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This is the lead in to my latest PODCAST. You will find the PODCAST button next to the HOME and BLOG buttons on my web site www.dicksederquist.com You will also find my podcast on iTunes under "Reflections and Stories Along the Way".
This is Dick Sederquist with my ninth audio podcast. This was my very first piece of fiction. It’s for the child in you, and in us all. When my daughter was small, lying next to her before tucking her in, I would tell a silly little story about her favorite hand puppet and an adventure they had in a magic land located on the other side of the mirror inside her closet. I did this with appropriate gestures and sound effects. I did the same, but a different theme for her children when they had a sleepover at Nana and Grandpa’s. This time, lying between them on top of our king size bed, I told stories about a magic transporter box.
This short story is called “The Magic Box”, written for my grandchildren when they were at the bedtime story telling age. It’s a sequel to my true story “The Magic Picture Window” found in my first memoir “Hiking Out”. Writing for children is a lot of fun, certainly different than for older teens and adults. It’s a whole new set of writing rules, which reminds me, I have two blogs on a guide to writing a nonfiction memoir called “Telling Your Story” and “The I’s in Writing”. This fictional story is about Johnny and Marylou, alter egos of my grandchildren. It’s how Johnny and Marylou found the magic box. Maybe you have a magic box in your house. If you have children, I bet they know where it is.
"The Tin Man" is my sixth "Reflection and Stories Along the Way" PODCAST. Below is the lead in to this audio true short story. Click on the podcast button next to the home page and blog buttons. You can also find it on iTunes at:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reflections-stories-along/id962204476
I wrote this story 7 years ago about nine months after successful left knee joint replacement surgery. My son says this was just another step in me becoming the bionic man. Hello there. This is Dick Sederquist with my sixth “Reflections and Stories Along the Way” Podcast. It’s called “ The Tin Man”. When it comes to quality of life, surgery is often the only option. Stay tuned for many more Podcasts on iTunes and my web site at www.dicksederquist.com
"Walking with Clowns" is the fifth in my new Audio Podcast series. Below is the lead in (introduction) to this audio short story. All my complete Podcasts are available by clicking on PODCAST next to the HOME and BLOG buttons on my web site and on iTunes at:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reflections-stories-along/id962204476
Walking with Clowns
I finally got around to making this recording. I had back surgery two weeks ago. My discomfort caused me to procrastinate. It’s been hard focusing on any task. Now that I’m feeling better, I’m back again with my fifth “Reflections and Stories Along the Way” PODCAST. This one is called “Walking with Clowns”, a short story I wrote about ten years ago. It’s in my first memoir “Hiking Out”. It’s about a band of brothers. I just returned from our 41st annual Winter Weekend Snowshoe "Clown" Trip in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Unfortunately, due to my upcoming back surgery, I had to sit out the snowshoeing and just enjoy the wood stove and camaraderie of 20 friends I haven't seen in a while. Two of our clowns, Jon and George, have passed away since I wrote this story over ten years ago. I dedicate this PODCAST to their memory and to all my "clown" friends who take nothing in life more serious than friendship.
Hear the complete “Walking with Clowns” Podcast on iTunes and my web site. I’ll be back with many more for your listening pleasure.