An occasional podcast featuring short prose, poetry and traditional tales. Perfect for when you need a quick break from the madness of modern life!
Empty Your Cup
As I was walking the tortoise today, I was pondering the nature of “too much information” – in terms of quantity, not content… Here’s where that led me.
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?
Desiderata
The words in this beautiful text always make me feel hopeful. Just right for a pause to Walk the Tortoise!
Rudyard Kipling’s “If”
As we Walk the Tortoise today, let’s enjoy the stoic words of Rudyard Kipling.
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!
Hokusai says… Don’t be afraid (with thanks to Roger Keyes)
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!