For many years I’ve been writing very short pieces that are musings on the passing scene, taking on the serious dilemmas of our time in personal and laugh-aloud ways. The trick has been to end with a positive twist on the dilemmas we are all facing. I wish to show how all this pain and negativity is our opportunity to shift focus and change how we live in the world.
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"I unlocked my bike slowly and cycled home through Berkeley traffic to my family who would by now all be waiting home for me and the chicken would be ready for it's last-minute garnish of crushed lemon peel and garlic." We continue Season Four of Carolyn North Outloud podcast with a reading by producer, Leslie Jackson of Carolyn’s piece, “Soul Danc…
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"No it is I who should be thanking you!" We continue Season Four of Carolyn North Outloud podcast with a reading by producer, Leslie Jackson of Carolyn’s piece, “Comfort and Care.” Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila Flexer and Gari Hegedus Carolyn North Out Loud is produced by: Leslie Jackson: www.mudfest.net Please rate, revi…
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"He gave a deep sigh and we crunched companionably together. Almonds with toffee. 72% cacao." We continue Season Four of Carolyn North Outloud podcast with a reading by Carolyn of her piece, “Comfort and Care.” Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila Flexer and Gari Hegedus Carolyn North Out Loud is produced by: Leslie Jackson: www…
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"It was easy to forget that only moments before we accompanied Daisy on her own feet to this place." We continue Season Four of Carolyn North Outloud podcast with a reading by Carolyn from her book, Freeflow Stories published by ICRL Press. Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila Flexer and Gari Hegedus. Carolyn North Out Loud is p…
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“If the puppies in Chernobyl can do it, why not us?” We continue Season Four: Freeflow Stories with a reading by Carolyn North from her book, Freeflow Stories available through the publisher’s website, ICRL Press. Carolyn North Out Loud is produced by: Leslie Jackson: www.mudfest.net Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila Flexer a…
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"I just know that whatever it is we are supposed to do now, it is big. And it will take great strength and courage." We continue Season Four with a reading by Carolyn from her book, Freeflow Stories published by ICRL Press. Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila Flexer and Gari Hegedus Carolyn North Out Loud is produced by: Leslie…
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" "As the surface congeals into fascist arrangements and as hate and fear get codified into law, there is yet one place to go; which is beneath the surface…'" —Bayo Akomolafe We continue Season Four with a reading by Carolyn’s from her book, Freeflow Stories published by ICRL Press: Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila Flexer an…
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"Look for your calm core on the other side of the pain ... We can make it through these hard times by staying calm, breathing." We continue Season Four with a reading by the author Carolyn North from her book, Freeflow Stories published by ICRL Press. Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila Flexer and Gari Hegedus Carolyn North Out…
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"We contemplate the possible and the impossible, and then prepare to do both." We continue Season Four with a reading by Carolyn from her book, Freeflow Stories published by ICRL Press: https://icrl.org/icrl-press-2/freeflow-stories/. Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila Flexer and Gari Hegedus http://www.kailaflexer.com/teslim/…
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“I wrote down every single thing I could remember.” We continue Season Four with a reading by the producer Leslie Jackson from Carolyn’s book, Freeflow Stories published by ICRL Press. Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila Flexer and Gari Hegedus. Carolyn North Out Loud is produced by: Leslie Jackson: www.mudfest.net Contact Caro…
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“It feels like their bodies are responding to a deeper beat, down where the hidden content of dreams resides. I reach for that in my own work, and I recognize the freedom of it when I see it." We continue Season Four with a reading by the author Carolyn North from her book, Freeflow Stories published by ICRL Press. Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Per…
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“I knew—the way we sometimes know things—that I had stepped into a province in which all of reality was encompassed, whole and beautiful.” We continue Season Four: Freeflow Stories with a reading by the show's producer, Leslie Jackson from Carolyn's new book, available through her website. Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila Fl…
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“All it takes is a good blender—and over the generations we sexy humans have been very good blenders!” We continue Season Four with a reading by the author Carolyn North from her book, Freeflow Stories published by ICRL Press. Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila Flexer and Gari Hegedus http://www.kailaflexer.com/teslim/ Carolyn…
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Interview with Carolyn: Early writing career and synchronicity
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In this special Autumnal Equinox Episode, Carolyn sits with Producer Leslie Jackson on a routine Zoom call that evolves into an interview. It's casual and friendly and Carolyn reveals a surprising experience about her early writing days. Enjoy! We invite you to check out the other three Seasons of the Carolyn North Out Loud Podcast featuring readin…
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"Dismantling an old ranch house, we discovered, meant a whole lot more than just tearing out old wiring and patching up old window frames ...” We continue Season Four with a reading by Producer Leslie Jackson from Carolyn's book, Freeflow Stories, published by ICRL Press. Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila Flexer and Gari Hege…
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“This is not the first time we have built new lives on top of the ruins of the old—over the centuries probably more times than we know—and we have a chance to surprise ourselves with our creativity.” We continue Season Four with a reading by Producer Leslie Jackson from Carolyn's book, Freeflow Stories, published by ICRL Press. Music: Composer: Kai…
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“'This stone I give to you, symbol of the ashes of that most awful place. We, too, but for God's grace. Life and love more precious to contemplate seen hanging by the gossamer thread of fate.'” We continue Season Four with a reading by Producer Leslie Jackson from Carolyn's book, Freeflow Stories, published by ICRL Press. Music: Composer: Kaila Fle…
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"Hopping out of the pot may be just a matter of getting to know ourselves so deeply and honestly that we have the courage to open up and love, no matter what. It may be just that simple and that hard." We continue Season Four: Freeflow Stories with a reading by Carolyn from her book, Freeflow Stories, published by ICRL Press. Music: Composer: Kaila…
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“I made a pledge that night... I would honor the memory of that man by continuing his work, reassuring and giving comfort wherever I could.” We continue Season Four: Freeflow Stories with a reading by the producer Leslie Jackson from Carolyn's new book, published by ICRL Press. Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila Flexer and Gar…
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"What if we all had playful faeries working on our behalf, to find us our own true loves?" We continue Season Four: Freeflow Stories with a reading by the author from her book, Freeflow Stories published by ICRL Press. Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila Flexer and Gari Hegedus Carolyn North Out Loud is produced by: Leslie Jack…
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"…if I had been there during the war I hope I would also have the guts to go down into the streets between bombings to dance in the rubble…" We continue Season Four: Freeflow Stories with a reading by the producer Leslie Jackson from Carolyn's new book, published by ICRL Press. Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila Flexer and Gar…
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“Where is the balance point?” We continue Season Four: Freeflow Stories with a reading by the author from her new book, available through her website, www.carolynnorthbooks.com Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila Flexer and Gari Hegedus www.kailaflexer.com/teslim Carolyn North Out Loud is produced by: Leslie Jackson: www.mudfes…
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“ … of course i am in the company we are all in the company warts and bulges and all …” We continue Season Four: Freeflow Stories with a reading by the show's producer, Leslie Jackson from Carolyn's new book, available through her website, www.carolynnorthbooks.com Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila Flexer and Gari Hegedus htt…
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We continue off Season Four: Freeflow Stories with a reading by Carolyn from her upcoming book, Freeflow Stories. Freeflow Stories, by Carolyn North, is available in print as well as right here, in SEASON FOUR of Carolyn North Out Loud. Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila Flexer and Gari Hegedus http://www.kailaflexer.com/tesli…
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“ … and the beauty finds and uses us ... the experience is ecstatic.” We continue Season Four: Freeflow Stories with a reading by the show's producer, Leslie Jackson from Carolyn's new book, available through her website, www.carolynnorthbooks.com Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila Flexer and Gari Hegedus www.kailaflexer.com/t…
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“Twelve years ago, coming home from the movies one night, I made one of the biggest mistakes of my life …” We continue Season Four: Freeflow Stories with a reading by Carolyn from her brand new book, available through her website, carolynnorthbooks.com Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila Flexer and Gari Hegedus http://www.kaila…
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"The fact is that without the goad, I never would have gone there." This special episode features Producer, Leslie Jackson reading Carolyn's most recent piece from her new book Freeflow Stories, “We're All in This Mess Together.” Carolyn's brand new book, Freeflow Stories is available through her website, http://www.carolynnorthbooks.com/ Music: Co…
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This special bonus episode features Producer, Leslie Jackson reading Carolyn's most recent piece, “Lakshmi.” “Personally, I've been waiting for this time of 'waking up' for years, hoping I would still be around for the experience.” Carolyn's brand new book, Freeflow Stories is available through her website, http://www.carolynnorthbooks.com/ Music: …
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We continue Season Four: Freeflow Stories with a reading by Carolyn from her brand new book, available through her website, www.carolynnorthbooks.com Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila Flexer and Gari Hegedus http://www.kailaflexer.com/teslim/ Carolyn North Out Loud is produced by: Leslie Jackson: www.mudfest.net Contact Carol…
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We continue Season Four: Freeflow Stories with a reading by producer Leslie Jackson from Carolyn's brand new book, available through Carolyn's website, www.carolynnorthbooks.com Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila Flexer and Gari Hegedus http://www.kailaflexer.com/teslim/ Carolyn North Out Loud is produced by: Leslie Jackson: w…
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This special bonus episode features Producer, Leslie Jackson reading Carolyn's most recent peice, “First Frost.” “I wonder about seasons of our collective life, if perhaps all this madness we are experiencing in the world these days is a sign that radical change is upon us—has actually been coming closer for perhaps several hundred years—and that w…
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“We call it magic, but this everyday magic is available to every one of us all the time.” We continue Season Four: Freeflow Stories with a reading by Carolyn from her brand new book, available through her website, www.carolynnorthbooks.com Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila Flexer and Gari Hegedus http://www.kailaflexer.com/te…
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“I love both these fairies, especially the quick thinker with a soft touch.” We continue Season Four: Freeflow Stories with a reading by producer Leslie Jackson from Carolyn's brand new book, available through her website, www.carolynnorthbooks.com Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila Flexer and Gari Hegedus http://www.kailaflex…
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“We’ve been kicked in the pants—hard—but I’m seeing us, the young ones especially, teaming up and brilliantly dreaming up the new world, and it is time! My wish is to help them accomplish it, and to live in that world with them.” We continue Season Four: Freeflow Stories with a reading by Carolyn from her brand new book, available through her websi…
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"I don't prepare. I just play the flute." We continue Season Four: Freeflow Stories with a reading by Carolyn from her brand new book, available through her website, www.carolynnorthbooks.com Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila Flexer and Gari Hegedus www.kailaflexer.com/teslim Carolyn North Out Loud is produced by: Leslie Jack…
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We continue off Season Four: Freeflow Stories with a reading by Carolyn from her upcoming book, available through her website, www.carolynnorthbooks.com Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila Flexer and Gari Hegedus http://www.kailaflexer.com/teslim/ Carolyn North Out Loud is produced by: Leslie Jackson: www.mudfest.net Contact Ca…
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We celebrate the publication of Carolyn's Book Freeflow Stories with a reading by Carolyn of To Be or Not To Be. “Many are the ways of artistry and loving. Many are the authentic tools for creation. And we’ve all got them, no matter how much we have covered them over with protective polish.” Freeflow Stories, by Carolyn North, will be published in …
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Season 04 Episode 04: Freeflow Stories
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We celebrate the publication of Carolyn's Book Freeflow Stories with a reading by Carolyn of the last story in the book, Loving Franco. What ever made me take that wrong train in the first place? Freeflow Stories, by Carolyn North, will be published in Summer 2022 and will be available in print as well as right here, in SEASON FOUR of Carolyn North…
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We continue off Season Four: Freeflow Stories with a reading by Carolyn from her upcoming book, Freeflow Stories. Freeflow Stories, by Carolyn North, will be published in Summer 2022 and will be available in print as well as right here, in SEASON FOUR of Carolyn North Out Loud, in audio format. Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kai…
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We continue Season Four: Freeflow Stories with a reading by Carolyn from her upcoming book, Freeflow Stories. Freeflow Stories, by Carolyn North, will be published in Summer 2022 and will be available in print as well as right here, in SEASON FOUR of Carolyn North Out Loud, in audio format. Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer Performed by Teslim: Kaila F…
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S04 E01 I've Always Wanted to be a Black Male Dancer
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We kick off Season Four: Freeflow Stories with a reading by Carolyn of the first piece in her book, Freeflow Stories, being published as we launch this show today. Freeflow Stories, by Carolyn North, will be published by ICRL Press in Summer 2022 and will be available in print from the publisher as well as right here, in SEASON FOUR of Carolyn Nort…
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S3, Episode 16, Jim's Story, conclusion
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"We sat around him, the three of us, like an intimate little family, and between us, like a child, he slept. Life was stripped to its essentials; what was left was the reality of death, life itself, and love." We conclude the reading of Jim's Story in The Experience of a Lifetime. Read for you by the author. How to buy the book: Amazon https://www.…
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S3 Episode 15: Memoir as Metaphor: Jim's Story, pt 4 “'The trick, I think, is to remember that when it's all over, most likely nothing is over. You will have changed channels, so to speak.'” We continue with Jim's story, from Carolyn's book Experience of a Lifetime. Read for you by the author. How to buy the book: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1…
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Possibly the most detailed description there is of a healing session with Carolyn North. We continue with Jim's story, from Carolyn's book Experience of a Lifetime. Read for you by the author. How to buy the book: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1569372187/ If you're just joining us, The Experience of a Lifetime is read for you by both Carolyn and…
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We continue with Jim's story, from Carolyn's book Experience of a Lifetime. Read for you by the author. How to buy the book: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1569372187/ If you're just joining us, The Experience of a Lifetime is read for you by both Carolyn and Leslie, beginning with Lynn's Story. Season 3, Episode 7. Music: Composer: Kaila Flexer …
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“The heroic battle he waged in the open was being fought with equal valor in the privacy of his own heart.” We begin with Jim's story, from Carolyn's book Experience of a Lifetime. Read for you by the author. How to buy the book: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1569372187/ If you're just joining us, The Experience of a Lifetime is read for you by …
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S3 Episode 11: Lynn's Story, conclusion
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Lynn's story concludes, from Carolyn's book Experience of a Lifetime. Read for you by the author, and producer, Leslie Jackson. If you're just joining us, Lynn's Story begins in Season 3, Episode 7. How to buy the book: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1569372187/ If you're just joining us, The Experience of a Lifetime is read for you by both Carol…
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Lynn's story continues from Carolyn's book Experience of a Lifetime. Read for you by Carolyn and producer, Leslie Jackson. If you're just joining us, Lynn's Story begins in Season 3, Episode 7. How to buy the book: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1569372187/ If you're just joining us, The Experience of a Lifetime is read for you by both Carolyn an…
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S3 Episode 9: Memoir as Metaphor: An Interview with Carolyn
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We take a break in the readings for a conversation between Carolyn and Leslie, about her writing process for her 1998 book Experience of a Lifetime. How this book about the deaths of several close friends of hers, yet the book is not so much about dying but about living, If you're just joining us, The Experience of a Lifetime is read for you by bot…
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