044 – A Sleepy Bedtime Reading – The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation
Release Date: 12/23/2019
Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions - Fallout of the South Sea Bubble
Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation
Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions - Fallout of the South Sea Bubble This week we return to the bizarre economic bubble that rose up around the opening of the South Sea trade, based on fraudulent claims of treaties and access it was ultimately a method for some people to get very rich, then very poor. And while it reflects modern society in many was as people still fall for scams, it’s not so infuriating that it will keep you awake as you try drift off to sleep. Story (02:47) Find Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds by Mackay ...
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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett – Colin learns the Truth
Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation
For this week’s bedtime story we pick up after Colin’s tantrum and Mary gets him to settle down and fall asleep. The staff in the Manor are mystified at Colin’s relatively good health and humour and Mary and Dickon decide that they can tell Colin about the garden and prepare to take him there. Story (02:47) Find The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett Supporting Sleepy Time Tales If you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can support the show. ...
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The Elements of Geology by William Harmon Norton Pt 07
Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation
The Elements of Geology by William Harmon Norton 07 This geological work is popular with the listeners as the life of rivers and rocks is the idea background for a sleepy night. Listen in as the role of rivers in erosion and geology gets expanded on, we learn more than we ever need to know about glaciers, and find ourselves drifting to the sea, fast asleep. Story (02:49) Find The Elements of Geology by William Harmon Norton Supporting Sleepy Time Tales If you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you...
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The Description of a New World, Called the Blazing-World by Duchess Margaret Cavendish
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The Description of a New World, Called the Blazing-World by Duchess Margaret Cavendish I got a fright when reading this section this week. If Jewish people get mentioned in works this age it’s usually a bad thing, but I stuck with it and I felt it was quite respectful as the Empress of the Blazing World summons the spirits and asks them to teach her the ‘Jews Cabbalah’ Ultimately they convince her this wouldn’t be authentic and the bring to her Margaret Cavendish, the author of the work, to help her as a scribe and they go on a journey of world creation, which is rather strange and...
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On the Origin of Species By Means of Natural Selection by Charles Darwin
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On the Origin of Species By Means of Natural Selection by Charles Darwin A very boring reading for your sleep tonight as we continue with “On the Origin of Species” Learn in fine detail how evolution works to fill niches in a habitat while I describe diagrams to you. This one really should help you get a night’s rest. Story (02:55) Find On the Origin of Species By Means of Natural Selection by Charles Darwin Supporting Sleepy Time Tales If you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are several ways you can...
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Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Episode 11
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Little Women by Louisa May Alcott For bedtime this week we pick up the story of Little Women. Last episode the March family received a telegram informing them that their father was sick, so it starts out as they prepare for Mother to go see him. Lots of bustling and preparation will help you get to sleep. But be warned that a baby does sadly succumb to scarlet fever towards the end. Story (02:46) Find Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Supporting Sleepy Time Tales If you would like to support my work and help keep the podcast available and for free, there are...
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REPOST: Woman's Work in Music by Arthur Elson
Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation
*Hey friends, hopefully this is the last of my reposts as life settles down from an unexpected move, enjoy this one from the achives* Welcome to our latest podcast for those who struggle with insomnia or simply need a calming and relaxing activity before drifting off to dreamland. In today's episode of "Soothing Bedtime Stories," we feature some of the most inspiring and empowering stories about women in music. Narrator Dave will take you on a journey through the lives of legendary female musicians, and composers from history whose remarkable contributions in music have left an indelible...
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REPOST: Birds and their nests by Mary Howitt
Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation
REPOST: Birds and their nests by Mary Howitt *Hey all, I’m super busy with a move so nothing fresh for you this week, for which I’m sorry, but I won’t leave you sleepless, so here’s this lovely introduction to Birds and Their Nests which has been popular with listeners Next week will probably also be a repost as I get settled in and wait for internet, but normal service should resume around mid-august* A detailed study of the methods of birds building their nests. Fall asleep while listening to the methods of wrens and chaffinches to construct their warm and comfy homes. Happy...
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A History of Art for Beginners and Students: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture
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A History of Art for Beginners and Students: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture As you get ready to sleep tonight, find yourself engrossed in the stories of some of the great Florentine master of renaissance art. We pick up the story of the great Leonardo Da Vinci and he moves from patron to patron. Then as you doze off in your bed we move on to the cranky Michealangelo who denied his families desires of going into the trades to follow the muse. Then we finish up with a few lesser known artists, but you will be well asleep before then. Story (02:31) Find A History of Art for...
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A Mysterious Tale for Bedtime The Wood Beyond the World by William Morris
Sleepy Time Tales - Bedtime Stories for Sleep and Relaxation
A Mysterious Tale for Bedtime The Wood Beyond the World by William Morris In this week's episode of "Sleepy Time Tales," close your eyes and listen along to the tale of Golden Walter as he travels across the mysterious new world and encounters a strange Dwarf, a beautiful maiden with whom he promptly falls in love and the beautiful and intimidating Lady. Feel the call of sleep come as his encounters go from the scary and strange to the wonderful to the daunting, and see if it comes for you before he gets to his destination. Story (03:07) Find The Wood Beyond the World by...
info_outlineWhere does Santa come from. What is the root of his spirit of generosity? Will you be sleeping by the time he reaches his epiphany? Let’s Hope so!
From ‘The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus’ by L. Frank Baum
As I work in the hospitality industry the next few weeks are going to be very busy for me. I won’t be able to do much researching and writing, but I won’t leave you restless. I will have a selection of cold readings for your insomnia cures every week, right on schedule.
Story 16:21 (11:21)
Find ‘The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus’ on Project Gutenberg
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/520
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