
THE OLD SAMPLER
EVERYDAY RELIGION
THE THOROUGHBRED MONGREL
THE WEEK ROUND
HER TROUBLESOME HUSBAND
THE STRING BAG
LIFE GROWS FAIRER
TO THE FIRST-BORN
A LITTLE CHILD'S PRAYER
THE BEDROOM'S WELCOME
A quiet, rhythmic voice carries the reader through a series of humble meditations, each beginning with a slice of everyday life—a child’s careful stitching, a dog’s clumsy affection, the steady march of the workweek. The prose folds reverent wonder into ordinary moments, turning a scarlet thread or a sunrise into a subtle reminder that the divine often hides in the simplest things.
Interwoven with gentle humor, the writing celebrates imperfections: a husband’s mismatched ties, a tangled string that feels like a mountain to climb, the loyalty of a mongrel whose heart outshines any pedigree. The tone stays warm and conversational, inviting listeners to pause, notice the small miracles around them, and find a quiet path back to their own breath. It feels like a companion for those who love to linger in the soft spaces between chores and prayers.
Language
en
Duration
~52 minutes (50K characters)
Release date
2025-01-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1889–1936

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