Tea & Bedtime Stories

Tricia Sulpizio

Mark Twain was quoted as saying, “The man who does not read good books is no better than the man who can’t.” My name is Tricia Sulpizio, I am a professor of communication & I want to invite you to listen to my new podcast, Tea & Bedtime Stories. In each episode I’ll be reading a chapter from an important novel, reviewing a few quick facts from my research, & offering my insights & impressions of the story & the writing. In season 1, I will read “A Farewell to Arms” by Ernest Hemingway, a love story set during WW1 & published in 1929. I’ve never read it but heard it’s a great book, written by a very compelling author; we'll see.. A warm beverage & a story before bed helps us relax, reduce stress, & get better sleep. It can also improve our memory, expand our vocabulary, & significantly increase our knowledge of the people, places, & things that make the world interesting. Whether you just want to hear a calm voice while you drift off to sleep or you enjoy stimulation through conversation while relaxing with a good book, I want to encourage you to join me for tea & bedtime stories. I look forward to talking to you soon. Thanks for listening!

  1. A Farewell to Arms, chapter ONE

    Episode 1

    A Farewell to Arms, chapter ONE

    A warm beverage & a story before bed can help you relax, reduce stress, & get better sleep. My name is Tricia Sulpizio & I am your hostess for tea & bedtime stories, a podcast for anyone who enjoys a good book. In this episode, I’ll begin reading chapter ONE of A Farewell to Arms, a novel by Ernest Hemingway, published in 1929. The novel is separated into 5 books, the first of which covers chapters 1-12. After reading the chapter, I will follow up with a brief commentary. I look forward to talking to you soon. Thanks for listening! Please message me on Facebook if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. I assure you that any & ALL constructive feedback will be greatly appreciated! :) https://www.facebook.com/people/Tee-Padilla/pfbid0ANXcV48VV7rJSEQzmz6f3Wv1cFDraWyP1nFu6wrwoA1FoUAY2imvXn8uLbuNYWiUl/

    11 min
  2. A Farewell to Arms Chapter TWO

    Episode 2

    A Farewell to Arms Chapter TWO

    I wonder if you found chapter ONE of A Farewell to Arms as thrilling as I did (sarcasm intended). My name is Tricia Sulpizio & I am your host for tea & bedtime stories, a podcast for anyone who can appreciate a good book. I don't yet know, but let's hope this is one. In this episode, I will continue to read the widely popular novel by Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms, first published in 1929. In the last instalment, we read book ONE, chapter ONE & now I will continue reading book ONE, chapter TWO. After I finish the chapter, I will follow up quick facts for clarification & a brief commentary about my impressions. I would love to hear your thoughts as well! I look forward to talking to you soon. Thanks for listening! References https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.209262/page/n15/mode/2up https://encyclopedia.1914-1918-online. et/article/prostitution/ - Encyclopedia of WW1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weghcKyej64 _ King of Italy in Russia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDZuqIC7gs4 - King & Queen of Italy in England Please message me on Facebook if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. I assure you that any & ALL constructive feedback will be greatly appreciated! :) https://www.facebook.com/people/Tee-Padilla/pfbid0ANXcV48VV7rJSEQzmz6f3Wv1cFDraWyP1nFu6wrwoA1FoUAY2imvXn8uLbuNYWiUl/

    26 min
  3. A Farewell to Arms Chapter THREE

    Episode 3

    A Farewell to Arms Chapter THREE

    Albert Einstein once describe man as a lazy animal. He said, “if nothing spurs him on, then he will hardly think, and will behave from habit like an automaton.” My name is Tricia Sulpizio & I am your host for another episode of tea & bedtime stories, a podcast for anyone who likes books. In this episode, we will continue reading A Farewell to Arms, a novel by Ernest Hemingway, published in 1929. Last time, we read chapter TWO in book ONE, & now we will continue the story with chapter THREE. As per usual, after reading the chapter, I will follow up with quick facts & my impressions. I look forward to talking to you soon. Thanks for listening! References https://gasmaskandrespirator.fandom.com/wiki/American_Small_Box_Respirator - gas mask image https://www.history.com/news/chemical-warfare-children-gas-masks-cold-war-flashback - video of children testing gas masks https://www.google.com/search?q=chilblains+definition&rlz=1C1GCEA_enUS1112US1112&oq=chilblains+&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBwgCEAAYgAQyBwgAEAAYjwIyCggBEAAYsQMYgAQyBwgCEAAYgAQyCggDEAAYsQMYgAQyCggEEAAYsQMYgAQyBwgFEAAYgAQyBwgGEAAYgAQyDwgHEAAYQxixAxiABBiKBTIHCAgQABiABDIKCAkQABixAxiABNIBCDQ3NzFqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#kpfb-stage=1&kpfb-tattr=&kpfb-ftype=1&kpfb-ftag=0 – chilblains explained https://www.thespruceeats.com/strega-liqueur-profile-and-cocktails-760262#:~:text=Strega%20Liqueur%20(Liquore%20Strega)%20is,dedicated%20fans%20throughout%20the%20world. - Strega Please message me on Facebook if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. I assure you that any & ALL constructive feedback will be greatly appreciated! :) https://www.facebook.com/people/Tee-Padilla/pfbid0ANXcV48VV7rJSEQzmz6f3Wv1cFDraWyP1nFu6wrwoA1FoUAY2imvXn8uLbuNYWiUl/

    23 min
  4. A Farewell to Arms chapter FOUR

    Episode 4

    A Farewell to Arms chapter FOUR

    Plato wrote that “love is the pursuit of the whole” but he also characterized it as “a serious mental disease.” Both are true, in my experience. My name is Tricia Sulpizio & I am your host another episode of tea & bedtime stories, a podcast for anyone who appreciates good books. In this episode, we will continue A Farewell to Arms, a novel by Ernest Hemingway, published in 1929. Last time, we read chapter THREE in book ONE, & now we will read chapter FOUR. When the chapter concludes, I will, again, follow up with quick facts & my impressions. I really look forward to talking to you soon. Thanks for listening! References https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Battle_of_the_Somme_(film) https://www.scottishtours.co.uk/aboutscotland/a-short-history-of-scotland/#:~:text=Later%20heavy%20industry%20flourishe,housing%20estates%20with%20modern%20housing. – Scottish history Please message me on Facebook if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. I assure you that any & ALL constructive feedback will be greatly appreciated! :) https://www.facebook.com/people/Tee-Padilla/pfbid0ANXcV48VV7rJSEQzmz6f3Wv1cFDraWyP1nFu6wrwoA1FoUAY2imvXn8uLbuNYWiUl/

    23 min
  5. A Farewell to Arms chapter FIVE

    Episode 5

    A Farewell to Arms chapter FIVE

    In a book by Peter Block, titled, “The answer to how is yes” the author is quoted as saying, “speed is a defense against depth & meaning. Nothing important happens quickly” that is why this series will go on forever or at least 41 episodes because that is how many it will take to finish this book. My name is Tricia Sulpizio & I am your host for another episode of tea & bedtime stories, a podcast for anyone who’s a life-long learner & book lover. In this episode, we will continue reading A Farewell to Arms, a novel by Ernest Hemingway, published in 1929. Last time, we read chapter FOUR in book ONE, & now I will continue the story with chapter FIVE. Para siempre, after reading the chapter, I will follow up with quick facts & my impressions. I look forward to talking to you soon. Thanks for listening! References https://www.buckeyemuse.com/july-8-1918-ernest-hemingway-is-severely-wounded-in-italy/ - Ernest in uniform https://www.roger-viollet.fr/image-photo/world-war-i-italian-military-salute-paris-993944 - Italian soldier’s salute https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/artifact/school-children-pledging-their-allegiance-flag-southington-connecticut-photograph-fenno#:~:text=Minister%20Francis%20Bellamy%20published%20an%20early%20form,respect%20too%20closely%20resembled%20the%20Nazi%20salute. – American children pledging allegiance in 1942 https://www.communicationtheory.org/knapps-relationship-model/ - stages of relationships Please message me on Facebook if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. I assure you that any & ALL constructive feedback will be greatly appreciated! :) https://www.facebook.com/people/Tee-Padilla/pfbid0ANXcV48VV7rJSEQzmz6f3Wv1cFDraWyP1nFu6wrwoA1FoUAY2imvXn8uLbuNYWiUl/

    30 min
  6. A Farewell to Arms chapter SIX

    Episode 6

    A Farewell to Arms chapter SIX

    H.L. Mencken held a lot of controversial opinions, but I think he was accurate in saying “love is like war: easy to begin, but very hard to stop.” My name is Tricia Sulpizio & I am your host for another episode of tea & bedtime stories, a podcast for anyone who likes to listen to & discuss good books. In this episode, we will continue reading A Farewell to Arms, a novel by Ernest Hemingway, published in 1929. Last time, we read chapter FIVE in book ONE, & now I will continue the story with chapter SIX. After reading the chapter, I will follow up with quick facts & my thoughts. Please join me again for more tea & bedtime stories. I look forward to talking to you soon. Thanks for listening! References https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnzOHiDeU9E – Michealangelo’s technique for painting frescos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1iBdWrVX94&list=PLN9lOhn9rTu03O4BQ9bYnzhB7_-c0MSkA – Ernest Hemingway WW1 biography https://www.heritage.nf.ca/first-world-war/articles/voluntary-aid-detachment.php#:~:text=The%20VADs%20had%20to%20pay,for%20little%20or%20no%20income. – Voluntary Aid Detachment Please message me on Facebook if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. I assure you that any & ALL constructive feedback will be greatly appreciated! :) https://www.facebook.com/people/Tee-Padilla/pfbid0ANXcV48VV7rJSEQzmz6f3Wv1cFDraWyP1nFu6wrwoA1FoUAY2imvXn8uLbuNYWiUl/

    25 min
  7. A Farewell to Arms chapter SEVEN

    Episode 7

    A Farewell to Arms chapter SEVEN

    According to an article I just read in psychology today, “Most fantasies serve a specific purpose: They can be entertaining, distracting, frightening, or, in the case of sexual fantasies, arousing. Fantasizing about specific goals can foster creativity, help someone better understand their wants and needs, and even enable them to plan for the future.” My name is Tricia Sulpizio & I am your host for another episode of tea & bedtime stories, a podcast for anyone who likes to discuss great authors & their books. In this episode, we will continue reading A Farewell to Arms, a novel by Ernest Hemingway, published in 1929. Last time, we read chapter SIX in book ONE, & now I will continue the story with chapter SEVEN. After reading the chapter, I will follow up with some quick facts & my impressions. I look forward to talking to you soon. Thanks for listening! Reference https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/fantasies#:~:text=Most%20fantasies%20serve%20a%20specific,to%20plan%20for%20the%20future. – why people fantisize https://ww1photographs.wordpress.com/2015/09/18/zona-di-guerra/ - Zona di Guerra post cards https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/02656914211006298 - Transatlantic Italian families called home to fight in WW1 Please message me on Facebook if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. I assure you that any & ALL constructive feedback will be greatly appreciated! :) https://www.facebook.com/people/Tee-Padilla/pfbid0ANXcV48VV7rJSEQzmz6f3Wv1cFDraWyP1nFu6wrwoA1FoUAY2imvXn8uLbuNYWiUl/

    37 min
  8. A Farewell to Arms chapter EIGHT

    Episode 8

    A Farewell to Arms chapter EIGHT

    Henry David Thoreau said, “there is no remedy for love but to love more.” My name is Tricia Sulpizio & I am your host for another episode of tea & bedtime stories, a podcast for anyone who likes books. In this episode, we will continue reading A Farewell to Arms, a novel by Ernest Hemingway, published in 1929. Last time, we read chapter SEVEN in book ONE, & now I will continue the story with chapter EIGHT. After reading the chapter, I will follow up with quick facts & my impressions. I look forward to talking to you soon. Thanks for listening! Reference https://www.italymagazine.com/cormons?overridden_route_name=entity.taxonomy_term.canonical&base_route_name=entity.taxonomy_term.canonical&page_manager_page=taxonomy&page_manager_page_variant=taxonomy-panels_variant-0&page_manager_page_variant_weight=-10 – the town of Cormons https://winenews.it/en/-wine-of-peace-the-cormons-wine-producers-project-that_321770/ - The Wine of Peace project https://www.atonementfriars.org/life-st-anthony-padua/#:~:text=Known%20as%20the%20patron%20saint,1195%20(13%20years%20after%20St. – Saint Anthony Please message me on Facebook if you have any questions, comments, or concerns. I assure you that any & ALL constructive feedback will be greatly appreciated! :) https://www.facebook.com/people/Tee-Padilla/pfbid0ANXcV48VV7rJSEQzmz6f3Wv1cFDraWyP1nFu6wrwoA1FoUAY2imvXn8uLbuNYWiUl/

    19 min
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Mark Twain was quoted as saying, “The man who does not read good books is no better than the man who can’t.” My name is Tricia Sulpizio, I am a professor of communication & I want to invite you to listen to my new podcast, Tea & Bedtime Stories. In each episode I’ll be reading a chapter from an important novel, reviewing a few quick facts from my research, & offering my insights & impressions of the story & the writing. In season 1, I will read “A Farewell to Arms” by Ernest Hemingway, a love story set during WW1 & published in 1929. I’ve never read it but heard it’s a great book, written by a very compelling author; we'll see.. A warm beverage & a story before bed helps us relax, reduce stress, & get better sleep. It can also improve our memory, expand our vocabulary, & significantly increase our knowledge of the people, places, & things that make the world interesting. Whether you just want to hear a calm voice while you drift off to sleep or you enjoy stimulation through conversation while relaxing with a good book, I want to encourage you to join me for tea & bedtime stories. I look forward to talking to you soon. Thanks for listening!

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  • Creator
    Tricia Sulpizio
  • Episodes
    46
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tricia Sulpizio, 2025
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