This week's episode is a dissection of what is and has been considered high culture vs. low culture. And which elements of both are or should be part of rural culture. Listen to "Ep. 46…Listen to the Episode
In lieu of a list of resolutions, I'm going to share my favorite books that will maintain their pride of place for 2022. And I'll highlight some of the volumes I'm intending to add to…Listen to the Episode
This week, let's tackle the idea of "freedom" and why insisting that we have no limits is bad for us and bad for our communities. Listen to "Ep. 44 - The Freedom of Embracing Limits"…Listen to the Episode
Join me by the fireplace for a ghostly tale, as I read M.R. James's "A View From a Hill." Listen to "Ep. 43 - A Christmas Eve Ghost Story" on Spreaker. Pin this post:Listen to the Episode
Today's episode explores Christmas and Midwinter folklore. The creatures and figures of legend help us understand why we need the dark as well as the light. Listen to "Ep. 42 - Halfway out of the…Listen to the Episode
40 years ago or more, the Peanuts gang had questions about the trends in Christmas trees. Were they on to something? Is there space between pink aluminum trees and a sad, tiny little sprig? Let's…Listen to the Episode
