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TBM2102.28 – Sunday Brunch – Leonardo Was Right

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#audio. #essay #sundaybrunch #LeonardoDaVinci  #winterstormuri

Excerpt:

I look around my house and feel nothing but anger at being cheated out of enjoying a rare snowstorm, and at the fact that the Texas government would prefer that people freeze rather than lose a penny.  I feel like I’ve betrayed my dogs by allowing them to suffer, to be confused by being moved away and then home, and by not behaving in ways they expect. My house is no longer a haven, but a prison I can’t escape.

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Credits:

  • 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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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 9:14 — 8.1MB)

Christmas Candles

TBM-2012.24 – Amazing Peace, by Maya Angelou

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Christmas Candles

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#audio. #readerstheatre #AmazingPeace #MayaAngelou #Christmas

Excerpt:

Into this climate of fear and apprehension, Christmas enters,
Streaming lights of joy, ringing bells of hope
And singing carols of forgiveness high up in the bright air.
The world is encouraged to come away from rancor,
Come the way of friendship.

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Support:

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

Credits:

  • 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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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 6:27 — 8.9MB)

Mermaid Minute

TBM-2012.23 – Mermaid Minute: Sandy Claws

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Mermaid Minute

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#audio. #mermaidminute  Me-Me del Mare talks about Sandy Claws and Crab Kringle

Excerpt:

High above the seashore seagulls pause
Calling out for Sandy Claws
Across the wet sand click! Click! Click!
Enters the form of Sand Crab Nick!

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Credits:

  • 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 banner art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media
  • Sound Effects are from Freesound.

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:37 — 1.8MB)

Mermaid Minute

TBM-2012.22 – Mermaid Minute: Rudolph the Red-Tailed Black Shark

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Mermaid Minute

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#audio. #mermaidminute  Me-Me del Mare talks about sharks and carps.

Excerpt:

Rudolph the red-tailed black shark
Had a very fiery fin.
And if you ever saw him
You would know that times are grim

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Credits:

  • 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 banner art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media
  • Sound Effects are from Freesound.

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:32 — 1.7MB)

Mermaid Minute

TBM-2012.21 – Mermaid Minute: Water Wonderland

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#audio. #mermaidminute  Me-Me del Mare talks sand angels.

Excerpt:

Sirens sing, are you listening?
Beneath the moon, their tails are glistening
A wonderful sight!
We’re happy tonight
Splashing in a water wonderland!

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Credits:

  • 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 banner art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media
  • Sound Effects are from Freesound.

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:38 — 1.8MB)

Mermaid Minute

TBM – 2012.16 – Mermaid Minute: Here We Come A-Coraling

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Mermaid Minute

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#audio. #mermaidminute  Me-Me del Mare talks about carol – um – coraling.

Excerpt:

Here we come a-coraling down in the sea so blue
And here we come a-swimming to sing our songs for you

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Credits:

  • 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 banner art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media
  • Sound Effects are from Freesound.

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:28 — 1.7MB)

Mermaid Minute

TBM – 2012.15 – Mermaid Minute: Frosty the Blowfish

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Mermaid Minute

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#audio. #mermaidminute  Me-Me del Mare talks about snowmen and winter at the beach.

Excerpt:

Frosty the Blowfish

Was a jolly, splashy soul

With a million spikes that come out at night

And two eyes that pierce your soul

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Credits:

  • 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 banner art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media
  • Sound Effects are from Freesound.

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:30 — 1.7MB)

Mermaid Minute

TBM2012.14 – Mermaid Minute: Sight the Remora

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Mermaid Minute

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#audio. #mermaidminute  Me-Me del Mare talks about Hanukkah… and remoras

Excerpt:

Oh, Hanukkah! Oh, Hanukkah!

Come sight the remoras!

See how  they circle

The sharks like an aura!

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Credits:

  • 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 banner art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media
  • Sound Effects are from Freesound.

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:41 — 1.9MB)

Mermaid Minute

TBM-2012.13 – Mermaid Minute: Jingle Shells

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Mermaid Minute

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#audio. #mermaidminute  Me-Me del Mare talks about Christmas Carols.

Excerpt:

Jingle shells! Jingle shells!

Jingle all the way!

Oh! What fun it is to surf

Atop a big blue wave!

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Credits:

  • 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 banner art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media
  • Sound Effects are from Freesound.

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:44 — 2.4MB)

Marry Me a Little

TBM-2011.30 – Marry Me a Little

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Marry Me a Little

Description:

#audio. #readerstheatre #shortscenes Will and Yu’s relationship in three short scenes.

Excerpt:

YU: It’s funny isn’t it?

WILL: What do you mean?

YU: Well, in our parents’ time, marriage was the default. Now? I know so many couples who don’t marry until they’ve had children. Or even after.

WILL: Yeah. The question used to be when will you marry, or who. Not, you know… will you ever. (He takes a beat). Will you?

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Support

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

Credits:

  • 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:

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 6:10 — 8.5MB)