Welcome to my Reading Room where stories dwell and words ignite our imagination.
Rebecca’s Reading room is a virtual space that has been set aside for reading and reflection. It is a place where stories and poetry are given voice.
I am your host, Rebecca Budd. I look forward to sharing these moments with you
S6 E27: More Than an Apron
Welcome to Rebecca’s Reading Room. I’m Rebecca Budd, and I’m so glad you’ve joined me.
Sometimes the most treasured possessions are not found in museums or antique shops. They are tucked away in our own cupboards and drawers, quietly carrying the memories of those who came before us.
Today, I’d like to share the story of two handmade aprons that belonged to my grandmother and my mother. Worn while baking Christmas cookies, preserving the harvest, preparing family meals, and serving those working in the fields, these simple garments became companions to lives lived in love and generosity.
As I wear them today, I find myself wondering how ordinary objects can become extraordinary keepers of memory.
So, wherever you may be, make yourself comfortable. Perhaps this story will bring to mind someone whose quiet acts of care helped shape your own life.
Rebecca
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“For All We Know” by More than Family
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12 Oct 2026
Dictionary of a Life: Agora
S6 E26: Dictionary of a Life: Agora
Welcome to Rebecca’s Reading Room. I’m Rebecca Budd and i look forward to sharing this moment with you.
The word agora has stayed with me for many years. Most people think of an ancient marketplace in Greece, and they would be right. But for me, the word has come to mean something much more than a place. It has become a way of thinking about community, conversation, and the exchange of ideas.
That is the gift of words. We begin by learning their definitions, but over time they gather meaning through the places we visit, the books we read, and the people we meet. Eventually, a word becomes part of our own story.
This is where my story of agora begins.
Music by Epidemic Sound
“For All We Know” by More than Family
https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/8082dacc-d3a1-3470-977b-970879a925bc/
28 Sept 2026
Beyond Analytics
S6 E24: Beyond Analytics
Welcome to Rebecca’s Reading Room. I’m Rebecca Budd, and I’m so glad you’ve joined me.
In a world that celebrates numbers—views, clicks, followers, and subscribers—we can easily begin to believe that they tell the whole story. But do they?
Today, I’d like to explore a different question. What if the true measure of our creative work isn’t found in analytics at all? What if its value is discovered years later, when someone stumbles across an old blog post and finds exactly the words they needed?
I’ve found myself returning to the writings of bloggers who haven’t published anything new in more than a decade. Their voices still speak. Their stories still encourage. Their words continue to live quietly, long after the analytics have faded.
So, pour yourself a cup of tea, settle into a comfortable chair, and join me as we look beyond analytics to discover what really counts.
Rebecca
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Music by Epidemic Sound
“For All We Know” by More than Family
https://www.epidemicsound.com/music/tracks/8082dacc-d3a1-3470-977b-970879a925bc/
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