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TBM2308.23 – DDOP.23 – Mermaid Minute: Keeping-Cool

23 August 2023 by Melissa

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#audio #flashfiction #flashfic  #dogdaysofpodcasting #mermaidminute #memedelmare #humor

Excerpt:

Why do they call them jelly fish? They look more like soggy ghosts.

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  • Mermaid Minute art was created by Mickee
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Basil and Zoe - 25 Years

2308.22 – DDOP.22 – Twenty-Five Years: Year Seventeen – Furniture

22 August 2023 by Melissa

reading alcove

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Basil and Zoe - 25 YearsExcerpt:

He found her there, reading a story to Elizabeth, when he returned to quarters on their first evening in their new home.
 

 

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  • Sound Effects are from Freesound.

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TBM2308.21 – DDOP.21 – Twenty-Five Years: Year Sixteen – Wax

21 August 2023 by Melissa

Wax Seals

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Basil and Zoe - 25 YearsExcerpt:

Her gift to him was a wax seal bearing the crest of the Coalition Star Navy: a line drawing of a starship and the motto “Ex Astra Sapientia” – From the stars, wisdom.
 

 

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  • Bathtub Mermaid album art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media
  • Sound Effects are from Freesound.

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2308.21 – DDOP.20 – Meta Monday: Migrainey Mermaid

21 August 2023 by Melissa

MetaMondayText

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Excerpt:

I took yesterday off because I was in migraine hell.

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  • Sound Effects are from Freesound.

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Basil and Zoe - 25 Years

TBM-2308.19 – DDOP.19 – Twenty-Five Years: Year Fifteen – Crystal or Watches

19 August 2023 by Melissa

Decanter(1)

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Basil and Zoe - 25 YearsExcerpt:

Her gift to him was a decanter for the whisky he’d grown to love over the years.

 

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  • The Bathtub Mermaid: Tales from the Tub is written and produced by Melissa A. Bartell, and is recorded and produced using the Auphonic iPhone app and Audacity.
  • Bathtub Mermaid album art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media
  • Sound Effects are from Freesound.

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TBM-2308.18 – DDOP.18 – Twenty-Five Years: Year Fourteen

18 August 2023 by Melissa

Great Tusked Eneth(1)

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Basil and Zoe - 25 YearsExcerpt:

“I’m guessing Elizabeth has already had a chance to bang on the keys?”

“She has, yes,” Basil confirmed. “And I have already contacted the recreation officer to arrange lessons for her.”

 

 

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  • Bathtub Mermaid album art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media
  • Sound Effects are from Freesound.

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TBM-2308.17– DDOP.17 – Twenty-Five Years – Year Thirteen – Lace

17 August 2023 by Melissa

Zoe in Negligee by Basil

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Basil and Zoe - 25 YearsExcerpt:

“Dearest,” Basil said, with compete sincerity, “you are my gift. Always.”

 

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  • Bathtub Mermaid album art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media
  • Sound Effects are from Freesound.

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TBM-2308.16– DDOP.16 – Twenty-Five Years – Year Twelve: Silk or Linen

16 August 2023 by Melissa

Sheets(1)

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Basil and Zoe - 25 YearsExcerpt:

“I believe I will need more data before I can formulate an opinion,” he said.

 

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  • Bathtub Mermaid album art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media
  • Sound Effects are from Freesound.

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TBM-2308.15– DDOP.15 – Twenty-Five Years – Year 11: Steel

15 August 2023 by Melissa

Guitar Strings(1)

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#audio #flashfiction #flashfic  #dogdaysofpodcasting #basilandzoe #twentyfiveyears #anniversarygifts

Basil and Zoe - 25 YearsExcerpt:

Her gift to him was a new set of darts, since the accuracy game had become a favorite pastime in the officers’ lounge.

Links and References

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  • Clay Robeson

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The Bathtub Mermaid is now on Patreon! If you like the stories and essays I share, and want to have occasional visits from Me-Me del Mare, please consider subscribing.

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  • The Bathtub Mermaid: Tales from the Tub is written and produced by Melissa A. Bartell, and is recorded and produced using the Auphonic iPhone app and Audacity.
  • Bathtub Mermaid album art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media
  • Sound Effects are from Freesound.

Contact:

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TBM-2308.14 – DDOP.14 – Meta Monday – Mermaid Unscripted

14 August 2023 by Melissa

MetaMondayText

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#audio #extemporanea #diary  #dogdaysofpodcasting #metamonday

Excerpt:

Today’s another Meta Monday
(I’m glad it’s not Sunday)
It’s my off-the-cuff fun day
Welcome to my Meta Monday

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  • Sound Effects are from Freesound.

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