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Elemental Project🎙EP #43 Qué Habilidades y Disciplinas Comparten los CEOs más Exitosos del Mundo | Luisa AltamiranoEn este podcast tuvimos la oportunidad de charlar con @luisaaltamiranocoach-actio3404 , coach especializada en trabajar con dueños de empresas, CEOs, directivos y emprendedores. Luisa está certificada por la empresa #1 en coaching de negocios en el mundo, llamada Action Coach y actualmente es coach de personalidades como @OsoTrava Es autora del libro "Vibra Alto, Vuela Siempre" y es host del podcast @QuienCuidaLiderPodcast en donde ha tenido la oportunidad de platicar con @arturoeliasayub6812 @BarbaraTijerina1 @OsoTrava entre muchos otros.#podcast #coach #coahing #coachingempresarial #empresas #empresarios ¡Espero que disfruten este podcast tanto como nosotros!Síguenos en todas nuestras redes sociales:https://www.instagram.com/el...2025-02-071h 22
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 94: Revisiting We Have Always Lived in the CastleSometimes when we read a novel for the second (or maybe a third) time, we see things in a different light. Events looked at through a different lens become more clear or we as the reader might not mind the mystery behind them. It's always about perspective with Shirley Jackson's novel. 2023-12-2702 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 93: Classroom Chronicles Advanced on Gothic LiteratureA Literary Cornucopia podcast shares from the Classroom Chronicles Advanced podcast part one of the unit on Gothic literature. The CCA is a podcast project dealing with topics discussed in the 11th grade advanced level course in English. Gothic literature is a topic not often dealt with in a Christian school but is one that should be included for the benefit of all English language learners. This episode should be a treat for all Gothic lovers.
2023-11-1112 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 92: "The Judge's House" Radio Drama: ReactionsThree students from the 11th grade English class react to the ghost story after they listened to it. Judging by what they said, the story left a mark. 2023-10-3009 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 91: Bram Stoker's "The Judge's House" - A Radio DramaIf you want to sleep well at night, this ghost story must be read during the daytime. Bram Stoker has a way of drawing the reader or listener into a world few are familiar with. This radio drama uses all the techniques to make the listener feel he is right there! You will feel the Judge staring right at you, just as the protagonist did.
Source:
https://archive.org/details/bram-stoker-the-judges-house
2023-10-2815 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 90: Scary Toys (Students' Experiences)Ever have a toy you weren’t fond of? Maybe it was a doll that you didn’t want to cuddle. As children we sometimes react to toys that mystify our parents. Our actions defy logic, don’t you think? Listen to these accounts and decide.
2023-10-2605 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 89: A Taste of GothicGothic Literature is a genre to be enjoyed, especially at this time of year. Check out this brief summary of one of my favorite genres. ~~LMM
2023-10-2503 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 88: Pride and Prejudice: Jane Austen’s Universal TruthsI’ve read this novel several times at different stages of my life. I always learn something about human psychology.2023-09-2904 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 87: "The Giver" by Lois Lowry - Reviewing a Dystopian NovelCan you imagine not having memories? No emotions, no colors, everything is the same. A dreary existence, right? If you're a fan of dystopian novels, you might want to check this one out. It has a deep message for all ages.2023-09-1003 min
A Literary Cornucopia(Bonus) Episode 86: Students' Endings to "An Old-Fashioned Knight and a Damsel in Distress" (12-Nil)These students listened to Episode 72 and had to come up with their own unique ending to this tale. I enjoyed listening and was impressed with their creative imaginations. 2023-09-0312 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 85: Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief: A ReviewMythology in the modern world, three youngsters out to save the world, what's not to like? With its twists and turns, it's a roller coaster of an adventure. 2023-08-2703 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 84: The Chronicles of Narnia: A ReviewThe first installment was a delight to read; a very straightforward tale. Adults and children alike will enjoy the journey into the land of Narnia. I've seen the movies but nothing compares to the C. S. Lewis' narrative. His vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling immerse readers in the world of Narnia, making it feel as real as any other fantastical realm.
2023-08-1303 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 83: The Scent of OrangeMemories of food can pop up anytime you're hungry. It's human nature. Oftentimes a scent can trigger the memory of a favorite meal or dessert. Mine was of an original orange cake my mom often baked. The scent of orange coming from an oven will always remind me of her. 2023-07-1003 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 82: Upon Closing the School Year 2022-2023How can one close what has been such a difficult school year? This past year came with a set of circumstances that almost knocked me over! The two songs alluded to in the episode describe it perfectly: Queen and David Bowie's "Under Pressure" and Elton John's "I'm Still Standing"! I worked constantly under pressure but remained standing. My sincerest gratitude to those students who kept me going!
2023-06-2503 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 81: Tuesdays with Morrie: On the topic of moneySo many topics were discussed in this novel. One of the most interesting conversations Mitch Albom had with Morrie was on this very universal topic of money. No matter how old a person is, it's always an issue. No matter the amount, it's usually not enough. It's all a matter of perception.
Possessing many material things or a great deal of money won't mean much if one doesn't know what to do with it. If a person only takes and doesn't give back to society, of what use is having so many material goods?2023-04-1002 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 80: The Empty ChairI had nightmares for many weeks after the event. Slowly they began to subside but every time graduation time rolls around I think back and still wonder why it happened. Why some humans do what they do is a mystery. The human mind is a mystery in itself, a universe into its own.2023-04-1003 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 79: The TwinsTales about twins abound in literature. Usually they entail an element of mystery. Why do you suppose that is? Probably just humans being human. When something is difficult to understand we speculate about its origin. With this story, what theory could we come up with? 2023-02-1807 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 78: The People in Our Lives (a reflective essay)Why are some people in our lives? There is always some reason but more often than not we just cannot understand their presence until later in life or when it's too late. But maybe it's just as well. This episode is a reflection on this aspect of life inspired by the novel The Five People You Meet in Heaven. If you care to leave a message (audio or written), you may email it to aliterarypodcast@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you!2023-01-2902 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 77: The Time Keeper Game Show (Group 3)As a requirement for the 12th-grade English course, students were required to select a certain portion of Mitch Albom's The Time Keeper to present to their classmates. This particular group chose to present their work as a game show. They decided on a podcast theme to discuss sections 25 through 36 of the novel.
Enjoy!2023-01-2808 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 76: The Twelfth HourA new year brings a new set of challenges. For the young couple in the story, it will be doubly challenging. 2023-01-0402 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 75: Upon Closing Season 3Season 3 was an eventful one. I shared a number of stories with the students which I thoroughly enjoyed producing. I'm looking forward to creating and sharing many more. I expect Season 4 to be just as eventful in a good way!2022-12-2701 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 74: A Matter of TimeTime: How do we place a value on it? It depends on the society we live in. Some make the best use of it; others woefully waste it. How do we know in which group we fall? Only TIME can tell.
If you have any comments or concerns, please send your message (written or audio) to aliterarycornucopiapodcast@gmail.com 2022-12-2602 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 54: Living 'la vida' with Tech (essay)I thought it fitting that I end season 2 and the year 2021 with a topic that has impacted our lives in so many ways: technology.
Ricky Martin's song "Living la Vida Loca" inspired this piece. I referenced it to the topic. This past year 2021 has been no picnic and if it weren't for the advances we've made in technology, we might not have made it to December. Technology has its advantages but it also has its drawbacks. Let's just hope that in 2022 we will be in a much better place in many respects despite Covid-19.
2022-12-2603 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 73: Ghosts in the AtticCan a ghost give off a scent? If you believe, maybe it could. Some memories can simultaneously evoke pain and warm feelings. In this episode, a young boy is trying to adjust to the loss of a parent.2022-12-0408 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 72: An Old-Fashioned Knight and a Damsel in DistressMedieval legends abound in literature. All a person needs is a bit of imagination and some time on his hands to weave one. Could this turn into a legend? You decide. 2022-09-2702 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 71: The Sands of Time in Mitch Albom's The TimekeeperWho doesn't want to stop the hands of time? Even if it's just for a little bit. If you stop them too often, you may miss out on other moments. Life has to be lived fully in order to enjoy it. Both the good times and the not-so-good must be lived. 2022-09-0702 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 70: Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice: Views on JewsShakespeare has always covered a wide variety of themes. This play introduces a new one. It's a theme that makes a person wonder about the playwright's views on Jews.
Want to leave a message? Click here.2022-07-1902 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 69: Shirley Jackson's We Have Always Lived in the Castle: A ReviewShirley Jackson's "The Lottery" and her novel We Have Always Lived in the Castle have several elements in common. The hostility men can show towards others is just one. Fear is another. Both result in tragedy. The Blackwood family are subjected to both.
The actions of all involved give us insight into the mind of some very disturbed people.
https://anchor.fm/luisa-molina/message2022-07-1302 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 68: What should a Viking Warrior be able to do?I did an impromptu survey to find out what some family members and students thought about a Viking warrior.
https://anchor.fm/luisa-molina/message2022-07-0106 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 67: Upon Writing a Viking TaleWriting a tale of adventure is no easy task. When it involves something historical, even more so. I looked up names to use in my tale, such as Arne (the young Viking), Sif and Birger (the parents), and Astrid and Frode (the grandparents). It was interesting to research the names and discover the meanings attached to each. I discovered that the girl's name Astrid means "divinely beautiful." The Norse origin name can also mean "impulsive." Can some girls with the name have a little of both? I know a few who do.
I'm still trying to work out...2022-06-2003 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 66: Wrapping Up Another School Year with SpeechesHow do you wrap up an unusual school year? With speeches, of course. Not your cup of tea? Well, for many, it usually isn't. Delivering a speech can be intimidating but with the right tools and a strong sense of purpose, it can be done effectively. It's just a matter of controlling one's nerves. Easier said than done. Right?
2022-05-0104 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 65: Mitch Albom's The Five People You Meet in Heaven - The Fifth PersonBoth our time and place on this planet are chosen. What we do with each is on our shoulders.2022-02-2602 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 64: Mitch Albom's The Five People You Meet in Heaven - The Fourth PersonLove has many shapes and forms. What is love for one person may be something else for another. Some people may not be able to recognize it and let it pass by, thus losing the opportunity to experience it. 2022-02-2603 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 63: Mitch Albom's The Five People You Meet in Heaven - The Third personWe say and do so many things out of anger. We let it consume us because we don't want to let it go. As human beings it's difficult. A strong person makes it look easy.2022-02-2604 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 62: Mitch Albom's The Five People You Meet in Heaven - The Second PersonWe can sacrifice so many things...time, money, precious heirlooms. The value of each varies from person to person. 2022-02-2602 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 61: Mitch Albom's The Five People You Meet in Heaven - The First PersonAs children we are totally unaware of what we do that might affect another person. Later on in life we might realize that our acts can be a life-changing event for another. 2022-02-2604 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 60: Treasured TimesRemembering those people who were a significant part of your past is a bittersweet moment. You would like to go back and talk to them but know that it's no longer a possibility. I guess just the memory will be enough for the time being.2022-02-1305 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 59: I'm only dreamingDreaming has long fascinated the human mind or at least that's what I've read. There must have been a time when Man must have questioned how our minds work during sleep cycles. Here is my take on the matter. What's yours?2022-02-0703 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 58: Reflections on the Topic of Resolutions Part TwoAnother group of students who reflected on resolutions for the new year. Is there hope for this generation? Let's listen to find out. 2022-01-2011 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 57: Reflections on the Topic of Resolutions Part OneThere was a diversity of thoughts on resolutions for the new year 2022. Listen in on what these students had to say on the topic. 2022-01-2010 min
HR & Mindfulness#01 Psicología Organizacional con Luisa Chapa MolinaLuisa Chapa Molina es egresada de Psicología Organizacional del Tecnológico de Monterrey, actualmente es HRBP (Human Resources Business Partner) del Corporativo Steelcase en la cuidad de Monterrey. Además cuenta con una Maestría en Psicología de la Salud por la UERRE y actualmente da asesorías de orientación vocacional, orientación laboral, terapia de acompañamiento integral, entre muchos otros temas más. Si quieres saber más contáctalo en sus redes sociales https://www.instagram.com/my.humanresources/Para más contenido sígueme en Youtube Instagram y Facebook2022-01-1120 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 56: Resolutions: A Fruitless Effort? (opinion)Well, it's that time of the year again. A time when we can make a fresh start. Who doesn't want that? To be able to do something different for a new year and turn into a nicer version of the old self. Some will make it through hard work, others will try but give up the struggle. Oftentimes it better to leave well enough alone. Do you agree?2022-01-0803 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 55: Broken English (memoir)Sometimes you look back and have to readjust your view of the significant people in your life. Amy Tan's essay on "Mother Tongue" did just that for me. 2022-01-0102 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 53: Lovebirds in the Rain (memoir)Ah, love! The heart flutters when affected by a sensation that's difficult to describe. Can a person dodge Cupid's arrow? How does one know when love is real? It's an age-old question that can only be answered by an all-powerful being. It's most definitely beyond the scope of the human mind.2021-12-2403 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 52: Bram Stoker: Discussions on "The Judge's House"Students of the Eleventh Grade Advanced Level English Course got into small groups to discuss the oral narratives of Bram Stoker’s ghost story “The Judge’s House”. The first narrative they listened to was the complete story. The second one was an adapted version that could have been presented on the radio. They analyzed and compared the two audio versions.
Want to know what each group had to say? Well, let's listen and find out. 2021-12-1521 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 51: The Watching Game (narrative)Ever wonder what it might be like to be thought of as an object? People pass by you maybe stopping to look but don't see you. As humans we need to interact with others. But if you're an inanimate object, it doesn't really matter. But who knows? Maybe it does. 2021-11-3002 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 50: The Cottage - A Ghost StoryWhat do ghost stories have in common? There's always a mystery, of course! Sometimes we find out in the end what happened but we might find it puzzling. Do you know a good ghost story? Maybe you know one that has sent chills up your spine and made your hair stand on end. Those are the best kind. 2021-11-0304 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 49: " Secrets" Part Five: The RecipeIf you've listened carefully, you'll realize that this story may have a sequel. Could it be a happily ever-after one? Depends on what a person may consider a happy ending. Given more time, this could turn into a novel. I'll leave that up to my students. I'll bet they could come up with some real page turners. 2021-11-0105 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 48: " Secrets" Part Four: MichaelWhen writing a mini-series you get emotionally involved with the characters. You wonder what to do with them because you want your readers (or listeners, in this case) to be satisfied with the outcome. But you also want to make that outcome believable and at the same time pleasantly surprising. What to do and how to do it? Two very good questions.
Anyway, I've enjoyed the writing part. As to recording the segments, it's been a challenge. Why? Sometimes the conditions were not the best. 2021-10-2605 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 47: " Secrets" Part Three: The PactHave I done a decent job of keeping my listeners guessing? I hope so. I've tried to provide details (hints) as to what might happen in the story. Can you come up with any interesting ideas?2021-10-1704 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 46: "Secrets" Part Two: The BookWe discover a bit more in this episode. The mother's name and how she came to find the book of spells. 2021-10-1005 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 45: Speculations on an Absent Father (Re: "Secrets" Part One)The theories in response to what happened to the father in "Secrets" (Part One) have been varied and very unusual. The father has either been killed, he's run off, he went crazy, or just mysteriously disappeared. I knew they'd come up with a few wild ideas! 2021-10-0916 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 44: Secrets (Part One)My students will have read at least Act One of Arthur Miller's well-known play The Crucible so I decided to make up a narrative about witchcraft. I struggled to come up with a title but "Secrets" will have to suffice for now.
The topic of witches and their "craft" has always been a popular one. Who doesn't like a good story about witches--whether they be good or bad?
Will this story have a sequel? I left it so it could have one. Notice I put "Part One" within parenthesis. Maybe I'll ask the students to ma...2021-10-0204 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 43: Thoughts at 33,000 FeetEssays are sometimes difficult to write. Topics may be elusive to the mind. I decided to write about human behavior in very general terms. This is just one viewpoint for the benefit of my students who have been exposed to a few unusual behaviors during the past year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. I'm hoping it will inspire them to write down some of their thoughts on the subject.2021-09-1404 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 42: An Original American Indian Tale - The Wise Old Woman and the Young MotherThey say as you grow older you become wiser. I'm not so sure about that. In this tale, an old woman instructs a young mother who is desperate for help with her children. Whether her solution was wise or not is up to the listener to decide. My students had mixed reactions to the tale. 2021-09-0502 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 41: On the " whodunnits?" or the Art of Mystery WritingI must admit that I admire mystery writers. Plotting a mystery takes into consideration so many details. I can just imagine the writer jotting down all the events and how they lead to a satisfactory conclusion. It must be like a map where an X is placed to indicate a clue and all those clues lead to a treasure. The reader must be careful because sometimes the clues are false and are placed there to mislead. But that's part of the fun, isn't it? When we as the reader are able to guess the mystery, there's a sense of...2021-08-3001 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 40: Gertrude the Grandmother - A "Who 'dunnit'?" MysteryGrannies or "nanas" are lovely people. Right? But not all are alike. They have their quirks. Is Gertrude a typical grandmother? As a mother-in-law, does she convince the listener that she only has her daughter-in-law's best interest at heart? Or is she only concerned for her son? What motive would she have to harm Alice? 2021-07-2402 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 39: Claire the Nanny - A "Who 'dunnit'?" MysteryNannies are lovable people or that's what most people think. If they take care of children, they must be nice, right? But you never know. Besides, what possible motive could Nanny Claire have?
In this episode a new character is mentioned. Might this person have something to do with Alice's "accident"? 2021-07-1803 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 38: Nancy the Maid - A "Who 'dunnit'?"Mystery"The butler did it" is what we often hear in these mysteries. In this one we have no butler but we do have a maid. Could Nancy be a possible suspect? What might be her motive to harm Alice? 2021-07-1602 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 37: Alex the Husband - A "Who 'dunnit'?" MysteryIn this episode the listener has a suspect to consider: Alex the husband. What possible motive might he have to harm his wife Alice?
In the episodes that follow, other clues might be found. There is also one other character who has not been mentioned.2021-07-1403 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 36: Alice: The Wife and New Mom - A "Who 'Dunnit'?" MysteryWriting a mystery is no easy task. The writer has to keep in mind all the details while providing the reader or, in this case, the podcast listener some clues without giving away the ending.
This mystery is like a puzzle that can have different ways of putting it all together. There is just one thing the listener has to do and that is come up with a logical suspect to commit the crime (if there is one in the first place). This episode introduces the basic plot and should make the listener wonder who might be t...2021-07-1204 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 35: Recollection of a Ghost Story: Bram Stoker's "The Judges House"What is it about tales of horror that draw us? Why are we attracted to 'things' that instill fear? I would say for some of us, it's like a thrill ride. The macabre beckons some while it repulses others. I felt fear and fascination while I read this tale taken from The Giant Book of Ghost Stories edited by Richard Dalby. If you care to read the entire story, go to https://anilbalan.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/the-judges-house.pdf
I highly recommend reading only during the daytime. Enjoy!
2021-07-0405 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 34: Reflections on Shelly's FrankensteinMary Shelly's Frankenstein has long been a fascinating topic for many industries, especially the film industry. Although it has never really been given justice through film, I understand its film-making appeal. But I would rather read the novel to get the true flavor. Re-reading the novel after so many years offered a different perspective. I was able to digest the themes in a way that I could not as a younger self. It was so worth it. Have you ever read this classic? If not, it should be on your to-be-read list.2021-07-0204 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 33: The Secret of the Umbrella (narrative)We recall events later in life that make us wonder at our behavior. Why did we react the way we did? What if we had acted differently? If we had a second chance, would we take advantage of it? These are questions we may ask ourselves and never know the answers. They'll probably haunt us for the rest of our lives. But there is very little one can do except resign oneself and chalk it up to the many mysteries of life. 2021-06-2703 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 32: Tuna Fish with Potato Chips (memoir)Narrative essays have always been my favorite mode of expression. The following is one I used as an example for my high school sophomore students a few years ago. So many memories flooded my mind as I read it! Recording these moments in time is helpful when one wants to keep them alive. The brain fogs up as we age so this is a habit a person should pick up while she can. Memories should be captured and stored in a kind of time capsule. How they're captured is insignificant, as long as they're captured and treasured by future ge...2021-06-0703 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 31: Haiku for Mother's DayMother's Day is somewhat stressful. Greeting cards should limit expressions to something short and to the point. I recommend a Haiku. 2021-05-0200 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 30: April a Month of PoetryI couldn't let the month of poetry go by without paying some sort of tribute to my English language learners. They worked hard on their original poems last semester. So here's a poem dedicated to them in this special month. April is a special occasion to celebrate poets and poetry in our culture. Here's to the poet hidden within everyone's soul.2021-04-1800 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 29: Jane Austen on Social Media (essay)We love to follow people we admire on social media. We burn with a desire to know what they think about worldly events and those who are at their center. I would certainly be one of Jane Austen's avid followers if she had been on social media! Based on how she viewed society, her posts would be something I would read with a passion. Of those who lived in the past, who would you have followed on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram? 2021-04-0603 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 28: April Showers with FlowersIt's been a little over a year since the coronovirus pandemic disrupted our lives. We look forward to a time when we can go back to a kind of normalcy. When see flowers bloom, we can't help but feel inspired and hopeful. We will get through these times and Mother Nature will lend a helping hand. Flowers are her sign that everything will be okay. 2021-04-0200 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 27: Jumping into SpringWhen seasons change in the tropics the change might not be so noticeable but we know it's there. In the air we can feel it and after a year of "pandemic" proportions we need the change. Poetry is the best way of dealing with emotions and what better way to welcome Spring than with a light and cheery poem? 2021-03-2601 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 26: Pain and PunishmentAnger often causes us to behave in ways we cannot understand. I can relate to Jeremy Finch when his anger drives him to do something that startles even his sister. This chapter from the novel To Kill a Mockingbird stirs up deep emotions. A sensitive reader will feel for the children as well as the adults. It is fitting that it concludes the first part of the novel and sets the mood for the second half. 2021-03-2303 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 25: Listening to the Other SideThere are always two sides to every situation or problem. It takes a willing and keen mind to understand all of them. You're not judging what's right or wrong. You just try to get a perspective and see the other's viewpoint to understand him (or her) just a little bit better. Listening is a skill to be continually practiced.2021-03-1502 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 24: Who is your favorite character in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird?Selecting a favorite character from this novel is not easy. There are many unique characters to choose from. The students from the 10th grade English class had to answer two questions about the characters. The chosen favorites were between the Finch family members: Atticus, Jem and Scout. I'm still undecided.
2021-03-0502 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 23: NightmaresSome childhood memories surface from time to time. They leave an indelible mark on a human mind. Even though I was just a child at the time, the incident left a deep impact. What shocked me to the core was the fact that adults could be so unaware of how impressionable a child's mind could be. Have a childhood memory that haunts you? 2021-02-2306 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 22: The Perfect SpotWhen tending to the garden I often ask myself: Do plants have feelings? Do they sense what is happening to them? I like to think that when I talk to them (and I do!) that they can hear me. I whisper to each: How are you doing today? It might seem silly but we must treat Mother Nature's living beings with kindness. 2021-01-2403 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 21: Twenty-twenty-OneRinging in a New Year is always bitter-sweet. We think fondly of what we've been through during a year and look hopefully to a brand new start. This particular past year has been exceptionally very bitter with only dots of sweetness. And is that so strange? We're still in the throes of a pandemic and expecting some sort of relief with a vaccine. Will this year be a promising one for the entire world? I look forward to a future where we can enjoy a semblance of normalcy. Don't you? Have a very happy New year 2021! 2021-01-0201 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 20: The Stranger in the White Coat (narrative)How could a person be in two places at the same time? Is it possible? It could only be a supernatural event and beyond the scope of the human mind. Who knows why these things happen. Perhaps to give a person a second chance? 2020-12-2406 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 19: Tears, Chiffon, and a Green BowSome mothers can whip up a solution to correct an adolescent's small "disaster. " These events form part of the memory collection stored not only in our minds but deep in our hearts. 2020-12-2204 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 18: Gnome for the HolidaysI love to garden and I love gnomes! So it's only fitting that I write a poem inspired by the holiday season and this particular year, the year of the pandemic. Maybe it's the magic associated with these mythological creatures that make them delightful garden décor. Those of us who love nature and had a "whole lot of time" to garden this year 2020 can appreciate all the elements associated with plants. That includes gnomes! I totally embrace the idea that they can protect my garden. If you were a gardener, wouldn't you?2020-12-2100 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 17: Lemon-Meringue SurpriseTime spent in the kitchen can be considered time well spent. I'm referring to cooking as opposed to just eating. Everyone likes to eat but not everyone likes to cook. Now baking, that's another story. I assure you, not everyone can bake. If you've ever tried it, you know it's not easy but once you get the hang of it, it's so worthwhile! I must admit there are many trials and errors in baking. Some mistakes can leave an indelible mark. But that shouldn't deter the aspiring baker! Where would humanity be if a person gave up so easily?2020-12-2104 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 16: High ExpectationsIs it a basic instinct that drives a being to reach for something that seems impossible to get? Our needs may be greater than our fears. We overcome them to obtain that which we desire. Whether we deserve it or not, well, that's another matter.2020-11-1504 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 15: The PromiseSome stories are inspiration for others. They can be prequels or sequels. What might you call one that is side by side? A parallel story?
The fickle finger of fate some might call destiny. When things are not meant to be, who are we to interfere? This narrative was inspired by a tale based on superstition and the idea that humans are controlled by outside forces . 2020-11-0104 min
Episódios do FagulhaFagulha Podcast #24: Bakunin indígena: Incêndios, garimpo, e povos indígenas, com Luísa Pontes MolinaSaudações anarquistas! A Amazônia queima novamente, o Pantanal queima, a Mata Atlântica queima, e os povos indígenas estão a todo momento sob ataque pela lógica neoliberal e pelo neofascismo bolsonarista. Conversamos com Luísa Pontes Molina sobre as alianças e encontros que devem ser construídas nessa defesa.
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Episódios do FagulhaFagulha Podcast #24: Bakunin indígena: Incêndios, garimpo, e povos indígenas, com Luísa Pontes MolinaSaudações anarquistas! A Amazônia queima novamente, o Pantanal queima, a Mata Atlântica queima, e os povos indígenas estão a todo momento sob ataque pela lógica neoliberal e pelo neofascismo bolsonarista. Conversamos com Luísa Pontes Molina sobre ...
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A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 14: A Baking FantasyEver wander into a mysterious place and let your imagination run wild? When does reality turn into fantasy? When does fantasy go back to reality? A fine line divides both. How fine a line it can be depends on the mind. 2020-10-0705 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 6: The Routine and the Ordinary during a PandemicLiving through a pandemic the likes of Covid-19 is not easy. We try to get through a "normal" day and hope that the next day will be better. As a veteran educator with a vast background of in-person teaching, virtual lessons have been very trying and oftentimes exhausting. I have however learned much from my students and they have inspired me to look for ways to reach them. I've realized this is a whole new ballgame which I am very willing to play! 2020-09-1302 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 4: Our Virtual RealitySeems like we've gone viral in more ways than one. Covid19 has forced a great number of us to go online for so many activities, it's overwhelming. Our world has been overturned and I don't know how we're ever going to set it straight again. Commerce and education are the areas most affected. Will we ever recover?2020-08-2502 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 3: Pets in Times of a PandemicEver have a pet? A dog or cat? Ever lose one to a disease or tragic accident? When you lose a pet under those circumstances, it's heartbreaking. It's almost like losing a family member. I still remember Maui fondly. He was cute and cuddly. He had the lungs of a German Shepard and was only half that size. Any stranger who approached our house would be greeted with his resounding bark, and walk away as quickly as possible. They would react in surprise when they caught a glimpse of his size through the window. Maui has been barking in dogg...2020-08-0902 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 5: PandemoniumIn times of a pandemic, what better way to vent emotions than writing about it? Some take to drama or others to arts and crafts (knitting a coronavirus blanket as pictured). I take to poetry which has no set rules and offers a way to get creative. How do you cope?
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A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 7: Letter to a CousinSome embarrassing moments can only be shared with a family member. Sometimes it's a favorite cousin. If she isn't around, what do you do? Write her a letter, of course! Memories of university days have long gone but will never be forgotten!
The epistolary narrative is the perfect medium for many writers. It can be as short or as long as your imagination travels. 2020-07-2403 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 9: My Days, My Dreams, My Life (a poem)Edgar Allan Poe's " A Dream within a Dream" inspired me to spill this on paper. Much has been written about this writer. l favor his poetry which more often than not reflects his angst. What dreams must have tortured this soul? 2020-07-2301 min
A Literary CornucopiaIntroductory Episode to A Literary CornucopiaI decided on the title "A literary cornucopia" because that's what it is! My aim is to have an abundance of literary and critical pieces. Texts that will serve as stimulus for the mind and food for the soul. Most of the content is directed at the upper high school level. The podcast will also include contributions by students and colleagues who are willing to "voice" their opinions. Audio or text contributions may be submitted through email at aliterarycornucopiapodcast@gmail.com. ~~~LMM2020-07-1901 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 8: The Deep Abyss (a poem)Ah, love! How can something so intangible grip a soul and take him into depths unknown? Is it strange that so many have fallen into this deep abyss never to come out? If and when they surface, is it a wonder that they come out unscathed? 2020-07-1900 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 10: Sand - A Tanka PoemWriting a tanka poem is like working on an arithmetic exercise. One must calculate the number of syllables for each line while sticking to the topic. I enjoy it because it stimulates the gray cells within my brain. They need the exercise! 2020-07-1900 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 11: Silence of the Heart (Micro fiction)Often it's just being quiet and patient that's enough. The heart must be silent to listen and offer solace at a difficult time. A soul who has this ability must be treasured. 2020-07-1402 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 12: Two Little Girls on a Ship (Micro nonfiction)Army life can have its ups and downs. For children of the military there's never a dull moment. This was just one of many! 2020-07-1202 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 13: An Unwanted Guest (Micro Nonfiction)Do you believe in coincidences? Some things happen when you least expect them. (Based upon a real occurrence). 2020-07-1103 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 2: Lost in Detroit (Narrative Essay)Mothers can sometimes be very protective but at the same time want their children to be as independent as possible. Should the first day of school be one of those times for shooing the little bird from its nest? 2020-07-0902 min
A Literary CornucopiaEpisode 1: The Covered Bridge (A Brief Essay on Life)The town of Roswell Georgia in the USA has delightfully quiet spots. This charming covered bridge captivated my attention. and inspired me to reflect on life. 2020-07-0802 min
Boletín 15 de Octubre 2019Luisa Fernanda Molina, ajedrecista paralímpica de CaldasLuisa Fernanda Molina, ajedrecista paralímpica de Caldas2020-03-2000 min