tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79039133394507589592024-03-16T19:27:33.728+00:00Stories From The Borders Of SleepA semi-regular podcast since March 2011, featuring original stories, fantastic fables and curious tales written and read by your host, Seymour Jacklin. Each episode takes the listener on an imaginative and thought-provoking journey. Aimed at adults but very suitable for children, too.Seymourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184478557661827903noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903913339450758959.post-35499616788027757422024-03-14T14:26:00.001+00:002024-03-15T16:26:31.159+00:00The Cicada Laundrette<iframe allowfullscreen="" height="64" mozallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/30372713/height/64/theme/modern/size/small/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/dcc7b2/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes/font-color/FFFFFF" style="border: none;" title="Embed Player" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="100%"></iframe> <div> Dear Listener,
</div><div><br /></div><div>Night time is the time to visit the Cicada Laundrette and meet all kinds of critter characters. Are you ready to enter the twilight world of washing machines and soap suds under the watchful eye of Mr. Aardvark.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvvO1KZXcl2vT-79xuKZg_k4ySKGYyLtHnl7AltYtTvLc_-IFh_COUy3yqpaAOR2VksXnAGW21Emnv2eoWRBv_xupej0lKcYbuwM8TbMbHBMIEWlsSCOJ_9CUhGdDI_B7ezy0WrUc9CyekP6R28pXudEVhqtdWLjp0zPtuTHKVltGBRcbUe8SykjO-/s512/cicada%20laundrette%20512.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvvO1KZXcl2vT-79xuKZg_k4ySKGYyLtHnl7AltYtTvLc_-IFh_COUy3yqpaAOR2VksXnAGW21Emnv2eoWRBv_xupej0lKcYbuwM8TbMbHBMIEWlsSCOJ_9CUhGdDI_B7ezy0WrUc9CyekP6R28pXudEVhqtdWLjp0zPtuTHKVltGBRcbUe8SykjO-/s320/cicada%20laundrette%20512.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />I hope that you enjoy this not-very-serious episode. I hope it proves to you that even someplace as commonplace as a laundrette can be rather magical and exciting. I dedicate it to all who are overwhelmed with washing, to all the tireless employees who keep their places open, and all the night owls who haunt their local washery when it's the only time they can do their laundry.</div><div><br /></div><div>Full disclosure: if you are wondering where I got a picture of an aardvark in a launderette from, I got some help from DALL-E on this occasion.</div><div><br /></div><div>You may download the MP3 directly <a href="https://chtbl.com/track/6538/traffic.libsyn.com/bordersofsleep/SBS_Ep0058_240314_112K.mp3" target="_blank">here</a>. Don't forget to swing by the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bordersofsleep" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page for a chat or drop me a line if you feel like getting in touch.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you for listening!</div><div>Sweet dreams,</div><div>Seymour</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Seymourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11604704684361929890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903913339450758959.post-56187332213611454652023-12-24T20:52:00.003+00:002023-12-24T20:55:28.508+00:00Decorations
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<p>Dear Listeners,</p><p>However you may celebrate this time of year or not, this Yuletide tale is for you with all my wishes for peace and goodwill to descend upon you and to stay throughout the coming year. I have attempted to create something for you in the long tradition of wintertime storytelling around Christmas and I hope it lifts the spirits.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkrw3zNF969XdzsR4347sio-lIawin95ZdLjx5Z5YNhav7Hnv46_M6YJYOkM5uH7O2RQFxCl3AmWbn05GgRQbh-OtHNAx6B_LmibuFNxDz77P5dabzzqgao_KNlYzN2SxDA3UT4_WFDN4-5TCZOsFb31qcP1_lNE_DOkHnslhQViREzLRd_3Lw4ZvF/s1024/Decorrtions%2057%20Medium.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkrw3zNF969XdzsR4347sio-lIawin95ZdLjx5Z5YNhav7Hnv46_M6YJYOkM5uH7O2RQFxCl3AmWbn05GgRQbh-OtHNAx6B_LmibuFNxDz77P5dabzzqgao_KNlYzN2SxDA3UT4_WFDN4-5TCZOsFb31qcP1_lNE_DOkHnslhQViREzLRd_3Lw4ZvF/s320/Decorrtions%2057%20Medium.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />You can, as always, listen here or grab it from your favourite pod app, or download the MP3 directly <a href="https://chtbl.com/track/6538/traffic.libsyn.com/bordersofsleep/SBS_Ep0057_231224_112k.mp3" target="_blank">here</a>.<p></p><p>May thanks to <a href="https://www.bordersofsleep.com/p/illustrations.html" target="_blank">Soledad</a> for the illustration and to <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/sambodhiprem-sevenwaves/" target="_blank">Sambodhi Prem</a> for the soundtrack ... and to you for being a listener and coming along on this journey at the Borders of Sleep.</p><p>Rest you merry!</p><p>Seymour</p>
Seymourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11604704684361929890noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903913339450758959.post-12291885599973857582023-12-04T20:47:00.003+00:002023-12-04T21:10:24.867+00:00The Copse<iframe allowfullscreen="" height="64" mozallowfullscreen="true" msallowfullscreen="true" oallowfullscreen="true" scrolling="no" src="https://play.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/28924923/height/64/theme/modern/size/small/thumbnail/yes/custom-color/dcc7b2/time-start/00:00:00/playlist-height/200/direction/backward/download/yes/font-color/#FFFFFF" style="border: none;" title="Embed Player" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="100%"></iframe>
Dear listener,<div><br /></div><div>I'm back at last with Episode 56, The Copse, after another long wait. It's been a sideways kind of year for me but I have kept writing when I could. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhohV0_JJ0rBtLKbQLQ6dBwMmm8fe7WfBBUPNuIdtcjtBKv4o2K5I9TENOKS47pGbXhjNap_G8SAl5LSR7rFEgfNU6SB1YmITe8HUr7hKCDBfQDBhPtc7Xd21X94lK7wy1kqVCwpySZC777JdXh9XLJJSxYs6qRZJHCo0cFNTBArZLcSuWGE2moe331/s2048/the%20copse.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhohV0_JJ0rBtLKbQLQ6dBwMmm8fe7WfBBUPNuIdtcjtBKv4o2K5I9TENOKS47pGbXhjNap_G8SAl5LSR7rFEgfNU6SB1YmITe8HUr7hKCDBfQDBhPtc7Xd21X94lK7wy1kqVCwpySZC777JdXh9XLJJSxYs6qRZJHCo0cFNTBArZLcSuWGE2moe331/s320/the%20copse.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />This story is for you if you have ever taken a rock home from a walk or a pinecone or a feather, or gathered a collection of keepsakes from the wilderness. It's also for you if your body limits you from doing the things you imagine. Take flight with the girl, Rowena, and her little friend, the blackcap. I hope you will find this a soothing tale.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's a <a href="https://chtbl.com/track/6538/traffic.libsyn.com/bordersofsleep/SBS_EP0056_231204_112K.mp3" target="_blank">direct download link</a> but remember you can subscribe to Borders of Sleep with your favourite podcast app and even find it on Audible.</div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">The soundtrack on this episode is from </span><a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/inserra-incense1/" style="font-family: inherit;">Laura Inserra</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">: Musical Incense - volume one, available from Magnatune.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">I hope to bring you a special festive December tale later this month too, so stay tuned.</span></div><p style="text-align: left;">Sweet dreams,</p><p style="text-align: left;">Seymour</p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Seymourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11604704684361929890noreply@blogger.com4Durham, UK54.77525 -1.58485226.465016163821154 -36.741102 83.085483836178838 33.571398tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903913339450758959.post-20442373915203422932023-03-21T14:57:00.002+00:002023-03-21T16:00:40.981+00:00The Cadillac in the Pond<iframe allowfullscreen="" height="45" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/26293623/height/45/theme/legacy/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/" style="border: none;" title="Libsyn Player" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="100%"></iframe> <div>Dear Listener,</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm delighted to bring you Episode 55 - at last and thank goodness! With my apologies for another enormous gap since the last episode.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHnt44Nkqji2ERHeKZEg8nuThYsMN0fhG2hB6zdzmIANZiWHle_-OCzhg0QTMbyIYtvrsYlfl2DnB6hfg8BMLzhR_NZkQyfC9dB4660UBx29uXFw7V9drnljsSlBBJk4q8o059PtZnebpL2Qw15hM_Z46z2GxpQWWXkQqEsPbZBAgu2Kv4jnBgQQ/s512/Cadillac.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHnt44Nkqji2ERHeKZEg8nuThYsMN0fhG2hB6zdzmIANZiWHle_-OCzhg0QTMbyIYtvrsYlfl2DnB6hfg8BMLzhR_NZkQyfC9dB4660UBx29uXFw7V9drnljsSlBBJk4q8o059PtZnebpL2Qw15hM_Z46z2GxpQWWXkQqEsPbZBAgu2Kv4jnBgQQ/s320/Cadillac.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />This one began as a short piece of whimsy but soon took on a life of its own, as they often do. I hope you find it entertaining and, most of all, soothing.</div><div><br /></div><div>Part of the lateness of this episode has been due to me making some life changes recently so that I can give more regular dedicated time to writing and creating these stories for you. There were quite a few ducks to get lined up, and not a few challenges on the way. Nevertheless, I hope it means that I will be able to drop fresh material with greater frequency in the coming years and grow the creative projects surrounding the podcast in a more sustainable way.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here is a <a href="https://chtbl.com/track/6538/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bordersofsleep/SBS_Ep0055_230321_112k.mp3" target="_blank">direct download link</a> for those who prefer that approach.</div><div><br /></div><div>The soundtrack in this episode is by Juan Sanchez, <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/juan_sanchez/" target="_blank">available from Magnatune</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you are enjoying the podcast and have not already done so, please consider <a href="https://mailchi.mp/4147b4b6eac4/hear-from-borders-of-sleep-by-email" target="_blank">joining my email list</a> or following <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bordersofsleep/">Borders of Sleep on Facebook</a>. You can find out how to support me to keep writing on my <a href="https://www.bordersofsleep.com/p/support-and-donations.html">Support and Donations</a> page.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for coming along on this audio journey, and I hope we can travel together again at the borders of sleep soon.</div><div><br /></div><div>Until then, sweet dreams!</div><div>Seymour</div>Seymourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11604704684361929890noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903913339450758959.post-739592378666014782022-07-03T23:49:00.004+01:002022-07-04T00:14:34.053+01:00The Boat Going Home<iframe allowfullscreen="" height="45" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23620739/height/45/theme/legacy/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/" style="border: none;" title="Libsyn Player" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="100%"></iframe>
Dear Listener, <div><br /></div><div>I've been having vivid dreams again this year, and here's another story that came from a dream. In it you will meet a special friend that I was privileged to have for a while, as well as accompanying me on a strange and wonderful journey along with another friend, somewhat mysterious. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC1ZdLWTgQeFsas-CTDYyFOnOvmlwG5pJS1iRuTmJZQ3w5vZbE24ivpv0ii4TwvWieTkxGL9yvjcMrOft_IKQWyNhHh1y4R82pYMcgunua4lqrZtF5slm8NWy5S7Pd1imFsTQVXDyytIS4ALqPC8QuD9gxJ4J5VgOTM80DHzh1woyxFd48TrF4kg/s2048/the%20boat%20going%20home%20image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC1ZdLWTgQeFsas-CTDYyFOnOvmlwG5pJS1iRuTmJZQ3w5vZbE24ivpv0ii4TwvWieTkxGL9yvjcMrOft_IKQWyNhHh1y4R82pYMcgunua4lqrZtF5slm8NWy5S7Pd1imFsTQVXDyytIS4ALqPC8QuD9gxJ4J5VgOTM80DHzh1woyxFd48TrF4kg/s320/the%20boat%20going%20home%20image.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I hope this is a comforting tale to fall asleep to; the dream was certainly comforting for me.</div><div><br /></div><div>As always, I am flushed with gratitude to all the wonderful listeners who keep an ear out for me and who have kept encouraging me too. All your comments and reviews are so appreciated and I have made some good friends around the world from those who have got in touch with me. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here's a <a href="https://chtbl.com/track/6538/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bordersofsleep/SBS_Ep0054_220703_112k.mp3">direct link to the MP3</a>, and of course you'll be able to get the podcast on your favourite podcatcher as well as on Audible and Apple.</div><div><br /></div><div>The soundtrack is by Cari Live, from the album <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/carilive-rising/">Rising Above</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope it will not be long before we take another trip together. Until then ... sweet dreams!</div><div><br /></div><div>Seymour</div>Seymourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11604704684361929890noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903913339450758959.post-68415987036538685052022-05-06T00:24:00.002+01:002022-07-04T00:15:19.673+01:00Flea<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23023088/height/45/theme/legacy/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/" height="45" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> <div>Dear Listener,</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you enjoy this episode, which is, in fact, the retelling of a strangely detailed dream I had about three years ago, with a little bit of licence. It betrays some of my own ongoing fascination with the painter's art. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8YkAGNagOHmR7ZL230qMT603MqLqnerOmvZTbNDm_9a1oHZBlzztmUr7Hn6AAovM79UD69rJfj_VCht3Rf0x543NqaYhbr2cdT-mNLt1DhYVIDoTir9e_ZHtfyMStK1hrNzH6Ctguup2KUZdwOpskv0wONoDKUWixYH5mb6u6fpZedJfIgTEBhQ/s512/Flea%20Art%20Smaller.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8YkAGNagOHmR7ZL230qMT603MqLqnerOmvZTbNDm_9a1oHZBlzztmUr7Hn6AAovM79UD69rJfj_VCht3Rf0x543NqaYhbr2cdT-mNLt1DhYVIDoTir9e_ZHtfyMStK1hrNzH6Ctguup2KUZdwOpskv0wONoDKUWixYH5mb6u6fpZedJfIgTEBhQ/s320/Flea%20Art%20Smaller.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />I often hope, when I fall asleep, that I will go back to that town and see some more. May it carry you to another world too!</div><div><br /></div><div>If you'd like to be more informed about my work, what's coming up, what inspires me, and how you can support me, please consider <a href="https://mailchi.mp/4147b4b6eac4/hear-from-borders-of-sleep-by-email" target="_blank">joining the mailing list</a>. I send out a new email with each episode but no more frequently than that. Continually I hope to become better at producing at least one episode a month, although I would love to be doing this all day every day.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's a<a href="https://chtbl.com/track/6538/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bordersofsleep/SBS_Ep0053_220505_112k.mp3" target="_blank"> direct link</a>, if you'd like to download the MP3 directly. </div><div><br /></div><div>The soundtrack on this episode is by Jay Kishor from <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/kishor-storiesgrandfather/" target="_blank">Stories from My Grandfather's Village</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>I am extremely grateful for the episode artwork created by our 'Artist in Residence' between sleeping and waking: Soledad Fernandez-Whitechurch. She does wonderful work not unlike the hero of this story. See for yourself <a href="https://www.wescover.com/creator/sole-paints-the-blues-1" target="_blank">here</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you for listening and, until next time ... sweet dreams ...</div><div><br /></div><div>Seymour </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Seymourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11604704684361929890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903913339450758959.post-49473599369773917392022-03-23T06:57:00.004+00:002022-05-14T14:33:11.727+01:00The Guestbook<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22541357/height/45/theme/legacy/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/" height="45" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe>
<p>Dear Listener,</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihAz1TC1v5bns1wBF34P-0D2DeYaptmz_SmByxukp3h-8ely1DkWp8V-rS3Hrr6hxkiZa0A9YAOlYSHUBuv_vmO10tuv81iUXDsdunj0sZdZM36TUiOebMdtbJjgM0AIdgTlg_FctyWJcXXcUYxYjQHhJMrFB3aMgA-rJuHajR4A40lqZqPgAntw/s512/The%20Guestbook%20Art%20(Custom).jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihAz1TC1v5bns1wBF34P-0D2DeYaptmz_SmByxukp3h-8ely1DkWp8V-rS3Hrr6hxkiZa0A9YAOlYSHUBuv_vmO10tuv81iUXDsdunj0sZdZM36TUiOebMdtbJjgM0AIdgTlg_FctyWJcXXcUYxYjQHhJMrFB3aMgA-rJuHajR4A40lqZqPgAntw/s320/The%20Guestbook%20Art%20(Custom).jpeg" width="320" /></a>My hope is that that this story affords you a little breathing space on a troubled planet, and perhaps a pleasant pathway into sleep. The inspiration for it has come from the inexorable emergence of springtime here in the Northern Hemisphere put alongside a real place I visited in Devonshire many years ago and first saw the forlornly neglected guestbook</p><p>I want to thank <a href="https://www.instagram.com/solepaints/" target="_blank">Soledad Fernandez-Whitechurch</a> for her lovely illustration for this episode. Look out for more of her work here in the coming months. Thank you also if you have written to me or left encouraging reviews or comments since the last episode. Life does not always afford me the bandwidth to create new stories but I am so grateful for the many loyal and patient listeners.</p><p>So, if you'd like a direct link to download the mp3, <a href="https://chtbl.com/track/6538/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bordersofsleep/SBS_Ep0052_220323_112k.mp3" target="_blank">here it is</a>. The soundtrack to this episode is from <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/rowan-bright/" target="_blank">The Bright Knowledge by Diana Rowan</a>.</p><p>Until next time, have a wonderful spring and sweet dreams,</p><p>Seymour</p>Seymourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11604704684361929890noreply@blogger.com1Durham, UK54.77525 -1.5848523.178191835959538 -71.897351999999984 90 68.727647999999988tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903913339450758959.post-66680640796561989702021-12-14T06:10:00.005+00:002022-05-14T14:30:35.943+01:00The Spudfellow<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/21477140/height/45/theme/legacy/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/" height="45" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe>
<p>Dear Listeners,</p><p>If you have never known the simple delights of harvesting potatoes, then I thoroughly commend it to you. Who knows ... you might find some treasure, or even a Spudfellow, and it could change your life!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaIj9DJIs6hxJMGQZkY40IzoF8JP3M80c_BqJr5JtB8c3IUMFpSwgY1qGfS-ZNbw6sbE0b0foyTkFWEsJ7cS-xOfsE4gPlqRl94RhMDwMKbt6DkvbbJ1I2F10GZQKS1_A4MAwOc1npQ4yjvynZ1zBkYw-GiCA38yppxPOKoeiEj_sgWWQKtqKUIw=s1532" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1482" data-original-width="1532" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaIj9DJIs6hxJMGQZkY40IzoF8JP3M80c_BqJr5JtB8c3IUMFpSwgY1qGfS-ZNbw6sbE0b0foyTkFWEsJ7cS-xOfsE4gPlqRl94RhMDwMKbt6DkvbbJ1I2F10GZQKS1_A4MAwOc1npQ4yjvynZ1zBkYw-GiCA38yppxPOKoeiEj_sgWWQKtqKUIw=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br />This may be the longest Episode yet, at 45 minutes, but I hope you enjoy it. Here is your <a href="https://chtbl.com/track/6538/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bordersofsleep/SBS_Ep0051_211213_112k.mp3" target="_blank">direct download link</a>.<p></p><p>AND, look! We have wonderful new artwork created by a brilliant artist and devoted listener based in Austin, Texas: Soledad Fernandez-Whitechurch. Please take a look at her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/solepaints/">Instagram</a> or check out her website: <a href="https://www.artsfw.com/">Soledad Fernandez-Whitechurch Murals and Fine Art</a>.</p><p>The soundtrack in this episode is by Healing Muses, from their album <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/hadidian-reflections/" target="_blank">Reflections</a> on Magnatune.</p><p>Until next time, sweet dreams,</p><p>Seymour</p><p><br /></p>
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<p> Dear Listeners,</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiaKNQRyT-fk2U7KuQUQjlOMnD3YqzGrcoW8Nx25vWx4o_8Ns66Vgp_jH58MyyETp2xbQIMxcXPrhuxbhNqcBVAEcXjyDqxY4Gv6A-Xw4Nou1r1VL5AAPiNxCg1c2GqRfKF_qd43DbBbwo8adzbDTVlrTGD5x8ovQm46KiV3S3kqe9aC_tAjq6K1Q=s685" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="685" data-original-width="685" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiaKNQRyT-fk2U7KuQUQjlOMnD3YqzGrcoW8Nx25vWx4o_8Ns66Vgp_jH58MyyETp2xbQIMxcXPrhuxbhNqcBVAEcXjyDqxY4Gv6A-Xw4Nou1r1VL5AAPiNxCg1c2GqRfKF_qd43DbBbwo8adzbDTVlrTGD5x8ovQm46KiV3S3kqe9aC_tAjq6K1Q=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br />Glad I am to be bringing you Episode 50 at last. Perhaps it is a good moment to thank all the cheerleaders, encouragers, supporters, journeying companions at the borders of sleep for helping me so much to get to Episode 50. At moments, it has been overwhelming to hear from listeners how you have made the stories part of your lives and I am so grateful to have had the honour.<p></p><p>This episode will bring you pleasure, I hope, as others did before it.</p><p>You'll find the music in the backing track on Magnatune as usual and it is played by the aptly-named <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/hadidian/" target="_blank">Healing Muses</a>.</p><p>If you like to grab a straight MP3 of the episode: <a href="https://chtbl.com/track/6538/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bordersofsleep/SBS_Ep0050_211017_112K.mp3" target="_blank">here's your link.</a></p><p>Thank you all for listening and I wish you the sweetest dreams as always,</p><p>Seymour</p>Seymourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11604704684361929890noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903913339450758959.post-89977502885558492582021-08-04T16:34:00.003+01:002022-05-14T15:43:09.954+01:00Monday Mechanical Club<iframe allowfullscreen="" height="45" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20032838/height/45/theme/legacy/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/" style="border: none;" title="Libsyn Player" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="100%"></iframe>
<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOVLCkTDc0MmewXxUmTnzuKCvVPehk9W4Vepa4V4i4juBVOv1-tEKlKImFRg4-Op9c0XicueSwwkY0tDB3hlUIqnOTBj6PDUm_cieJPVSP51o8R2QsPMiFWi1Hdtvkgcyv_ANJFJN_/s612/mechanical+club.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="612" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOVLCkTDc0MmewXxUmTnzuKCvVPehk9W4Vepa4V4i4juBVOv1-tEKlKImFRg4-Op9c0XicueSwwkY0tDB3hlUIqnOTBj6PDUm_cieJPVSP51o8R2QsPMiFWi1Hdtvkgcyv_ANJFJN_/s320/mechanical+club.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />Dear Listeners,<p></p><p>Here is Episode 49 for your listening pleasure: a story about a stenography machine. I had a lot of fun writing it, and the characters have since become good imaginary friends. I hope you like them too.</p><p>It's been a long wait, for which I apologise. The story flowed very easily at the composing stage but there seems to have been a mountain to climb to record it.</p><p>Here's your <a href="https://chtbl.com/track/6538/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bordersofsleep/SBS_EP0049_210804_112K.mp3" target="_blank">download link</a> if you want the direct MP3. </p><p>The background music is from Chad Lawson's <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/chadlawson-songpray?song=1" target="_blank">Song of Prayer </a>album on magnatune.com</p><p>May your sleeping be sweet and your waking be fresh,</p><p>Seymour</p>Seymourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11604704684361929890noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903913339450758959.post-83413948887749807082021-04-12T18:47:00.001+01:002022-05-14T14:28:06.972+01:00To Catch a Skerrid<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18694628/height/45/theme/legacy/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/" height="45" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> <div>Dear Listeners, </div><div><br /></div><div>Here's Episode 48 for you: a little light mood for the springtime of the year! </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip43dU4-KheATgnxnuVYTLaPq4ObeJ3Fhb5f6pZg50BzLyON17sfQ-KcLBx3EOllwD4VM7w72dAVE8ZptrIg6TfDOXNprNW-h5OQiASYsoBu8s438tF6hObAGkXk6pSW7lde4KSpcQ/s1024/skerry_final_ep48.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip43dU4-KheATgnxnuVYTLaPq4ObeJ3Fhb5f6pZg50BzLyON17sfQ-KcLBx3EOllwD4VM7w72dAVE8ZptrIg6TfDOXNprNW-h5OQiASYsoBu8s438tF6hObAGkXk6pSW7lde4KSpcQ/s320/skerry_final_ep48.png" /></a></div><br />Magic runs in the family, so when cousin Rupert comes to spend the summer with Damson and her mother, there are magic tricks, a little transdimensional tomfoolery, and, of course, poetic justice. </div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you enjoy listening. Here's a <a href="https://chtbl.com/track/6538/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bordersofsleep/SBS_EP0048_210412_112K.mp3" target="_blank">link to directly download the MP3</a>. Don't forget you can use any podcatcher app too. </div><div><br /></div><div>If you'd like to listen more closely to the soundtrack underneath, it's well worth it: listen to <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/hanschristian-heart/" target="_blank">Undefended Heart by Hans Christian</a> on Magnatune.
Have a wonderful April! </div><div><br /></div><div>Seymour</div>Seymourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184478557661827903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903913339450758959.post-816421830828687222021-02-26T19:50:00.011+00:002022-05-14T14:27:17.882+01:00The Frog and Banjo<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18109271/height/45/theme/legacy/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/" height="45" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> <div> Dear Listeners, </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm delighted to bring you the tale of The Frog and Banjo, inspired by an imaginary pub sign and with almost no basis whatsoever in the waking world although some of the characters may be as courageous and others as unkind as some people you have met. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUpeQfWFKvh8l21ybbpW_rzWgnDkTxaUlGIG0PGZM3OTk9wiA_Lqmjg1SMFbnaAj53e5cybrj1Xb2Qu1zXYeehCGQEDvVUg7h7RpfO5knQWuWTSibbU3bPF5vj6BZAfn8XvPFleVAh/s672/Frog_and_banjo.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="672" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUpeQfWFKvh8l21ybbpW_rzWgnDkTxaUlGIG0PGZM3OTk9wiA_Lqmjg1SMFbnaAj53e5cybrj1Xb2Qu1zXYeehCGQEDvVUg7h7RpfO5knQWuWTSibbU3bPF5vj6BZAfn8XvPFleVAh/s320/Frog_and_banjo.png" /></a></div><br />Here's your <a href="https://chtbl.com/track/6538/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bordersofsleep/SBS_Ep0047_200226.mp3" target="_blank">direct download</a> link, and if you like the sound of that music in the background it's by <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/sieber-unspoken/" target="_blank">Jami Sieber</a> on Magnatune. </div><div><br /></div><div>If you're enjoying the podcast, feel free to jump in and say hi over on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bordersofsleep/" target="_blank">facebook</a>, <a href="mailto:seymour@bordersofsleep.com">drop me an email</a> or leave a comment here. Listeners have asked about how they can give to support me in this endeavour and the best way to do that is to <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bordersofsleep" target="_blank">buy me a coffee</a> until I get something else sorted out ... </div><div><br /></div><div>But most important of all, enjoy the story and take care of your dreaming selves! </div><div><br /></div><div>With much love and gratitude,</div><div>Seymour</div>Seymourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11604704684361929890noreply@blogger.com1Salkeld Rd, Penrith CA11 9NF, UK54.711475099999987 -2.724381531.368441704297645 -37.8806315 78.054508495702322 32.4318685tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903913339450758959.post-22504513870360641762020-10-26T23:19:00.006+00:002022-05-14T14:25:59.074+01:00Sketching and Painting<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/16557719/height/45/theme/legacy/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/" height="45" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe>
<p></p>Dear Listeners,<p></p><p>I hope you enjoy Episode 46. I hope it makes you want to go wild and create art.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqgd0ljSYava5ph4AilcQnIz0R6RIVhEiRQrBiDlcX8UnC8n0FPC0x_QGBJwlV_Hpwc-g3NgkdNqZ-b5x0dtlZ0oShsw3JwpLpjl9UL2RuHwSBLFSdFScmwhXrGevOgEVUReG3CBG7TPY/s512/EP46-drawingandpainting_512.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqgd0ljSYava5ph4AilcQnIz0R6RIVhEiRQrBiDlcX8UnC8n0FPC0x_QGBJwlV_Hpwc-g3NgkdNqZ-b5x0dtlZ0oShsw3JwpLpjl9UL2RuHwSBLFSdFScmwhXrGevOgEVUReG3CBG7TPY/w268-h268/EP46-drawingandpainting_512.png" width="268" /></a></div>I've been so uplifted to hear from so many listeners who are enjoying the stories in spite of my fragmented publishing schedule. I am trying to get more of a flow going with new material and make good on my promise to keep the stories coming. Thank you all for listening and thank you to all those who got in touch and have supported me with kind words, encouragement, coffees, comments.<p></p><p>Here's your <a href="https://chtbl.com/track/6538/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bordersofsleep/SBS_Ep0046_201026.mp3" target="_blank">direct link</a> if that's how you like to get the show, and you'll find us on all the podcast platforms although I am not always able to reply to comments on some of them. Come and say 'Hi' on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bordersofsleep" target="_blank">Facebook</a> too.</p><p>The soundtrack for this episode is by Hans Christian from his album <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/hanschristian-heart/" target="_blank">Undefended Heart</a> on magnatune.com</p><p>Thank you for listening and may your dreams be sweet!</p><p>Seymour</p><p><br /></p>Seymourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184478557661827903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903913339450758959.post-40924111322902580532020-08-21T04:09:00.004+01:002022-05-14T14:25:02.583+01:00Brother Savion<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/15698777/height/45/theme/legacy/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/" height="45" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe>
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<p> Dear Listeners,</p><p>This is a story about a hermit. If you have ever wondered what might happen after taking a vow of solitude and making a life in the community of the wild woods, then maybe this will give you something to ponder.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEqnnuPtEWlezfOYiPqDDU5UkyFlKXSS4_5zvsb1ts7GSlt2hQA7UKMknIsVRi6pfvTnbRhP1stg5eDSGHM9fEbabn0hck65cpQ5Y3uHUx0sYUzkDFWcOZsuLG2Cs8blalA4fSctxbnkA/s518/ep_45_savion.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="518" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEqnnuPtEWlezfOYiPqDDU5UkyFlKXSS4_5zvsb1ts7GSlt2hQA7UKMknIsVRi6pfvTnbRhP1stg5eDSGHM9fEbabn0hck65cpQ5Y3uHUx0sYUzkDFWcOZsuLG2Cs8blalA4fSctxbnkA/w265-h265/ep_45_savion.png" width="265" /></a></div>If you like a direct link to the MP3 to download, then<a href="https://chtbl.com/track/6538/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bordersofsleep/SBS_Ep0045_200820.mp3"> this is for you</a>. Of course, you can also get the podcast with your preferred app.<p></p><p>Thank you for listening, and thank you for waiting patiently between episodes. In the intro to this one, I have gone back to announcing the podcast as "fortnightly" because it is my dear wish that I will be able to keep up with a more regular schedule from here on.</p><p>The soundtrack for this episode is by David Gilden, available <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/dgilden-jato/">here on magnatune.com</a> as always.</p><p>Please feel free to drop me a line or come and say hi on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bordersofsleep">Facebook</a>.</p><p>I hope your summer is going well.</p><p>Stay safe and sweet dreams,</p><p>Seymour</p>Seymourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184478557661827903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903913339450758959.post-16093866843865741762020-05-01T01:50:00.002+01:002022-05-14T14:23:54.015+01:00The Librarian<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/14226725/height/45/theme/legacy/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/" height="45" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe>
Dear Listeners<br />
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Here's Episode 44 for you.<br />
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"You know, all this
talk we are talking? It's like the sunshine and the rain. It's present or not,
but when it is present it soaks and warms and disappears. Nevertheless, the
nourishing effect of it lasts and shows continually."<br />
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This is a longer one, but I hope you enjoy the journey nevertheless. "The Librarian" was my working title, and it kind of stuck.<br />
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Here is your <a href="http://chtbl.com/track/6538/traffic.libsyn.com/bordersofsleep/SBS_EP44_200430.mp3" target="_blank">direct link. </a><br />
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And you can find Hans Christian (the ambient cello soundtrack) <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/hanschristian-heart/" target="_blank">here at Magnatune</a>.<br />
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I hope that, in every way, you and your loved ones are thriving and enjoying this precious life. As usual, I have been profoundly blessed and encouraged hearing feedback and connecting with listeners all over the world in the last month.<br />
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I wish you peace and safety, and the sweetest dreams.<br />
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SeymourSeymourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11604704684361929890noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903913339450758959.post-13397400139207376342020-03-30T00:17:00.005+01:002022-05-14T15:38:29.336+01:00Chippie and Angus<iframe allowfullscreen="" height="45" mozallowfullscreen="" msallowfullscreen="" oallowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/13753478/height/45/theme/legacy/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/" style="border: none;" title="Libsyn Player" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="100%"></iframe>
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Dear listeners,<br />
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Episode 43 for your listening ...<br />
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I don't want to give too much away. It's a story about a quiet girl, who nobody thinks a great deal of, apart from one chap who finds an excuse to spend as much time with her as he can.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitrT39d9bk58ZGETudFIwij3xzIbYmPV3U5u1ax9bDraty44mSHUsMCLIOLxioO4egqjscphyen648BU1fpLcfqALVLlsDdbHMBffHgy7hxTh-txSNyLHCcqwLpvaPl6fmdeK1KBD6VBlM-pVAhirWYeOx294dMLiLWHNCVeIjQMWDNGmBsFs-tQ=s514" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="514" data-original-width="512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitrT39d9bk58ZGETudFIwij3xzIbYmPV3U5u1ax9bDraty44mSHUsMCLIOLxioO4egqjscphyen648BU1fpLcfqALVLlsDdbHMBffHgy7hxTh-txSNyLHCcqwLpvaPl6fmdeK1KBD6VBlM-pVAhirWYeOx294dMLiLWHNCVeIjQMWDNGmBsFs-tQ=s320" width="319" /></a></div>My heartfelt thanks for all the support and encouragement I keep getting to make this podcast. With so many of us facing frightening times and unexpected levels of isolation at the moment, I think it's a particular privilege to be able to keep going and to be part of an invisible community that is so positive.<br />
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If you'd like to come and lurk or join the conversation on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bordersofsleep/">Facebook page</a>, it would be lovely to see you there. Likewise, drop me a message or <a href="mailto:seymour@bordersofsleep.com">email me</a> and I will always reply (eventually).<br />
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The soundtrack for this episode is by Dmitri Krasnoukhov, available from Magnatune, <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/dkrasnoukhov-legend/">here</a>.<br />
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Stay safe and dream sweetly,<br />
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Seymour<br />
<br />Seymourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184478557661827903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903913339450758959.post-18506036481086023242020-03-06T06:26:00.003+00:002022-05-14T14:21:08.550+01:00Lady Isabella<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/13437587/height/45/theme/legacy/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/" height="45" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe>
Dear Listeners,<br />
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As usual, you can use the player in this post, get the <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/bordersofsleep/SBS_EP0042_200306.mp3">direct file link here</a>, or catch the show with your pod app of choice.<br />
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The gentle, cinematic soundtrack is by EuchMad, his album "Light Off", You can listen to the whole album for free online <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/euchmad-lightoff/">here</a>.<br />
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I wish you all the best and the sweetest dreams. Thank you for listening.<br />
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SeymourSeymourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184478557661827903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903913339450758959.post-50543215095089199462020-01-15T01:13:00.001+00:002022-05-14T14:15:33.024+01:00Horseless Carriage<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/12742640/height/45/theme/legacy/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/" height="45" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe>
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Dear Listeners,<br />
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We bring you Episode 41: a pleasant little jaunt down memory lane wherein we discover some magical properties of a certain bird ... perhaps.<br />
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This story all jumped out at me from an old postcard depicting Henry Ford and his son Edsel. Henry is sitting in the first vehicle they ever built while his son looks out at him through the window of a much more modern model. I know not a lot about vintage vehicles and have done a little research but left the details of makes and models to the imagination because someone out there is way more savvy about it all than I will ever be.<br />
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You can hear it by clicking on the media player above, get your direct link to download the MP3 <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/bordersofsleep/SBS_EP0041_200114.mp3" target="_blank">here</a> or listen on iTunes or your favorite app, of course.<br />
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I'd love to see you over at our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bordersofsleep" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> if you do Facebook. It's probably the best place to get updates and interact ... or there is <a href="https://twitter.com/BordersOfSleep" target="_blank">twitter</a>, too.<br />
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Music in this episode is by <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/chadlawson-chopintwo/" target="_blank">Chad Lawson</a>, available from magnatune.com.<br />
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I plan to bring you another episode in a couple of weeks ... until then ... sweet dreams and thanks for listening.<br />
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Yours dreamily,<br />
SeymourSeymourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184478557661827903noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903913339450758959.post-53633806554019975452020-01-04T23:59:00.005+00:002022-05-14T15:40:21.115+01:00Happy New Year 2020 Dear Listeners<div style="background-color: white; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px;">
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Seymourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184478557661827903noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903913339450758959.post-43928823745797831362018-11-19T06:48:00.003+00:002022-05-14T14:14:02.951+01:00Rehoming<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/7610759/height/45/theme/legacy/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/" height="45" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe>
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Dear Listeners,<br />
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There are some things you will discover about plants in this episode that I hope will make you never see the world quite the same again. Moreover, Episode 40 must be some sort of milestone, and this one is appropriately a little different.<br />
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This story was inspired by and written for a couple of lovely listeners, one of whom helped with some ideas and the other of whom I hope didn't see it coming as a wedding anniversary surprise. I hope you enjoy listening in and sharing the experience; it's been a lot of fun to compose.<br />
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For those who need it, here's the <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/bordersofsleep/SBS_EP40_181118.mp3" target="_blank">direct link</a>, but don't forget you can subscribe with iTunes or whatever your flavour of podcatcher, using the links on this page. Come on over to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bordersofsleep/" target="_blank">facebook</a> or drop me an email or comment if you'd like to feedback or start a conversation. I love hearing from people around the world who are 'tuning in'.<br />
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The music this week is by <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/erikaskupmark/" target="_blank">Erik Ask Upmark</a>, another beautiful offering from Magnatune.
Thank you for listening. I hope you enjoy this one. And many thanks to Ben and Maria!<br />
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Seymour
Seymourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184478557661827903noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903913339450758959.post-59610116100352747302018-07-14T01:05:00.002+01:002022-05-14T14:12:57.588+01:00Water Cure<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6808233/height/45/theme/legacy/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/" height="45" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe>
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Dear Listeners,<br />
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Welcome to Episode 39.<br />
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This story was inspired by its soundtrack. The evocative background soundscape was created by a listener to the podcast who is also a professional composer for TV, film and radio. It's "a combination of synthetic drones, electric guitar played with a toothbrush and acoustic guitar picking." Paul Morris is his name and you are heartily encouraged to go and indulge your ears with his SoundCloud offerings at <a href="https://soundcloud.com/paul-morris-music-for-film">https://soundcloud.com/paul-morris-music-for-film</a>.<br />
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Apart from that, I'll just let it kind of speak for itself, and I hope you enjoy listening.<br />
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As usual, you can use this <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/bordersofsleep/SBS_EP39_180713.mp3" target="_blank">direct link</a> to download the episode, listen on the embedded player above (if it's working), or grab with your favourite podcatcher app doodah thingy.<br />
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Many thanks to Paul for contributing his work to the magical mix of SBS!<br />
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Onwards: to the Borders of Sleep!<br />
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SeymourSeymourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184478557661827903noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903913339450758959.post-14489443498470313602018-05-20T17:26:00.001+01:002022-05-14T14:11:59.208+01:00Mortal Uncoil<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6613563/height/45/theme/legacy/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/" height="45" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe>
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Dear Listeners,<br />
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Episode 38 for you!<br />
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I did some long car journeys by myself recently.I improvised stories to keep myself amused. The roads were long and the weather was hot. I suppose that was the starting point for this bit of mind travel. I hope you enjoy coming along, too.<br />
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Here's your <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/bordersofsleep/SBS_EP38_180520.mp3" target="_blank">direct link</a>. Of course you can use the player above or find us with iTunes or your podcatcher of choice as well. If you're enjoying the podcasts, drop me a line and say 'hi' by comment or email, or come and chat on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bordersofsleep" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> - be great to meet you!<br />
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This week's soundtrack is by <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/satori/" target="_blank">Satori</a> on Magnatune. Lovely.<br />
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Thank you for listening,<br />
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SeymourSeymourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184478557661827903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903913339450758959.post-24489439872619146822018-01-14T13:16:00.001+00:002022-05-14T14:10:52.236+01:00Poor Butterfly<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6147150/height/45/theme/legacy/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/" height="45" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe>
Dear Listeners,<br />
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It has been a while - a long while - since the last episode was published. In the meantime I have had wonderful emails, comments and feedback from so many of you that I have finally found the time to get writing and recording again.<br />
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This story was sort of inspired by reading <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17375478">"Flappers" by Judith Mackrell</a> and by a favorite song by Huw Williams, "The Summer Before the War". I hope it feels nostalgic.<br />
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Here's your <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/bordersofsleep/SBS_EP37_180114.mp3">direct link to the mp3</a>, and you can get previous episodes on the <a href="http://www.bordersofsleep.com/p/archive.html">"Archive"</a> page.<br />
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I'm looking forward to bringing you more in 2018. If you're on the Facebook, join us there, too: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bordersofsleep/">https://www.facebook.com/bordersofsleep/</a><br />
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Thank you so much for listening!<br />
SeymourSeymourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184478557661827903noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903913339450758959.post-42296179680444441462015-09-23T09:45:00.002+01:002022-05-14T14:09:53.977+01:00My Journey<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/3816912/height/45/theme/legacy/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/" height="45" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe>
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Dear Listener,<br />
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Here's episode 36 - a number that is pleasantly divisible - so we're bringing you something slightly diffrent: a little of the tale of how 'Stories from the Borders of Sleep' was born. It's personal and autobiographical, but I hope you like it. I trawled this up from some material I wrote about three years ago when we started the podcast.<br />
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Here's your <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/bordersofsleep/SBS_Ep0036_150922_112K.mp3" target="_blank">direct link to the MP3</a>. <a href="http://www.bordersofsleep.com/p/archive.html" target="_blank">Check out the archives page</a> for the back catalogue.<br />
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The gentle music in the background is from a firm favourite, <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/cari_live/" target="_blank">Cari Live</a>.<br />
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May your dreams be sweet!<br />
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Seymour<br />
<br />Seymourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184478557661827903noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7903913339450758959.post-85613707935356114482015-09-01T23:57:00.001+01:002022-05-14T14:08:59.693+01:00The Night of the Nipperquins<iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/3773457/height/45/theme/legacy/thumbnail/yes/direction/backward/" height="45" width="100%" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe>
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Dear Listener,<br />
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A few months ago, a dear friend asked if I might read a 'bedtime story' to the guests at his wedding, right at the end of the evening, before they went home.<br />
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This is the story I wrote for the occasion, recounting what may be the strangest wedding night of all time. It is dedicated very affectionately to my friends, the happy couple (James and Marie), whose marriage I hope will be full of even more mystery and imagination than I could conjure for this little offering.<br />
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Your direct link to the MP3 is <a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/bordersofsleep/SBS_Ep0035_150901_112K.mp3" target="_blank">here</a>. The music is from <a href="http://magnatune.com/artists/cari_live/" target="_blank">Cari Live</a>'s album 'Mindreader'.<br />
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It went down very well with the guests, and it was a real pleasure for me to try a story on a live audience - something I don't get to do very often. <br />
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I hope you enjoy it, too.<br />
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Wishing sweet dreams for you and all those you treasure,<br />
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Seymour.Seymourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184478557661827903noreply@blogger.com0