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Short SlumbersThe Growing Up of Cornelia- (Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1907-1908) ExcerptI decided to only record the charming beginning of this tale of 'tomboy transformation'. I prefer Austen's Lady Susan, as far as epistolary tales go and I'm always sad when tomboys end up conforming! Cornelia is, however, a delightful and exuberant nature-loving quasi misanthrope. Please do enjoy as you drift off to sleep.
2022-01-0513 minShort SlumbersSmee by A.M. Burrage: the terrifying conclusion! ;-)Who is the mysterious thirteenth player in the creepy game of Smee? Find out now!
2022-01-0410 minShort SlumbersSmee by A.M. BurrageThis is my nascent effort at narrating a Christmas ghost story (sorry! it is a bit scary for a Short Slumbers offering!) complete with (hopefully) creepy sound effects. Having quickly listened to bits of other recordings of this story, I find that my version is a bit...restrained. I do prefer English stories with English accents, but mine just aren't consistent enough, so my twangy North American tones will have to do. I hope you enjoy part one of this traditional Yuletide ghost story just the same. I'll be editing part 2 tomorrow!Free sound effects fro...
2021-12-3109 min
Short SlumbersCharlotte's Ladies (Short Stories 1909-1922)Charming, impish orphan Charlotte discovers 2 gaps on opposite sides of the orphanage property that give her a glimpse into the lives of 2 Very Different, but Wonderful Ladies and A Very Handsome Cat!
2021-01-1321 minShort SlumbersThe Girl Who Drove the CowsJolly chums in the summer and virtue rewarded: (and social-climbing put down) a winning L.M.M. combination. This episode recorded using a quieter mic and a little sound dampening. I hope the plosives and such are more pleasing to the ear.
2020-10-1715 minShort SlumbersMiriam's LoverThis is the sort of Gothic(lite) tale that Ann Shirley or Emily Starr would've loved. It's a wee bit creepy, but not enough to keep you up at night. I think the rainy, cold fall weather we're having today inspired me to choose it (and the fact that Hallowe'en is coming!). Perhaps play a little Allerseelen by Richard Strauss to accompany this slightly spooky story.
2020-09-2314 minShort SlumbersLilian's Business VentureI do love a feel-good story about a woman entrepreneur-especially when it involves baked goods and jars of apple jelly. I recommend this be accompanied by a delicious cup of tea and possibly a scone..or two.
2020-09-2311 minShort SlumbersDetected by the CameraI think this 6th of 20 short stories (from the first collection-1896-1901) has the makings of a good, camera-toting 'lady' P.I. period drama. Let me know if you agree.
2020-09-1714 min
Short SlumbersAn Invitation Given on ImpulseCelebrated Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery was certainly prolific and although I thought I had read just about everything as a tween, I recently came across her short stories when I was casting about for something to record. The stories are about as charming and of their time as you would expect. I've chosen a handful that I liked best in the first of three volumes and am starting with An Invitation Given on Impulse. Personally, I'm always looking for something to fall asleep to besides ocean or whale sounds. I tend to favour news or politics, but thought...
2020-09-1713 min
Your Server TodayMelek Erdal - Food Activism & Making A DifferenceIn today's episode of Your Server today our host, Essy Sparrow, chats to Melek Erdal about local food activism, how you can make a difference where you are and how food can bring people and communities together.
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@melsplaceeast
Theme Tune by: Jemima Coulter of @hailakerbro
Shout out to Made in Hackney and The Producers who Mel mentions in todays episode!
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2020-06-1920 min