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Rebecca"s Reading Room

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

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Up-Hill by Christina Rossetti

Rebecca"s Reading Room ·

2024/10/04

S4 E14; Up-Hill by Christina Rossetti - 1830-1894 As I walk along the winding path through a wooded area, I am reminded of Christina Rossetti’s contemplative poem “Up-Hill.” The tranquil surroundings mirror the metaphorical journey of life depicted in the poem. Christina Rossetti’s poem “Up-Hill” reflects on the journey of life using the metaphor of a traveler ascending a difficult road. The poem consists of a dialogue between the speaker and an unnamed interlocutor. This structure gives the

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00:05:27

Simple Pleasures - Haiku from the Place Just Right by...

Rebecca"s Reading Room ·

2024/09/02

S4 E12: Simple Pleasures - Haiku from the Place Just Right by Elizabeth Gauffreau Simple Pleasures Haiku from the Place Just Right”In “Simple Pleasures Haiku from the Place Just Right,” Elizabeth Gauffreau curates a profound collection of 53 haiku, each accompanied by a photograph memory. With a focus on nature and the serene landscapes of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, Liz invites us to embark on a sensory journey through her cherished places. The fusion of eloquent poetry and evocative imagery

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00:02:53

Sonnet 18: Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? By...

Rebecca"s Reading Room ·

2024/08/20

S4 E11: Sonnet 18: Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day By William ShakespeareShall I compare thee to a summer’s day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate: Rough winds do shake the darling buds of May, And summer’s lease hath all too short a date; Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines, And often is his gold complexion dimm’d; And every fair from fair sometime declines, By chance or nature’s changing course untrimm’d; But thy eternal summer shall not fade, Nor lose possession of that fair

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00:05:03

August Moonrise by Sara Teasdale

Rebecca"s Reading Room ·

2024/08/02

S4 E10: August Moonrise by Sara TeasdaleI am on a leisurely walk in a North Vancouver nature park. I feel the tranquil embrace of August enticing me to pause, and breathe deeply under the canopy of trees. I take out a poem by Sara Teasdale that I have chosen to recite to the stillness around me – August Moonrise. Celebrating the coming of August with Sara Teasdale Welcome to a serene exploration of Sara Teasdale’s profound literary legacy amidst the tranquil beauty of August. Nature’s

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00:02:59

Change on Change by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Rebecca"s Reading Room ·

2024/07/26

S4 E9: Change on Change by Elizabeth Barrett BrowingWelcome to Poetry in the Evening. We are connected to nature in ways that cannot be fully understood. Poetry allows us to explore the relationship with the world around us. “Change on Change’ by Elizabeth Barrett Browning is a poem about lost love and change envisioned through the lens of changing seasons. Love flourished through spring and summer, but when the cooler winds of autumn arrive, there has been a parting, a loss. What is left is the

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00:03:45

Three Girls by Hazel Hall

Rebecca"s Reading Room ·

2024/07/07

S4 E8: Three Girls by Hazel HallHazel Hall (1886 - 1924) was an American poet born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on February 7, 1886, and raised in Portland, Oregon. She is often described as the "Emily Dickinson of Oregon" due to her introspective and lyrical poetry, as well as her reclusive lifestyle. Hazel’s work often explored themes of nature, beauty, and the inner world of emotions. Her poetry received recognition for its depth and imagery, contributing to the literary landscape of the Pacific

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00:17:57

The Rabbit Hole - A Short Story by Teagan Ríordáin...

Rebecca"s Reading Room ·

2024/06/22

S4 E7: The Rabbit Hole - A Short Story by Teagan Ríordáin GenevieneTeagan Ríordáin Geneviene’s “The Rabbit Hole – A Short Story” offers an exciting retelling of the timeless classic, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll. In this reimagining, readers are taken on a journey through a fantastical realm, guided by Teagan’s distinctive narrative style and imaginative storytelling. “The Rabbit Hole” introduces a fresh perspective to the beloved tale, weaving together whimsical elements

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00:03:40

“June” by Douglas Malloch

Rebecca"s Reading Room ·

2024/06/14

S4 E6: “June” by Douglas MallochWelcome to the month of June. What better way to celebrate than with poetry. I have chosen a poem by Douglas Malloch (May 5, 1877 – July 2, 1938) which is dedicated to the month of June. The poem is entitled simply, “June.” June by Douglas Malloch I knew that you were coming, June, I knew that you were coming! Among the alders by the stream I heard a partridge drumming; I heard a partridge drumming, June, a welcome with his wings, And felt a softness in the air

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00:05:22

Emily Carr "Baptism" from her autobiography “Growing...

Rebecca"s Reading Room ·

2024/04/10

S4 E5: Emily Carr "Baptism" from her autobiography “Growing Pains”Welcome to my Reading Room! Thank you for listening in. I am your host Rebecca Budd and I look forward to sharing this moment with you. Emily was a Canadian artist and writer inspired by the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast. Born in 1871, she was one of the first painters in Canada to adopt a Modernist and Post-Impressionist painting style. As a writer, Emily Carr was one of the earliest chroniclers of life in

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00:02:49

Happy Birthday Edna St. Vincent Millay

Rebecca"s Reading Room ·

2024/02/23

S4 E4: Happy Birthday Edna St. Vincent MillayAs the afternoon sun of February heralds the approach of spring and the forthcoming summer, it is a fitting day to commemorate the birthday of Edna St. Vincent Millay. Born on February 22nd, 1892, Millay’s enduring legacy as an American poet and champion of feminism continues to inspire and resonate with readers around the world. Her contributions to lyrical poetry and her unyielding dedication to exploring themes of love and the human experience are

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00:04:17

After the Winter Rain by Ina Coolbrith

Rebecca"s Reading Room ·

2024/02/08

S4 E3 After the Winter Rain by Ina Coolbrith After the Winter Rain by Ina Coolbrith After the winter rain, Sing, robin! Sing, swallow! Grasses are in the lane, Buds and flowers will follow. Woods shall ring, blithe and gay, With bird-trill and twitter, Though the skies weep to-day, And the winds are bitter. Though deep call unto deep As calls the thunder, And white the billows leap The tempest under; Softly the waves shall come Up the long, bright beaches, With dainty,

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00:04:52

Celebrating Robert Burns with The Address to a Haggis

Rebecca"s Reading Room ·

2024/01/17

S4 E2 Celebrating Robert Burns with The Address to a Haggis Robert Burns is one of the most important figures in Scottish culture and history. Every year, Scots and people around the world come together to celebrate the life and works of the beloved poet. There are many reasons why we should celebrate Robert Burns and his contributions to Scotland. Robert Burns's famous poem "Address to a Haggis" is an integral part of Burns Night, a celebration of the Scottish poet's life and

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Welcome to 2024 and Season 4 of Rebecca’s Reading Room

Rebecca"s Reading Room ·

2024/01/01

S4 E1: Welcome 2024 and Season 4 of Rebecca's Reading Room Podcast! I am thrilled to embark on this new year of possibilities and opportunities for reading. Thank you for joining me on this exciting journey! Get ready for a season filled with book discussions, poetry readings, and literary inspiration. Stay tuned for my upcoming episodes that explore a diverse range of genres and delve into the fascinating world of literature. Whether you're a bookworm, bibliophile, or simply love a good

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00:12:32

Is there a Santa Claus?

Rebecca"s Reading Room ·

2023/12/22

S3 E14 Is there a Santa Claus Is Santa real? Of course, he is! There is reliable confirmation that dates to 1897, when eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote her famous letter. You may recall that it all began when Virginia asked her father, Dr. Philip O’Hanlon, whether there really was a Santa Claus. Her father’s answer was brilliant. Instead of responding himself, he suggested that she write direct to The Sun, one of New York’s most prominent newspapers at the time. He assured her that “If

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00:02:15

Autumn by Emily Dickinson

Rebecca"s Reading Room ·

2023/11/14

S3 E13: Autumn by Emily Dickinson Emily Dickinson was a renowned American poet known for her unique and insightful observations about life. Her poem "Autumn" beautifully captures the essence of this transitional season, providing readers with a thought-provoking reflection on the passage of time and the fleeting beauty of nature. Autumn by Emily Dickinson Autumn by Emily Dickinson The morns are meeker than they were, The nuts are getting brown; The berry's cheek is plumper, The rose

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00:16:25

The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe

Rebecca"s Reading Room ·

2023/11/01

S3 E12: The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe Happy Halloween On the days of October 31 and November 1, we are celebrating traditions that have come to us through the centuries. The ancients who commemorated the Celtic Festival of Samhain would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts, marking the end of the harvest season and beginning of winter or “darker-half” of the year. All Saints Day originated with Pope Gregory III, in around 731 when he designated November 1st as a time to honour all

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00:03:24

Autumn Fires by Robert Louis Stevenson

Rebecca"s Reading Room ·

2023/10/29

S3 E11: Autumn Fires by Robert Louis Stevenson With “Autumn Fires,” Stevenson takes his readers on a journey through the changing season, utilizing descriptive language and evocative imagery to capture their imagination. The poem’s brevity allows for a focused exploration of the transient nature of life and the beauty found within it. AUTUMN FIRES by Robert Louis Stevenson In the other gardens And all up the vale, From the autumn bonfires See the smoke trail! Pleasant summer over And all the

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00:02:49

Will You Come by Edward Thomas

Rebecca"s Reading Room ·

2023/10/24

S3 E10: Will You Come by Edward Thomas 1878 – 1917 Will you come? Will you come? Will you ride So late At my side? O, will you come? Will you come? Will you come? If the night Has a moon, Full and bright? O, will you come? Would you come? Would you come If the noon Gave light, Not the moon? Beautiful, would you come? Would you have come? Would you have come Without scorning, Had it been Still morning? Beloved, would you have come? If you come Haste and come. Owls have cried; It grows dark To

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00:04:00

In An Autumn Garden

Rebecca"s Reading Room ·

2023/10/17

S3 E9: In An Autumn Garden In an autumn garden, I find solace and rejuvenation. It is a place where I can reconnect with nature and find respite from the busyness of life. As I walk, I am reminded of the impermanence of the season. Autumn awakens the senses and invigorates the soul. It is a time to slow down, to appreciate the simple pleasures of life, and to find solace in the beauty of nature. As I take in the sights, sounds, and colours of this season, I feel a deep gratitude for the wonders that

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00:03:37

The Italian Chapel on Lamb Holm Island, Orkney

Rebecca"s Reading Room ·

2023/10/04

S3 E8 The Italian Chapel on Lamb Holm Island, Orkney The idea of sacred spaces has been with us since ancient days. Throughout the centuries, we have built temples to reach the heavens, made pilgrimages to seek knowledge, lived in the forests to connect with the earth. Even now, we create personal areas for meditation and reflection, a way to reaffirm our thoughts and feelings, to experience peace within ourselves. While many connect sacred spaces with spirituality or religious practices, there

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