“The excellence of a gift lies in its appropriateness rather than in its value.” ― Charles Dudley Warner Gosh, hi. Come in, it’s nice to see you. We’ve been away from our shared hearth for a while, and have come in from the cold of this month to talk about giving gifts. In particular, gifts that don’t cost much (or anything at all!). Together, we reminisce about gifts given, joys received, and the pleasures of sharing something you love with someone you love. And…of course, we ended up hungry...
27 Jan 2025
Ep 15: The Sweetness of Winter
As the cold settles in, we’re talking about the ways that we stay present, and the pleasures that we’re appreciating right now. Notebooks and paper planners are some of the tools that we’re using to keep steady and help us remember interesting tidbits, and in our ongoing relationship with softer ways to keep time, we’re using lights, music, and actual programs on the actual radio to give shape to our days. We wind up our winter appreciation by sharing several poems that sustain us, make us la...
20 Dec 2024
Hearthside: Winter Solstice
Kateri and Kathy share their favorite winter solstice poems, 'Shab-e Yalda' by Anis Mojgani and 'Shortest Day' by Susan Cooper, offering a contemplative and poetic reflection on the season's significance.
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5.0 / 5
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