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Raven's ReadingsAdventures of Tom Sawyer - Chapters #21, 22. Cats and MeaslesWelcome to Raven's Readings. I'll be reading from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, published in 1876 by Mark Twain. It's set in 1840 along the Mississippi River, near the town of Hannibal, where Twain grew up. Last chapter, Tom managed to get back in the good books of both Becky and Aunt Polly. Hopefully that holds as school ends.I do readings twice a week, Tuesdays and Fridays. If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get the next installments as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, and would like more of my stories...
2024-10-2922 min
Raven's ReadingsAdventures of Tom Sawyer - Chapters #19, 20Welcome to Raven's Readings. I'll be reading from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, published in 1876 by Mark Twain. It's set in 1840 along the Mississippi River, near the town of Hannibal, where Twain grew up. Last chapter, Tom still had failed to win Becky back. Somehow, she's angrier than ever with him now.I do readings twice a week, Tuesdays and Fridays. If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get the next installments as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, and would like more of my stories or maybe some of the...
2024-10-2514 min
Raven's ReadingsAdventures of Tom Sawyer - Chapters #17, 18Welcome to Raven's Readings. I'll be reading from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, published in 1876 by Mark Twain. It's set in 1840 along the Mississippi River, near the town of Hannibal, where Twain grew up. Thanks to Tom's secret plan, Joe and Huck were happy to stay and whoop it up with him. In spite of a huge storm.I do readings twice a week, Tuesdays and Fridays. If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get the next installments as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, and would like more of my...
2024-10-2223 min
Raven's ReadingsAdventures of Tom Sawyer - Chapters #15, 16Welcome to Raven's Readings. I'll be reading from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, published in 1876 by Mark Twain. It's set in 1840 along the Mississippi River, near the town of Hannibal, where Twain grew up. Last time, Tom and his friends had fun as pirates, but then Tom decided to sneak off back to town. Will he just abandon his friends?I do readings twice a week, Tuesdays and Fridays. If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get the next installments as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, and would like more...
2024-10-1828 min
Raven's ReadingsAdventures of Tom Sawyer - Chapters #13, 14Welcome to Raven's Readings. I'll be reading from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, published in 1876 by Mark Twain. It's set in 1840 along the Mississippi River, near the town of Hannibal, where Twain grew up. Last time we saw the town ready to hang Mutt Potter, with Tom and Huck afraid to speak up in his defence. And Tom seemed even more depressed after having been rejected again by Becky.I do readings twice a week, Tuesdays and Fridays. If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get the next installments as soon as they are ready...
2024-10-1527 min
Raven's ReadingsAdventures of Tom Sawyer - Chapters #11, 12Welcome to Raven's Readings. I'll be reading from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, published in 1876 by Mark Twain. It's set in 1840 along the Mississippi River, near the town of Hannibal, where Twain grew up. Last time Tom and Huck witnessed a murder, and swore a blood oath to tell no one. Will they stick to their plan?I do readings twice a week, Tuesdays and Fridays. If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get the next installments as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, and would like more of my stories...
2024-10-1220 min
Raven's ReadingsAdventures of Tom Sawyer - Chapters #9, 10Welcome to Raven's Readings. I'll be reading from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, published in 1876 by Mark Twain. It's set in 1840 along the Mississippi River, near the town of Hannibal, where Twain grew up. Last time Tom and Becky had their first kiss, and their first fight. And Tom had another fight, in Sherwood Forest, which turned out better. Next, Tom waits for Huck's signal, so they can visit a graveyard. In the middle of the night.I do readings twice a week, Tuesdays and Fridays. If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get the...
2024-10-0825 min
Raven's ReadingsAdventures of Tom Sawyer - Chapters #7, 8Welcome to Raven's Readings. I'll be reading from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, published in 1876 by Mark Twain. It's set in 1840 along the Mississippi River, near the town of Hannibal, where Twain grew up. It's been praised as a literary masterpiece, and also criticized for the occasional use of the 'n-word' and the way that Injun Joe characterizes Native Americans. Disclaimer here, I will be reading it as is, all the words. Mark Twain, or rather Samuel Clements, was very much anti-slavery way back then, and his book does expose the prejudices of the time. That's all part of...
2024-10-0422 min
Raven's ReadingsAdventures of Tom Sawyer - Chapters #5, 6Welcome to Raven's Readings. I'll be reading from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, published in 1876 by Mark Twain. It's set in 1840 along the Mississippi River, near the town of Hannibal, where Twain grew up. It's been praised as a literary masterpiece, and also criticized for the occasional use of the 'n-word' and the way that Injun Joe characterizes Native Americans. Disclaimer here, I will be reading it as is, all the words. Mark Twain, or rather Samuel Clements, was very much anti-slavery way back then, and his book does expose the prejudices of the time. That's all part of...
2024-10-0134 min
Raven's ReadingsAdventures of Tom Sawyer - Chapters #3, 4Welcome to Raven's Readings. I'll be reading from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, published in 1876 by Mark Twain. It's set in 1840 along the Mississippi River, near the town of Hannibal, where Twain grew up. It's been praised as a literary masterpiece, and also criticized for the occasional use of the 'n-word' and the way that Injun Joe characterizes Native Americans. Disclaimer here, I will be reading it as is, all the words. Mark Twain, or rather Samuel Clements, was very much anti-slavery way back then, and his book does expose the prejudices of the time. That's all part of...
2024-09-2736 min
Raven's ReadingsAdventures of Tom Sawyer - Chapters #1-2Welcome to Raven's Readings. I'll be reading from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, published in 1876 by Mark Twain. It's set in 1840 along the Mississippi River, near the town of Hannibal, where Twain grew up. It's been praised as a literary masterpiece, and also criticized for the occasional use of the 'n-word' and the way that Injun Joe characterizes Native Americans. Disclaimer here, I will be reading it as is, all the words. Mark Twain, or rather Samuel Clements, was very much anti-slavery way back then, and his book does expose the prejudices of the time. That's all part of...
2024-09-2427 min
Raven's ReadingsA Room With a View - #20 - The End of the Middle AgesWelcome to Raven's Readings. I'll be reading one final time from A Room With a View, a 1908 novel by E.M. Forster. It's about a young, sheltered, woman living in the restrained and class-conscious culture of Edwardian England. It's both a romance and a humourous critique of the class distinctions at that time.I do readings twice a week, Tuesdays and Fridays. If you subscribe to my substack newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear, leave...
2024-09-2012 min
Raven's ReadingsA Room With a View - #19 - Lying to Mr. EmersonWelcome to Raven's Readings. I'll be reading again from A Room With a View, a 1908 novel by E.M. Forster. It's about a young, sheltered, woman living in the restrained and class-conscious culture of Edwardian England. It's both a romance and a humourous critique of the class distinctions at that time.I do readings twice a week, Tuesdays and Fridays. If you subscribe to my substack newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear, leave me a...
2024-09-1732 min
Raven's ReadingsA Room With a View - #18 - Lying to Mr. Beebe, Mrs. Honeychurch, Freddy, and The ServantsWelcome to Raven's Readings. I'll be reading again from A Room With a View, a 1908 novel by E.M. Forster. It's about a young, sheltered, woman living in the restrained and class-conscious culture of Edwardian England. It's both a romance and a humourous critique of the class distinctions at that time.I do readings twice a week, Tuesdays and Fridays. If you subscribe to my substack newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear, leave me a comment.
2024-09-1332 min
Raven's ReadingsA Room With a View - #17 - Lying to CecilWelcome to Raven's Readings. I'll be reading again from A Room With a View, a 1908 novel by E.M. Forster. It's about a young, sheltered, woman living in the restrained and class-conscious culture of Edwardian England. It's both a romance and a humourous critique of the class distinctions at that time.I do readings twice a week, Tuesdays and Fridays. If you subscribe to my substack newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear, leave me a comment.
2024-09-1013 min
Raven's ReadingsA Room With a View - #16 - Lying to GeorgeWelcome to Raven's Readings. I'll be reading again from A Room With a View, a 1908 novel by E.M. Forster. It's about a young, sheltered, woman living in the restrained and class-conscious culture of Edwardian England. It's both a romance and a humourous critique of the class distinctions at that time.I do readings twice a week, Tuesdays and Fridays. If you subscribe to my substack newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear, leave me a...
2024-09-0617 min
Raven's ReadingsA Room With a View - #15 -The Disaster WithinWelcome to Raven's Readings. I'll be reading again from A Room With a View, a 1908 novel by E.M. Forster. It's about a young, sheltered, woman living in the restrained and class-conscious culture of Edwardian England. It's both a romance and a humourous critique of the class distinctions at that time.I do readings twice a week, Tuesdays and Fridays. If you subscribe to my substack newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear, leave me a comment.
2024-09-0429 min
Raven's ReadingsA Room With a View - #14 -How Lucy Faced the External Situation BravelyWelcome to Raven's Readings. I'll be reading again from A Room With a View, a 1908 novel by E.M. Forster. It's about a young, sheltered, woman living in the restrained and class-conscious culture of Edwardian England. It's both a romance and a humourous critique of the class distinctions at that time.I do readings twice a week, Tuesdays and Fridays. If you subscribe to my substack newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear, leave me a comment.
2024-08-3113 min
Raven's ReadingsA Room With a View - #13 How Miss Bartlett’s Boiler Was So TiresomeWelcome to Raven's Readings. I'll be reading again from A Room With a View, a 1908 novel by E.M. Forster. It's about a young, sheltered, woman living in the restrained and class-conscious culture of Edwardian England. It's both a romance and a humourous critique of the class distinctions at that time.I do readings twice a week, Tuesdays and Fridays. If you subscribe to my substack newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear, leave me a comment.
2024-08-2716 min
Raven's ReadingsA Room With a View - #12 Chapter TwelveWelcome to Raven's Readings. I'll be reading again from A Room With a View, a 1908 novel by E.M. Forster. It's about a young, sheltered, woman living in the restrained and class-conscious culture of Edwardian England. It's both a romance and a humourous critique of the class distinctions at that time.I do readings twice a week, Tuesdays and Fridays. If you subscribe to my substack newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear, leave me a...
2024-08-2420 min
Raven's ReadingsA Room With a View - #11 In Mrs. Vyse's Well-Appointed FlatWelcome to Raven's Readings. I'll be reading again from A Room With a View, a 1908 novel by E.M. Forster. It's about a young, sheltered, woman living in the restrained and class-conscious culture of Edwardian England. It's both a romance and a humourous critique of the class distinctions at that time.I do readings twice a week, Tuesdays and Fridays. If you subscribe to my substack newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear, leave me a comment.
2024-08-2012 min
Raven's ReadingsA Room With a View - #10 Cecil as a HumouristWelcome to Raven's Readings. I'll be reading again from A Room With a View, a 1908 novel by E.M. Forster. It's about a young, sheltered, woman living in the restrained and class-conscious culture of Edwardian England. It's both a romance and a humourous critique of the class distinctions at that time.I do readings twice a week, Tuesdays and Fridays. If you subscribe to my substack newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear, leave me a comment.
2024-08-1618 min
Raven's ReadingsA Room With a View - #9 Lucy as a Work of ArtWelcome to Raven's Readings. I'll be reading again from A Room With a View, a 1908 novel by E.M. Forster. It's about a young, sheltered, woman living in the restrained and class-conscious culture of Edwardian England. It's both a romance and a humourous critique of the class distinctions at that time.I do readings twice a week, Tuesdays and Fridays. If you subscribe to my substack newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear, leave me a...
2024-08-1326 min
Raven's ReadingsA Room With a View - #8 MedievalWelcome to Raven's Readings. I'll be reading again from A Room With a View, a 1908 novel by E.M. Forster. It's about a young, sheltered, woman living in the restrained and class-conscious culture of Edwardian England. It's both a romance and a humourous critique of the class distinctions at that time.I do readings twice a week, Tuesdays and Fridays. If you subscribe to my substack newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear, leave me a comment.
2024-08-0930 min
Raven's ReadingsA Room With a View - #7 They ReturnWelcome to Raven's Readings. I'll be reading again from A Room With a View, a 1908 novel by E.M. Forster. It's about a young, sheltered, woman living in the restrained and class-conscious culture of Edwardian England. It's both a romance and a humourous critique of the class distinctions at that time.I do readings twice a week, Tuesdays and Fridays. If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear, leave me a comment....
2024-08-0724 min
Raven's ReadingsA Room With a View - #6- The Reverend Arthur Beebe, the Reverend Cuthbert Eager, etcWelcome to Raven's Readings. I'll be reading again from A Room With a View, a 1908 novel by E.M. Forster. It's about a young, sheltered, woman living in the restrained and class-conscious culture of Edwardian England. It's both a romance and a humourous critique of the class distinctions at that time.I do readings twice a week, Tuesdays and Fridays. If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear, leave me a comment....
2024-08-0222 min
Raven's ReadingsA Room With a View - #5- Possibilities of a Pleasant OutingWelcome to Raven's Readings. I'll be reading more from A Room With a View, a 1908 novel by E.M. Forster. It's about a young, sheltered, woman living in the restrained and class conscious culture of Edwardian England. It's both a romance and a humourous critique of the class distinctions at that time.I do readings twice a week, Tuesdays and Fridays. If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear, leave me a comment.
2024-07-3025 min
Raven's ReadingsA Room With a View - #4 (quit?) - Chapter 4Welcome to Raven's Readings. I'll be reading more from A Room With a View, a 1908 novel by E.M. Forster. It's about a young, sheltered, woman living in the restrained and class conscious culture of Edwardian England. It's both a romance and a humourous critique of the class distinctions at that time.I started this book last week, and noticed my downloads are down to only 30-50% of my previous stories. It is a beautiful romantic story, but perhaps too slow for some. Would all y’all prefer lighter fare, such as The Wizard of Oz or mo...
2024-07-2615 min
Raven's ReadingsA Room With a View - #3 - Music, Violets, and the Letter “S”Welcome to Raven's Readings. I’ll be reading more from A Room With a View, a 1908 novel by E.M. Forster. It's about a young, sheltered, woman living in the restrained and class-conscious culture of Edwardian England. It's both a romance and a humourous critique of the class distinctions at that time. Last chapter, Lucy did some exploring, without her guidebook, and got to know George and his father a little better. It's a rainy day now, and time to explore the residents of the Bertolini some more.I normally alternate between classics like this on...
2024-07-2322 min
Raven's ReadingsA Room With a View - #2 - In Santa Croce with no BaedekerWelcome to Raven's Readings. Welcome to Raven's Readings. I’ll be reading more from A Room With a View, a 1908 novel by E.M. Forster. It's about a young, sheltered, woman living in the restrained and class-conscious culture of Edwardian England. It's both a romance and a humourous critique of the class distinctions at that time. Last chapter, Lucy and her cousin/chaperone Charlotte had settled into the social structure of their pension in Florence, and had managed to get two rooms with a view. Possibly with some obligations to the former tenants. Now it's time to ex...
2024-07-1917 min
Raven's ReadingsA Room With a View - #1 - The BertoliniWelcome to Raven's Readings. Welcome to Raven's Readings. Today I'm starting a new story, A Room With a View, a 1908 novel by E.M. Forster. It's about a young, sheltered, woman living in the restrained and classs conscious culture of Edwardian England. It's both a romance and a humourous critique of the class distinctions at that time. I normally alternate between classics like this one on Tuesday's, and my own stories on Fridays, but since this is a bit long, I'll do it on both days.If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get the...
2024-07-1724 min
Raven's ReadingsMy Stories #27 - Hansel and Gretel; StakeoutWelcome to Raven's Readings. Here are two more of my own stories. I've been reading these on most Friday's, and from various older copyright-free classics on Tuesdays. I might try just some classics, twice a week, since they can take quite lot of sessions. This week the prompt for the first one was to do a modern take on a fairy tale. For the second story, we were to pick four words from a given list and use them. I used cape, senator, funeral, and gloves. I like writing to a variety of challenges, and...
2024-07-1311 min
Raven's ReadingsWinnie the Pooh - #10- Christopher Robin Gives Pooh a Party, and We Say GoodbyeWelcome to Raven's Readings. Today I'm reading from Winnie the Pooh, by A. A. Milne, the final chapter. Winnie the Pooh first appeared by name in a children's story commissioned by London's Evening News for Christmas Eve 1925. In the previous chapter there was a lot of rain, and some flooded homes.But all ended well, especially thanks to Pooh. In this last chapter Pooh is the guest at a special thank-you party.Let me know which of the classics you would like to hear starting next week. I think I'd like to start reading Anne...
2024-07-1014 min
Raven's ReadingsMy Stories #26 - The Riot; Who Am I?Welcome to Raven's Readings. Here are two more of my own stories. I'll be doing these on Fridays, and some of the classics on Tuesdays.This week the prompt for the first one was to start in the middle of a prison riot. For the second story, we were to write about self-awarenessI like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these so far. You can find all my short stories via my website . I'll be reading these on Friday's, and various classics on Tuesdays. If...
2024-07-0610 min
Raven's ReadingsWinnie the Pooh - #9- Piglet is Entirely Surrounded by WaterWelcome to Raven's Readings. Today I'm reading from Winnie the Pooh, by A. A. Milne. Winnie the Pooh first appeared by name in a children's story commissioned by London's Evening News for Christmas Eve 1925. In the previous chapter there was a search for the North Pole, and Roo learned he could swim. In this one there is a lot of water - and it's all around Piglet. I like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these so far. You can find all my short stories via my website .
2024-07-0316 min
Raven's ReadingsKirk's Landing - Ch 1-4Good morning, good afternoon, good evening. Welcome to Raven's Readings. Today I'll be reading something different - this episode is sponsored by me and my first novel, Kirk's Landing. I wrote this a number of years ago, drawing on my own knowledge of gangs, police work, graffiti, First Nations, and life in a small northern town. With some fantasy added in, via evil spirts and a magical power. I was pleased to learn I could actually write, and not badly either - I hope you agree.I'll be reading from the first few chapters, with the hope...
2024-06-2939 min
Raven's ReadingsWinnie the Pooh - #8- Christopher Robin Leads an Expotition to the North PoleWelcome to Raven's Readings. Today I'm reading from Winnie the Pooh, by A. A. Milne. Winnie the Pooh first appeared by name in a children's story commissioned by London's Evening News for Christmas Eve 1925. In the previous chapter we met Kanga and Roo, and Piglet met a bathtub. In this one, everyone goes on an trek through the wilderness. I like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these so far. You can find all my short stories via my website .If you subscribe to my newsletter...
2024-06-2520 min
Raven's ReadingsMy Stories #25 - Contemplate Service; Who Do You LoveWelcome to Raven's Readings. Here are two more of my own stories. I'll be doing these on Fridays, and some of the classics on Tuesdays.This week I'll feature more of my Fairy Tale Folk. The prompt for the first one was to take a given random band name, and write about them. For the second story, we were to write about love, specifically that first crush.I like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these so far. You can find all my short stories via my website...
2024-06-2111 min
Raven's ReadingsWinnie the Pooh - #7- We Meet Kanga and Roo, and Piglet has a BathWelcome to Raven's Readings. Today I'm reading from Winnie the Pooh, by A. A. Milne. Winnie the Pooh first appeared by name in a children's story commissioned by London's Evening News for Christmas Eve 1925. In the previous chapter Eeyore had a birthday. In this one, Piglet has a surprise bath. I like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these so far. You can find all my short stories via my website .If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get the next installments as soon as they...
2024-06-1918 min
Raven's ReadingsMy Stories #24 - Choices; Back to SchoolWelcome to Raven's Readings. Here are two more of my own stories. I'll be doing these on Fridays, and some of the classics on Tuesdays.The prompt for the first story was to take two points of view, the protagonist, and then the antagonist. For the second story, we were to write about starting another year of public school. Note - photo is of mural by Daser. I like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these so far. You can find all my short stories via my website .
2024-06-1510 min
Raven's ReadingsWinnie the Pooh - #6- Eeyore Has a Birthday and Gets Two PresentsWelcome to Raven's Readings. Today I'm reading from Winnie the Pooh, by A. A. Milne. Winnie the Pooh first appeared by name in a children's story commissioned by London's Evening News for Christmas Eve 1925. In the previous chapter Piglet met a ferocious Heffalump. In this one, there will be a party. I like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these so far. You can find all my short stories via my website .If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get the next installments as soon as...
2024-06-1118 min
Raven's ReadingsMy Stories #23 - Too Nosy for Her Own Good; Many MoonsWelcome to Raven's Readings. Here are two more of my own stories. I'll be doing these on Fridays, and some of the classics on Tuesdays.The prompt for the first story was to write about a nosy neighbour. My older listeners might recognize her. For the second story, we were to consider how a month with two full moons affects people. I took it to a sky somewhere with three moons, all at the same time.I like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these so far. You...
2024-06-0811 min
Raven's ReadingsWinnie the Pooh - #5- Piglet Meets a HeffalumpWelcome to Raven's Readings. Today I'm reading from Winnie the Pooh, by A. A. Milne. Winnie the Pooh first appeared by name in a children's story commissioned by London's Evening News for Christmas Eve 1925. In the previous chapter we met Eeyore, and his tail. In this chapter, Pooh and Piglet set out to catch a Heffalump. I like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these so far. You can find all my short stories via my website .If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get the...
2024-06-0416 min
Raven's ReadingsMy Stories #22 - A Wedding Tale; Fairy Tale FelonWelcome to Raven's Readings. Here are two more of my own stories. I'll be doing these on Fridays, and some of the classics on Tuesdays.For the first, we were to include the words include the words cummerbund, hobbit, and frenetic. For the second story, we were to write about a would-be detective that gets thrown into a mystery. Both are with my Fairy Tale Folk. I like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these so far. You can find all my short stories via my website .
2024-06-0115 min
Raven's ReadingsWinnie the Pooh - #4- Eeyore Loses a Tail and Pooh Finds OneWelcome to Raven's Readings. Today I'm reading from Winnie the Pooh, by A. A. Milne. Winnie-the-Pooh first appeared by name in a children's story commissioned by London's Evening News for Christmas Eve 1925. In the previous chapter Pooh and Piglet found a Woozle. Or maybe not. In this chapter we meet Eeyore - my favourite. I like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these so far. You can find all my short stories via my website .If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get the next installments...
2024-05-2710 min
Raven's ReadingsMy Stories #21 - It's in the Bag; Call me MaybeWelcome to Raven's Readings. Here are two more of my own stories. I'll be doing these on Fridays, and some of the classics on Tuesdays.For the first, the prompt was start your story with the first sentence from page 84 of a book you do not own, like a library book, and include a robbery in your story. For the second, the prompt was to start with the specific sentence “Call me Maybe”. I like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these so far. You can find...
2024-05-2407 min
Raven's ReadingsWinnie the Pooh - #3- Pooh and Piglet Go Hunting and Nearly Catch a WoozleWelcome to Raven's Readings. Today I'm reading from Winnie the Pooh, by A. A. Milne. Winnie-the-Pooh first appeared by name in a children's story commissioned by London's Evening News for Christmas Eve 1925. In the previous chapter Winnie the Pooh ate a bit too much honey. Now he and Piglet will head out for a walk. I like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these so far. You can find all my short stories via my website .If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get the next...
2024-05-2208 min
Raven's ReadingsMy Stories #20 - Wish Fulfilled; Over the Top (NSFW?)Welcome to Raven's Readings. Here are two more of my own stories. I'll be doing these on Fridays, and some of the classics on Tuesdays.Today's stories, both from 2012, feature my Fairy Tale Folk again. These are characters from Grimm's Fairy Tales, brought back to life. The prompt for the first was to write a story where the protagonist has a chance to change a single choice, and its result. For the second, we had to write something way out there, over the top with pulp fiction weirdness. I like writing to a...
2024-05-1814 min
Raven's ReadingsWinnie the Pooh - #2- Pooh Goes Visiting and Gets Into Tight PlaceWelcome to Raven's Readings. Today I'm reading from Winnie the Pooh, by A. A. Milne. Winnie-the-Pooh first appeared by name in a children's story commissioned by London's Evening News for Christmas Eve 1925. In the previous chapter we met Christopher Robin and his bear, and followed a quest for honey. Now Pooh will head out to visit some friends. I like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these so far. You can find all my short stories via my website .If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll...
2024-05-1410 min
Raven's ReadingsMy Stories #19 - Sparkles; The Android and the Wondering ChamberWelcome to Raven's Readings. Here are two more of my own stories. I'll be doing these on Fridays, and some of the classics on Tuesdays.The prompt for the both stories was to use a given opening sentence. For the first, it was "We need to talk about Kevin". For the second, the opener was "The noticed android walks past a wondering chamber”.I like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these so far. You can find all my short stories via my website .If you su...
2024-05-1009 min
Raven's ReadingsWinnie the Pooh - #1- We Are Introduced to Winnie-the PoohWelcome to Raven's Readings. Today I'm reading from Winnie the Pooh, by A. A. Milne. Winnie-the-Pooh first appeared by name in a children's story commissioned by London's Evening News for Christmas Eve 1925. The character is inspired by a stuffed toy that Milne had bought for his son Christopher Robin in Harrods department store, and a bear they had viewed at London Zoo. The stories are set in Hundred Acre Wood, which was inspired by Five Hundred Acre Wood in Ashdown Forest in East Sussex—situated 30 miles (48 km) south of London—where the Londoner Milne's country home was located.I...
2024-05-0714 min
Raven's ReadingsMy Stories #18 -Sleep Tight; Cat FightWelcome to Raven's Readings. Here are two more of my own stories. I'll be doing these on Fridays, and some of the classics on Tuesdays.The prompt for the first story was to write about fear, and include the words dark, crunching, eerie, monster and fear. All quite fitting. For the second, the challenge was to build, with a ticking time bomb ready to go off - real or virtual. Both stories used my Fairy Tale Folk.I like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these so far...
2024-05-0315 min
Raven's ReadingsAlice in Wonderland - #12 -Alice's EvidenceWelcome to Raven's Readings. Here’s more from Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Caroll.The trial is underway to determine if it was the Knave that stole the tarts. Alice is called next as a witness. I'll be doing the last chapter, number 12, Alice’s Evidence. I like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these so far. You can find all my short stories via my website .If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get the next installments as soon as they are ready. If y...
2024-05-0112 min
Raven's ReadingsMy Stories #17 -Hunter or Helper?; Aisle 9 in the Grocery StoreWelcome to Raven's Readings. Here are two more of my own stories. I'll be doing these on Friday's, and some of the classics on Tuesdays.The prompt for the first story was to pick your opening sentence from the book you were reading, page 83, eighth sentence. I was reading Ready Player One. For the second, we had to pick a setting from a list of six suggestions. I got aisle nine in the grocery store. I like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these...
2024-04-2610 min
Raven's ReadingsAlice in Wonderland - #10&11 -The Lobster Quadrille; Who Stole the TartsWelcome to Raven's Readings. Here’s more from Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Caroll.In the last chapters Alice finished up that peculiar croquet game, and then listened to the Mock Turtle's story. Now the turtle is about to tell her about a new dance. I'll be doing Chapter 10, The Lobster Quadrille, and Chapter 11, Who Stole the Tarts? We're almost done the story now. I like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these so far. You can find all my short stories via my website ....
2024-04-2323 min
Raven's ReadingsMy Stories #16 -Operation Hysterical Talons; Dinosaurs 'R UsWelcome to Raven's Readings. Here are two more of my own stories. I'll be doing these on Friday's, and some of the classics on Tuesdays.I've a couple of stories here that are acted out by my Fairy Tale Folk, as part of their new contract gigs. The first was based on a random military operation title - I got Operation Htsterical Talons. The second one just had to be about Dinosaurs.I like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these so far. You can find...
2024-04-1912 min
Raven's ReadingsAlice in Wonderland -#8&9 -The Queen's Croquet Ground; The Mock Turtle's StoryHere’s more from Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Caroll.In the last chapters, Alice battled too much pepper, was gifted a pig, and attended a very peculiar tea party. Now she's going to meet the Queen. I'll be doing Chapter 8, The Queen’s Croquet Ground, and then Chapter 9, The Mock Turtle’s StoryIf you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear, leave me a comment.I sent out a...
2024-04-1728 min
Raven's ReadingsMy Stories #15 -Cowboys and Indians; HonourWelcome to Raven's Readings. Here are two more of my own stories. I'll be doing these on Friday's, and some of the classics on Tuesdays.My first story explores race relations in the West, the challenge was to write a western story, including the words rope, dust, whiskey, medicine, and ceremony.The second was based on a photo of a crooked tree in the mist.I like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these so far. You can find all my short...
2024-04-1211 min
Raven's ReadingsAlice in Wonderland -#6&7 -Pig and Pepper; A Mad Tea PartyHere’s more from Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Caroll.In the last chapters Alice gave Bill the Lizard the boot, chatted with a caterpillar sitting on a mushroom, and scared a pigeon up in the treetops. Now she's found another little house to explore. I'll be doing Chapter 6, Pig and Pepper, and then Chapter 7, A Mad Tea PartyIf you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear, leave me a co...
2024-04-0928 min
Raven's ReadingsMy Stories #14 -A Traveling Tale; A Touch of BlueWelcome to Raven's Readings. Here are two more of my own stories. I'll be doing these on Friday's, and some of the classics on Tuesdays.Both of these stories feature my Fairy Tale folk, made famous by the Grimm's and now brought to life by a renewed interest in the stories. And in turn, they are doing new stories and giving their impact a bit of magical boost. The prompt for #1 was to write about travel, either external or internal journeys. The second story, is about Good versus Good, two people with noble...
2024-04-0513 min
Raven's ReadingsAlice in Wonderland -#4&5 The Rabbit Sends in a Little Bill; Advice From a CaterpillarHere’s more from Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Caroll.In the last chapter Alice had met a number of interesting characters, and had been in a caucus race, but was once again alone. Until she heard approaching footsteps. I'll be doing Chapter 4, The Rabbit Sends in a Little Bill, and then Chapter 5, Advice from a CaterpillarIf you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear, leave me a comment....
2024-04-0329 min
Raven's ReadingsMy Stories #13 -Party Animal; DoubtWelcome to Raven's Readings. Here are two more of my own stories. I'll be doing these on Friday's, and some of the classics on Tuesdays.My first story, from 2016, is set on Easter Weekend. We had to include the words Spring, egg, bloom, season, and bunny.The second story, from 2012, is another with my Fairy Tale folk. The passion between Red and the wolf is a little out of hand. The Challenge was to write about a protagonist who's mistaken about something they are positive is true. I like writing to...
2024-03-3015 min
Raven's ReadingsComrade Bingo -Ini #11This is Chapter 11 of The Inimitable Jeeves, by P.G. Wodehouse. I'll be reading from various classics like this on Tuesdays, and my own stories on Fridays. Bertie and Jeeves are now back from New York, comfortable in their snug flat. Aunt Agatha is NOT on the warpath, and Bingo is in love. Again. If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear, leave me a comment.And remember that you...
2024-03-2623 min
Raven's ReadingsMy Stories #12 -A Terrible Lie; Death is on the TableWelcome to Raven's Readings. Here are two more of my own stories. I'll be doing these on Friday's, and P.G. Wodehouse's Inimitable Jeeves on Tuesdays.For my first story, from 2012, the prompt was to write about a terrible lie.The second story, from 2012, focuses on death. And a bit of romance - why not?I like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these so far. You can find all my short stories via my website .If you subscribe to my newsletter...
2024-03-2208 min
Raven's ReadingsAlice in Wonderland -#3 A Caucus-race and a Long TaleI'm trying a new series, Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Caroll, just to see if you like it. I'll read a chapter at a time. In the last chapter Alice, still stuck in the hallway, had cried so much she'd created a pool of tears, a pool into which a number of peculiar creatures had fallen. Hopefully she gets along with them all. If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear, leave...
2024-03-1911 min
Raven's ReadingsMy Stories #11 -Luck of the Irish; Attic TreasureWelcome to Raven's Readings. Here are two more of my own stories. I'll be doing these on Friday's, and P.G. Wodehouse's Inimitable Jeeves on Tuesdays.Today's first story is from 2019. The prompt was to start our story with a salad, and then combine ideas from the Ides of March and St. Patrick's Day.The second story, from 2012, looks at the treasures we may find in an old house, be they good or bad.I like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these so far. You...
2024-03-1611 min
Raven's ReadingsAlice in Wonderland -#2 The Pool of TearsI'm trying a new series, Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Caroll, just to see if you like it. I'll read a chapter at a time. In the last chapter, Alice had fallen down the rabbit hole, and found a locked door leading into a lovely garden. One challenge now is being the right size to take the key from a table - she's found a cake that seems to make her grow. If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading...
2024-03-1313 min
Raven's ReadingsMy Stories #10 -Momma's Boy; Something Wicked This Way ComesWelcome to Raven's Readings. Here are two more of my own stories. I'll be doing these on Friday's, and P.G. Wodehouse's Inimitable Jeeves on Tuesdays.Today's are still from 2012, The first was from a prompt that gave us a list of eight words and an aphorism by Sigmund Freud - A man who has been the indisputable favorite of his mother keeps for life the feeling of a conqueror. The second story is part of a series I did on Grimm's fairy tale characters that are reborn into the modern world, with...
2024-03-0813 min
Raven's ReadingsAlice in Wonderland -#1 Down the Rabbit HoleI'm trying a new series, Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Caroll, just to see if you like it. I'll read a chapter at a time. If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear, leave me a comment.And remember that you can manage here which sections from my SubStack you'll get emails for - Fiction, Odds and ends, Podcastings, or all. This is a public episode. If you would l...
2024-03-0712 min
Raven's ReadingsStartling Dressiness of a Lift Attendant -Ini#10This is Chapter 10 of The Inimitable Jeeves, by P.G. Wodehouse. I'll be reading from this book on Tuesdays, and my own stories on Fridays. In the last chapter, we saw Bertie fail to keep Cyril Bassington-Bassington off the stage, in spite of his Aunt Agatha's very clear instructions. Now we find out the consquences of that. If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear, leave me a comment.And...
2024-03-0621 min
Raven's ReadingsMy Stories #9 -Once upon a Time: A Study in ColoursWelcome to Raven's Readings. Here are two more of my own stories. I'll be doing these on Friday's, and P.G. Wodehouse's Inimitable Jeeves on Tuesdays.Today's are both from 2012, The first is part of a series I did on Grimm's fairy tale characters that are reborn into the modern world, with some magical powers. The series eventually led to a novel - still in edit mode. The prompt was the phrase "Once Upon a Time", and a list of five words, Widow, Woodcutter, Witch, Willow, and Wander.The second is a little...
2024-03-0110 min
Raven's ReadingsA Letter of Introduction -Ini#9This is Chapter 9 of The Inimitable Jeeves, by P.G. Wodehouse. I'll be reading from this book on Tuesdays, and my own stories on Fridays. In the last chapter, lunch was a disaster. Sir Roderick thinks Bertie is a loonie, Aunt Agatha is furious, but - good news - the engagment to Honoria is off. And Betrie and Jeeves are off to New York. If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear...
2024-02-2820 min
Raven's ReadingsMy Stories #8 -The Fire of the Gods; Lunar BrothelWelcome to Raven's Readings. Here are two more of my own stories. I'll be doing these on Friday's, and P.G. Wodehouse's Inimitable Jeeves on Tuesdays.Today's are both from 2012, and both sc-fi. The first is about contact with a primitive race, the second is about contact in a Lunar brothel.I like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these so far. You can find all my short stories via my website .If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get the next installments as...
2024-02-2409 min
Raven's ReadingsSir Roderick Comes to Lunch -Ini#8This is Chapter 8 of The Inimitable Jeeves, by P.G. Wodehouse. I'll be reading from this book on Tuesdays, and my own stories on Fridays. In the last chapter, Bertie promised his Aunt Agatha that he would make a good impression on Honoria Glossop's father. Let's see how he does at their luncheon together. If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear, leave me a comment.And remember that you...
2024-02-2118 min
Raven's ReadingsMy Stories #7 -Let's Make a Deal; Well DoneWelcome to Raven's Readings. Here are two more of my own stories. I'll be doing these on Friday's, and P.G. Wodehouse's Inimitable Jeeves on Tuesdays.I'm late this week as I spent Friday in the Emerg at my hospital. I'd had severe chest pains the night before, that eased and then disappeared. Several ECG's, lots of blood work, X-rays, but cause unknown. Carediologist referral. I'm glad I have free, good healthcare.Today's are both from 2012. The challenge for the first was for a character who had seven days. I put mine in...
2024-02-1915 min
Raven's ReadingsIntroducing Claude and Eustace -Ini#7This is Chapter 7 of The Inimitable Jeeves, by P.G. Wodehouse. I'll be reading from this book on Tuesdays, and my own stories on Fridays. In the last chapter, we saw how much Bertie Wooster missed having Jeeves to help him. We now will meet Bertie's cousins, Claude and Eustace - definite troublemakers. If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear, leave me a comment.And remember that you can...
2024-02-1412 min
Raven's ReadingsMy Stories #6 -A Valentine's Gift; A Zen RomanceToday's are both from 2012, with a romance theme, for Valentine's Day next week. For the first one, we had to craft an unlikeable protagonist. Mine is a bit of a manipulator. For the second the challenge was to set it in a bookstore, and include six random words. I got broken, music, mechanical, grubby, backpack, and cowboy. I like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these so far. You can find all my short stories via my website .If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get the next...
2024-02-0911 min
Raven's ReadingsThe Hero's Reward -Ini#6This is Chapter 6 of The Inimitable Jeeves, by P.G. Wodehouse. I'll be reading from this book on Tuesdays, and my own stories on Fridays. In the last chapter, Bertie Wooster came up with a possibly clever plan. We'll see how that works. If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear, leave me a comment.And remember that you can manage here which sections from my SubStack you'll get emails...
2024-02-0714 min
Raven's ReadingsMy Stories #5 -I Remember. What If.Today's are both from 2012, For the first one, the challenge was to pick a random song title for iTunes as my prompt. I got I Remember - the link is to the Deadmau5 version. For the second we were given a list of 10 random words to include in a story. I did a bit of speculation with a First Nation's twist.I like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these so far. You can find all my short stories via my website .If you subscribe to my newsletter...
2024-02-0309 min
Raven's ReadingsThe Pride of the Woosters is Wounded -Ini#5This is Chapter 5 of The Inimitable Jeeves, by P.G. Wodehouse. I'll be reading from this book on Tuesdays, and my own stories on Fridays. In the last chapter, Bertie Wooster managed not only to avoid marriage to a thief, but also gain a real advantage over his Aunt Agatha. Are you ready for another adventure? If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear, leave me a comment.And remember...
2024-01-3017 min
Raven's ReadingsBonus - The Cremation of Sam McGeeWelcome to Raven's Readings and a little bonus, with a definite winter theme - the Cremation of Sam McGee. It's a poem, written by Robert Service, a Canadian poet, and published in 1907 in Songs of a SourdoughIf you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get the next installments as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, and would like more of my stories or maybe some of the classics, leave me a comment. And remember that you can manage here which sections from my SubStack you'll get emails for - Fiction, Odds...
2024-01-2906 min
Raven's ReadingsMy Stories #4 -Making a Sandwich; DangerousToday's stories are from 2012. For the first, the challenge was to write an interesting story of a person making a sandwich. For the second, the limit was five sentences, and fewer than 100 words. I like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these so far. You can find all my short stories via my website .If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get the next installments as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, and would like more of my stories or maybe some of the...
2024-01-2606 min
Raven's ReadingsPearls Mean Tears-Ini#4This is Chapter 4 of The Inimitable Jeeves, by P.G. Wodehouse. I'll be reading from this book on Tuesdays, and my own stories on Fridays. In the last chapter, Bertie Wooster was at a resort visiting his Aunt Agatha, who had found the perfect wife for him. Whether he wanted one or not. We will now see if he manages to wriggle his way out, in spite of Jeeves being less than helpful. Something about a scarlet cummerbund, I believe. If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as soon as...
2024-01-2325 min
Raven's ReadingsMy Stories #3 -Everyone Must Vote, Jumping with SiriToday's stories are from 2012, both have a sci-fi flavour, with overtones of Apple.For the first, the challenge was to write a story using only the present tense, This constraint adds a sense of urgency to your writing, and prevents you from adding in long backstory.The next story has a more complicated prompt. There are many structures to craft a story around, we were given a seven-part one: intro; problem; initial struggle; complications; failed attempt; major crisis; climax and resolution. But it’s just a story. I like writing to a variety of...
2024-01-1913 min
Raven's ReadingsAunt Agatha speaks her mind-Ini#3This is Chapter 3 of The Inimitable Jeeves, by P.G. Wodehouse. I'll be reading from this book on Tuesdays, and my own stories on Fridays. In the previous two chapters, we met Bertie Wooster and his valet Jeeves. We saw how Jeeves devised an ingenious scheme that benefited his master, Bertie, Bertie’s friend Bingo Little, and also himself. Clever man. In the next story, told as two chapters again, we meet Bertie's Aunt Agatha. Brace yourselves, she is a formidable force. If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll get notified of my updates as so...
2024-01-1616 min
Raven's ReadingsMy Stories #2 -The Trio. CindyI will be reading to you now from two more of my own fiction stories.These two were both written in response to the same type of prompt. For each I got three random but interesting photos, and had to use them for a story, 1000 words max. I like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these so far. You can find all my short stories via my website .For the first, written in 2022, the challenge was to write a story that examined how a character manages their stress. 1000...
2024-01-1311 min
Raven's ReadingsMy Stories #1 -Rapture and Romance. Tom's Excellent AdventureI will be reading to you now from two of my own fiction stories.These two were both written in response to the same type of prompt. For each I got three random but interesting photos, and had to use them for a story, 1000 words max. I like writing to a variety of challenges, and have done over a hundred of these so far. You can find all my short stories via my website .The first story was written this January, just a week ago. The three photos were: several happy people sprawled on a...
2024-01-0912 min
Raven's ReadingsNo Wedding Bells for Bingo -Ini#2This story is from The Inimitable Jeeves, a collection of short stories written by P. G. Wodehouse in 1923. In Chapter 1 we saw Jeeves come up with a plan to help a friend of his employer Bertie Wooster navigate the challenges of a romance. We will now see how well that clever scheme works out. I might read from some of my own stories next time. If you subscribe to my newsletter, you'll the next installments as soon as they are ready. If you enjoy this reading, or have other classics you'd like to hear, leave me a...
2024-01-0716 min
Raven's ReadingsJeeves exerts the old cerebellum -Ini#1This story is from The Inimitable Jeeves, a collection of short stories written by P. G. Wodehouse in 1923. In today’s chapter, Bertie, with the help of his valet Jeeves, devises a scheme to help Bertie’s friend Bingo. In the next chapter, we’ll see how that seemingly foolproof plan works out.Jeeves and Bertie, were characters in dozens of short stories by Wodehouse. In addition, there was also a very successful TV series where the two characters were played by Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie, respectively. I'll do a chapter of this collection per podcast, but ma...
2024-01-0319 min
Raven's ReadingsMy Financial CareerTonight I have a cute little short story by the Canadian humourist Stephen Leacock. He describes the financial challenges of opening a bank account, back when it was all done through an oak and brass wicket.Leacock was a Canadian teacher, political scientist, writer, and humorist, in the early 1900's. He had a summer home in Orillia and wrote with a dry wit about life in small Ontario towns.I hope you enjoy this tidbit - does it remind you of having to apply for a loan or mortgage?Would you like more...
2024-01-0106 min
Raven's Readings'Twas the night before ChristmasIn 1823, the poem A Visit From St. Nicholas was published anonymously in a small New York newspaper. Four years later, Clement Clarke Moore admitted it was his - he’d been reluctant at first because he didn’t think it was fitting for a scholarly professor such as he. I assume the popularity changed his mind.Here’s a link to some history on the poem.Note 1 - I originally had added this to a post on Christmas Eve, but here it is as a separate podcast. Also, I deleted a word in one line. The ad...
2023-12-2803 min
Raven's ReadingsA Christmas Carol -Part 4 of 4Part 4 of my reading of A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens. This is from the prompt copy that he used for his own readings. Comments are welcome, of course. I hope you’ve enjoyed these readings, I plan on doing some more. I’m considering maybe some Jeeves and Wooster by P. G. Wodehouse, maybe some Stephen Leacock or Mark Twain. Let me know what books you’d like to hear. They just need to be old enough to be in the public domain and thus copyright free. Edit - I’m adding a link to a rel...
2023-12-2319 min
Raven's ReadingsA Christmas Carol -Part 3Part 3 of my reading of A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens. This is from the prompt copy that he used for his own readings. Comments are welcome, of course. I’ll post the last stave in a day or two. If you'd like me to do other readings, let me know - they just need to be old enough to be in the public domain. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ravensview.substack.com This is a...
2023-12-1921 min
Raven's ReadingsA Christmas Carol -Part 2Part 2 of my reading of A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens. This is from the prompt copy that he used for his own readings. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ravensview.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ravensview.substack.com
2023-12-1512 min
Raven's ReadingsA Christmas CarolPart 1 of 4 of my reading of A Christmas Carol, by Dickens. Read from the copy he'd edited for his own readings. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ravensview.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ravensview.substack.com
2023-12-1219 min
GamestackEp 153: Quoth the RavensviewVendor and Shaline are joined by Ravensview to chat about Farm Sim, the games that made us, what's in the news and so much more! Join us for a fun conversation. Email us at info@wejustlovegames.com Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/wejustlovegames https://twitter.com/Vendortronn https://twitter.com/shalinel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wejustlovegames https://www.facebook.com/groups/wejustlovegames PO Box 396 Corona, NM 88318
2023-07-131h 45GamestackEp 153: Quoth the RavensviewVendor and Shaline are joined by Ravensview to chat about Farm Sim, the games that made us, what's in the news and so much more! Join us for a fun conversation. Email us at info@wejustlovegames.com Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/wejustlovegames https://twitter.com/Vendortronn https://twitter.com/shalinel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wejustlovegames https://www.facebook.com/groups/wejustlovegames PO Box 396 Corona, NM 88318
2023-07-131h 45
Bend Don't BreakA Story of Resilience and Perseverance: We Need to Protect the ProtectorsThis week, Chief Neil Dubord is joined by Todd Mason from the Victoria Police Department. In this episode, Chief Dubord speaks with Todd about two tragic incidents that changed his career and affected him deeply, impacting his physical and mental health profoundly. Todd boldly shares the struggles he endured being diagnosed with PTSD, major depression and anxiety and how he regained control of his life and has his PTSD in remission. Listen to Todd's inspiring story of transformation, resilience, and perseverance. Key Takeaways: [1:51] In September of 2021 Todd was a neg...
2023-02-1448 min
True Blue PodcastProtect the Protectors – Todd Mason – Part 2In Part 2 of this episode, Todd talks about the challenges of dealing with his Work Safe BC claim while managing his anxiety, depression and paranoia. Todd also says, “I want to de-stigmatize mental health injuries that we all get at work, we need to change the culture, if you’re struggling, you’re not alone, you need to reach out and talk to someone.” Todd's recovery and road back to work included an 8 week residential treatment program at the Homewood Ravensview facility. He learned a number of skills and methods that will help him deal with his anxiety and...
2022-08-3150 min
True Blue PodcastProtect the Protectors – Todd Mason – Part 1Cst. Todd Mason talks about dealing with a challenging situation in his negotiator role only 2 weeks before being rundown by a stolen car on Pandora Ave on September 27, 2021. Not only did he suffer physical injuries but the mental and emotional effects of both incidents were just as devastating. Todd talks about the lack of support from Victoria City Council and other factors that contributed to a long and dark few months after the incident. Later in this episode, Todd goes into detail about what he remembers after being hit by the car and how he thought he was goin...
2022-08-2135 min