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Walk the Tortoise with Suzanne Whitby

Arts & Culture Podcasts

An occasional podcast featuring thoughtful essays, classic stories, and poetry. Another facet of oral storyteller, Suzanne Whitby.

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United States

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An occasional podcast featuring thoughtful essays, classic stories, and poetry. Another facet of oral storyteller, Suzanne Whitby.

Language:

English


Episodes
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001: ASK / What I’ve learned about being a freelancer

1/17/2024
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. The post 001: ASK / What I’ve learned about being a freelancer appeared first on Suzanne Whitby.

Duration:00:04:08

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Speaking: The Hero

2/3/2023
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. The post Speaking: The Hero appeared first on Suzanne Whitby.

Duration:00:03:18

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The Blind Man and the Elephant

2/26/2021
As we Walk the Tortoise today, let's think about John Godfrey Saxe's poem. What does an elephant look like to YOU? The post The Blind Man and the Elephant appeared first on Suzanne Whitby.

Duration:00:03:20

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Desiderata

1/26/2021
The words in this beautiful text always make me feel hopeful. Just right for a pause to Walk the Tortoise! The post Desiderata appeared first on Suzanne Whitby.

Duration:00:04:17

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Rudyard Kipling’s “If”

3/26/2020
As we Walk the Tortoise today, let's enjoy the stoic words of Rudyard Kipling. The post Rudyard Kipling’s “If” appeared first on Suzanne Whitby.

Duration:00:03:44

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O Henry’s “A Strange Story”

2/28/2020
As we Walk the Tortoise today, let's ponder O. Henry's "A Strange Story". Short, strange, and perfect for a quick pause! The post O Henry’s “A Strange Story” appeared first on Suzanne Whitby.

Duration:00:03:45

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Hokusai says… Don’t be afraid (with thanks to Roger Keyes)

1/28/2020
Roger Keyes kindly gave me permission to record and share he wonderful poem, "Hokusai Says", and I am grateful. It's a great fit for the Walk the Tortoise podcast! [powerpress] The post Hokusai says… Don’t be afraid (with thanks to Roger Keyes) appeared first on Suzanne Whitby.

Duration:00:03:32