Willow, My First Kitty
As a child of seven, I helped rescue a little kitten from an animal shelter. This is the story of that grey kitten--Willow--and how she became my most devoted companion. The story is enhanced by a pia...
25 Syys 201815min
The First Forest
As I sit one morning overlooking the ocean, the sense of wonder and awe brings me back to my early memories of childhood - of the feeling of a presence close and near. I read from my childhood diary -...
15 Syys 201817min
The Little Prince
As a young child, I kept a diary and devoted my writings to the beloved storybook character, "The Little Prince." In writing to the Little Prince, I found comfort and companionship amidst tragic circu...
31 Elo 201814min
The Delight of Music
In an evocative journey through music and time, I reflect on my earliest memories of playing the piano. For me, creating piano music would become a source of joy and inspiration through the decades. T...
20 Elo 201811min
A Summer Memory
In July of 1969, when I was 10 years old, two unforgettable events happened while at summer camp - one changed the course of history, and the other marked the most significant relationship in my life....
8 Elo 201813min
First Memories of Flora
In this episode, I describe me first memories of my nanny, Flora, a caring and tender woman. Flora's love would stay with me for a lifetime, ultimately inspiring me to write my memoir, "In Duet with G...
29 Heinä 20185min
The Forsythia Shrub
In this episode, I describe a moment of delight as I explore the garden of my childhood home. As a girl of five, I find that nature enlivens my spirit and, even more so, when I discover a special plan...
29 Heinä 20186min
A Poem from My Diary
To begin the Homecoming Podcast, I read from the diary I kept when I was nine years-old. You'll hear a poem I composed at that young age. It captures the innocence and wonder of childhood - a theme th...
29 Heinä 20182min
