TBM-2308.10-DDOP.10 – Twenty-Five Years – Year Seven: Copper or Wool

Whiskey and Wool

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He wrapped her in the cheerful wool blanket while she napped in front of the fire.

She opened her eyes and smiled. “Nice. Warm. Your gift is in the kitchen.”

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TBM-2308.09-DDOP.09 – Twenty-Five Years – Year Six: Iron

Basils Aquidaban(1)

Basil and Zoe - 25 YearsDescription:

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Excerpt:

As he examined every detail, he shared the history of the vessel.

Because she loved him, she pretended to be interested.

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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.
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TBM-2308.08-DDOP.08 – Twenty-Five Years – Year Five: Wood

WoodBox-cropped(1)

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Excerpt:

“You are my light,” Basil told her as she unwrapped the gift.

She answered him with a tender kiss.

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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
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TBM-2308.07 – DDOP.07 – Mermaid Minute: Aquatopia

MermaidMinute Art by Mickee

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Excerpt:

This planet is 71% water, so why is it named “Dirt?”

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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
  • Mermaid Minute art was created by Mickee
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TBM-2308.06 – DDOP.06 – Twenty-Five Years Part Four: Fruit and/or Flowers

Apple Festival

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Their preserved apple-selves lived on the shelf over their dining table for years after the event.

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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.

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TBM-2308.05-DDOP.05 – Twenty-Five Years – Year Three: Leather

Watch Band

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Excerpt:

“So, this is a joint present from you and Mondrian?”

“Exactly,” Basil said. “Labrador-tested, synthetic life-form approved.”

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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
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TBM-2308.04-DDOP.04 – Twenty-Five Years – Year Two: Cotton

Athletic Socks

Basil and Zoe - 25 YearsDescription:

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Excerpt:

Perhaps I should save this for times when we are at home, and not on the ship,” Basil suggested.

 

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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.

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TBM-2308.03-DDOP.03 – Twenty-Five Years – Year One: Paper

Basil and Zoe - 25 Years

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Excerpt:

His gift to her was a painted fan, but Zoe wasn’t certain whether it was meant to be functional or decorative.

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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.

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TBM-2308.02 – DDOP.02 – Mermaid Minute: Mermaid Toenails

BathtubMermaid MM-750

Description:

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Excerpt:

Mermaids never need pedicures. Why? Because we shed our toenails all over the beach when we return to the water.

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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.

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TBM-2308.01 – DDOP.01 – Intro and The Wisdom of Crocodiles

White Crocodile

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Excerpt:

Here is your wisdom, they say as they thrust the young reptile into my arms. Guard its life as you guard your own.

I too am young, and the idea of being responsible for this other life is daunting.

What if I fail?

What if it dies?

Or, what if it grows large and mean and I cannot control it?

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Jason G. Banks  of Nutty Bites and Nostalgia Pilots

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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.
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