina. Beth's Australian adventure - fishing in the Indian Ocean, 1975Aussie Glouchester Tree that Beth climbed, Western Australia, 1975.  Quite an adventure coming back down!The story of how teenaged Beth went to Mondaring, Western Australia with the Rotary Club Exchange Stud...2015-09-1150 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 2 - LightWord of the Day: LightA Little Sweet....Fractured Light HatStill River MillCamila Flower Petal ShawlJ. E. B. Stuart Art Show at the Reynolds Homestead A Little Tart...All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony DoerrA Light in the Window by Jan KaronMy Symphony by William Henry Channing A Little Unexpected...Cherry Orchard TheaterA Red Lobelia Evening Music Attribution Takin Yo Time ( The Wingman Mix ) by Loveshadow  featuring Brad Sucks and Audiotechnica ccmixter.org/files/Loveshadow/14396 CC Attribution 2015-08-3046 minQuinceQuinceEpisode 1 - Welcome to Quince!Please be kind, as we learn about podcasting and putting on an internet radio show! The word of the day is: QUINCE Beth tells us the meaning of the word quince and the girls describe what the podcast will be about. Leslie emphasizes that there will be talk about knitting, handspinning and creating things and Beth points out that much will be made of books, collectibles and postcards. The girls introduce themselves, their occupations and families, and the lovely area, Meadows of Dan, Virginia, where they live and work. Leslie tells h...2015-08-1428 min