7 episodes
Walk the Tortoise with Suzanne Whitby Suzanne Whitby
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An occasional podcast featuring thoughtful essays, classic stories, and poetry. Another facet of oral storyteller, Suzanne Whitby. Short, no unnecessary babble (as far as possible), because life is busy and let's be honest, who has the time...
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001: ASK / What I’ve learned about being a freelancer
The start of a new series on what I've learned in nearly 20 years of being self-employed. Today: It never hurts to ask.
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Speaking: The Hero
I get rather cross about conflict and wars and the middle aged men and women who make the decisions without ever having to leave their comfortable worlds to literally put their lives on the line. This wonderful poem by Felix Pollak spoke to me.
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The Blind Man and the Elephant
As we Walk the Tortoise today, let's think about John Godfrey Saxe's poem. What does an elephant look like to YOU?
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Desiderata
The words in this beautiful text always make me feel hopeful. Just right for a pause to Walk the Tortoise!
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Rudyard Kipling’s “If”
As we Walk the Tortoise today, let's enjoy the stoic words of Rudyard Kipling.
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O Henry’s “A Strange Story”
As we Walk the Tortoise today, let's ponder O. Henry's "A Strange Story". Short, strange, and perfect for a quick pause!