Category: LifeInTheSlowLane

Time

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Time: 23 minutes.

Don’t be confused by our podcast cover showing the 8th December. We want to be well prepared ahead of time. You see for those fans of the Fab Four that is the day that John Lennon was killed by a crazed Mark Chapman in front of the Dakota building in New York back in 19880.  While it is just possible that those younger listeners may ask ” Who were the Fab Four,” and “Who is John Lennon,” it is more likely they really know. But it is unlikely they feel as much anguish as Violet Flaherty, the luckless lady in our recent podcast.

The Beatles: While not only admitting knowledge, but admiration of The Beatles, I also remember those traumatizing headlines, and news headlines of December 8th, 1980. and how the world seemed to stop rotating in disbelief.  Remember, this was long before 9/11 and all the subsequent horror days that have united the entire globe in a mixture of incredulity, skepticism. shock and personal tragedy.

But while undoubtedly a serious continuum of events for our players, we assure you that our new release is not to be taken too seriously.  Just allow yourself time to listen, 23 minutes in fact.

Oh, and by the way…  If you enjoyed the story, please give us a review on your favorite platform, or iTunes. And if you would like a copy of the manuscript, or any others, just pop across to our Contact page.

 

 

 

 

Anne of 1000 Days

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Anne of 1000 Days is  a true story. Not much action it is true,but plenty of emotive value. Not only that but it represents a vast number of our elderly citizens. To say they are a ‘dying breed’ is literally true, for age is their enemy, and one that everyone must face eventually.

Of course each generation will have its own story to tell. But not everyone is a hero. In fact, let us go back to the days before Womens’ Lib – or more exact, the womens’ liberation movement. This was led by people such as the irrepressible Germaine Greer), and the launch of her revolutionary book The Female Eunoch. 1970. This was a time when women didn’t work (ir again, more exactly, have paid employment. Instead they looked after the house, husband and family, which was not considered work. But sometimes they would gain a little recognition. And more so if they could claim to be part of the saying, “Behind every great man, there is a little woman.” On which note, I leave you with Anne of 1000 Days, part of our series, LifeInThe Slow Lane, but  hopefully it will also MakeYouThink.

The Grot Spot

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The Grot Spot was the affectionate name we gave a small unit I rented for a year in Brisbane many years ago.  It was on the occasion of my 50th birthday when I was probably on the onset of a mid-life-crisis – but didn’t know it. Instead I chose to run away from home to a writers’ retreat. In fact, The Grot Spot. It was a wonderful week in which I did many new things, and met a good many interesting people. But I didn’t write one single word.

Time Gentlemen, Please

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Time Gentlemen Please: This story is not really about time, or even Rolex.

There was always an irony in the fact that a Rolex watch was often given to retirees after a lifetime of service to a company. At the very time in his life when time is of far less importance.  Even so, in some ways, the watch would represent a man’s life.  The Rolex itself, prized for its accuracy, also represents the highest level of achievement.

So why not listen to the story and decide yourself?

 

 

Highlights

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Highlights is the latest podcast for the month of June.  It is the first entry in a new series, LifeInTheSlowLane, a.k.a. Suburbia.

There are times when many mothers would like something to happen a little outside of the regular routine, and indeed may even be tempted into a new shade of hair colour. However, in this particular instance it was immediately obvious that the timing was not the best.

Written and read by Breanda Cross

NOTE: A few regular subscribers have indicated that they use some of the podcasts as an English Language learning tool. If this is case, please feel free to write and request the script, which may be useful as an additional aid.

For Sale

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For Sale: Buying a house is a big decision involving a great deal of money and incurring many life changes. So real estate agents should be patient when guiding prospective buyers through the process of choosing the right house for their needs. And they in turn are simply looking for the perfect house. However, this is one of those occasions when you just may find your sympathies with the real estate agent.

While we hope you enjoy it I would like to share a secret (which I hope is not too evident).  The skit was recorded nearly twenty-five years ago and needed to be remastered to bring it up to date with modern currencies.  If you listen closely you may be able to find where the changes were made.

However, even today, I can testify that those real estate agents who have listened to the podcast agree, the scenario is as pertinent to the market today as it was a quarter of a century ago.

NOTE: March, 2019: Although this little skit was recorded a quarter of a century ago, I reckon it could pass for today – not exactly mind – yes, the cost of houses has gone up considerably, but house-hunting couples – well, they’re still the same – or are they?

  • 12.55m
  • Skit
  • Written by Breanda Cross
  •  Performed by Breanda Cross, John Cross, Denzil Reader