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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	# 113 Patte Kronlund, speaking of love and loss.	25 May 2025	01:51:19
Send us a text This episode is a particularly tender one. I had the privilege of speaking with Patte Kronlund whose husband, Butch, recently passed away after a long and difficult battle with cancer. Patte and I have an open, heartfelt conversation—one marked by courage, honesty, and that shows Patte's extraordinary personal strength. She speaks about grief, love, and the quiet acts of devotion that carry us through our darkest times. Her willingness to share such intimate reflections is something I deeply respect, and I think you will, too. There’s of course also much more we could have talked about Patte than what we were able to cover here. For one Patte has been a vital part of our Big Sur community through her work with CABS, and although we touched on that in our conversation, I chose to focus this episode on her personal story. I hope we’ll return to her community work in a future episode. For now, we're simply grateful to Patte—for her openness, for her strength, and for reminding us that even in loss, there can be great beauty and connection. Here's a link to the podcast with Butch. Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 112 Atomic Dreams: The New Nuclear Evangelists and the Fight for the Future of Energy	14 May 2025	01:20:10
Send us a text If Diablo Canyon stays open, does it open the door for a broader reevaluation of nuclear’s role in the U.S. — or is it a one-off anomaly in a blue state’s climate panic? Talking with Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow author of "Atomic Dreams: The New Nuclear Evangelists and the Fight for the Future of Energy." What role should nuclear power play in our energy future? Rebecca explores the unlikely resurgence of nuclear power as a climate solution — not through the lens of old Cold War anxieties, but through a new generation of thinkers, engineers, and environmentalists who see splitting the atom as a bridge to a carbon-free future. And here in California, that question hits home. Diablo Canyon — the state’s last operating nuclear plant — was on its way out. Now, it’s looking like it's on its way back in. What changed? And what does that tell us about the shifting cultural and political ground beneath our feet? Stay with us as we explore the strange, complicated afterlife of nuclear power — from protests and policy to power grids and hope. Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 111 RELAY FOR RACHAEL. A conversation with photographer, neighbor and dear friend Rachael Short.	24 Apr 2025	01:02:19
Send us a text Ever since she picked up her father’s camera at age twelve, Rachael Short has been captivated by the art of photography. Listen to our conversation to learn more from and about Rachael's remarkable story. LINKS: Relay for Rachael Gallery Exposed Rachael Short Photography >>>>>>>>>>> SUMMARIES: Rachael's Nature-Inspired Photography Journey Rachael and Magnus reminisced about their past interactions and shared experiences. Rachael, who grew up in Carmel Valley, expressed her gratitude for her upbringing, which included spending time in nature and observing the environment. She credited this upbringing for influencing her photography and creativity. Magnus and Rachael discussed how Rachael's experiences, such as horseback riding and long drives through nature, shaped her perspective and artistic vision. Rachael's Photography Journey and Technical Skills Rachael discusses her early experiences with photography, starting in high school and continuing through her education at Brooks Institute. She was drawn to black and white photography and the darkroom process, which she began learning as a sophomore. Rachael explains that she didn't fully appreciate the significance of famous photographers from her area, like Ansel Adams and Edward Weston, until later in her studies. She describes her time at Brooks Institute, where she experienced the transition from film to digital photography, and highlights the technical skills she gained there, particularly in lighting and the zone system. Rachael also mentions her focus on fine art photography and portraiture, which led to her work in wedding photography as a means to fund her artistic pursuits. Neurological Trauma Experiences Compared Rachael and Magnus discussed their experiences with neurological traumas. Rachael shared her vivid memories of a 15-year-old accident that left her paraplegic, while Magnus described his wife's recent stroke. They compared their experiences, noting similarities and differences. Magnus asked Rachael about her memories of the accident and how she has coped with the trauma over the years. Rachael confirmed that she still remembers painful aspects of the accident and has no memory of the first few days in the hospital. Quadriplegia and Community Support Rachael discussed her quadriplegia, emphasizing the difference between paraplegia and quadriplegia. She acknowledged the fragility of life and the ongoing challenges of finding the right care to manage her condition. Rachael also expressed gratitude for the community support she receives, particularly through the annual run organized by a core group of friends. Despite the difficulties, she remains hopeful and appreciative of the love and support she receives. Rachael's Photography and New Project In the meeting, Rachael discussed her photography work, including a series of images taken at her grandparents' property after it was sold. She explaine Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 110 Butch Kronlund (Jan. 7, 1955 - Feb. 1, 2025) from 'Under the Persimmon Tree' September 29, 2019.	18 Apr 2025	01:27:43
Send us a text In memory of Butch Kronlund, this episode is a replay of a live interview recorded as part of the Under the Persimmon Tree series at the Henry Miller Library. In this conversation, Butch reflects on his early life and upbringing, meeting his beloved wife Patte, and his arrival in Big Sur—where he would go on to lay the foundations of the Post Ranch Inn, collaborate with architect Mickey Muennig on several iconic homes, help build the new Big Sur Health Center, and oversee the rebuilding of the baths at Esalen. We also hear about his more recent efforts to raise and distribute critical funds for community members affected by fires and floods—a testament to his enduring care for the coast and its people. Thanks for listening, and for remembering Butch with us. There will be a celebration of Butch's life in June. Announcement will be forthcoming. Thank you for listening! Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 109 Rode in on a Hell's Angel Harley: Mary Lu Spigarelli Toren of Big Sur.	14 Apr 2025	01:49:13
Send us a text Mary Lu had a stroke* on October 18, 2024. In this episode she speaks of the moment it happened and a bit about the past five months of slow and steady recovery. The episode is followed by a conversation from 2015 where Mary Lu tells of how she got to Big Sur "on the saddle of a Hell's Angel Harley" and what happens after that... >>>>>>>>> * some deatil about the stroke and treatment: Mary Lu had a serious stroke on the right side of her brain. The stroke was caused by a blockage in a major artery (the right internal carotid artery) due to a condition called ICAD (intracranial atherosclerotic disease — meaning hardening and narrowing of arteries inside the brain). At the time of her stroke, shortly after arriving at CHOMP, she was given clot-busting medication (TNK) and also, after flying up to Stanford, underwent a procedure (EVT) where doctors tried to physically remove the blockage. They used a balloon to open up the artery and made three attempts to retrieve the clot, eventually getting partial blood flow back (about 50-70%, known as TICI 2b reperfusion). Unfortunately, there was some bleeding afterward in the area of the brain where she had the stroke, including bleeding into the fluid spaces of the brain (IVH = intraventricular hemorrhage). An MRI before the procedure showed: A major stroke deep in the right side of the brain (basal ganglia area). Some smaller strokes in nearby brain areas (insular and temporal lobes). A small brain bleed in the right frontal area. Ongoing blockage in the main artery supplying the right side of the brain. Cause of Stroke: The stroke likely happened because pieces of plaque from the narrowed artery in her neck broke off and traveled into her brain (called "artery-to-artery embolism"). Post-Stroke Symptoms and Recommendations: Mary Lu is dealing with some ongoing issues, including: Sleep problems Pain on the left side of her body (the stroke affected the right side of her brain, which controls the left side of the body) Some vision issues Recommendations: Drink less water before bedtime to help with sleep. Talk to her primary doctor, Danielle Glazer, about adjusting sleep or nerve pain medications (like Lyrica or Trazodone). Increase movement as much as possible (to help both pain and sleep), and continue physical and occupational therapy. She's been referred to a rehabilitation specialist (PM&R doctor) to help with recovery, and to an eye doctor for her vision problems. Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 108 Clovis Harrod. A replay of this episode from February 2023.	03 Apr 2025	01:53:02
Send us a text I just found out that Clovis left us a short time ago. Here in this chat she is sharing some of her stories. There are so many, many people that will miss her and treasure the memory of her. Thank you Clovis. A true 'Big Sur Woman!' SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS Some of the folks mentioned in this episode: Doug Madsen Lolly Fassett Tevye Morgenrath Helen Morgenrath Tara Morgenrath Helen Handshy Kim Novak Richard Burton Helen Weston Elizabeth Taylor Gorge Choley Don Case John Steinbeck Wing Chong Jack Curtis Kenny Loggins Grady Cook Anthony Quinn etc... Livermoore Ledge Peter Melchior Rolfing Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 107 Wilderness, Health, Fire, Art, Music, Learning, Food and History : Big Sur Non Profits!	27 Dec 2024	01:35:57
Send us a text This years Monterey County Gives Campaign are heading for its final crescendo! Please join us and make it the best so far. We speak to seven of the Big Sur Non Profits who are participating in this years campaign. Click on 'chapters' above for a direct link to each organization. HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL NON PROFITS! Big Sur Fire Big Sur Health Center Keep Big Sur Wild Community Association of Big Sur Big Sur Park School Emile Norman Arts Foundation Ventana Wilderness Alliance The Henry Miller Library Other Big Sur nonprofits: The Big Sur Grange Big Sur Food and Wine Mid Coast Fire Brigade (with Gives) Ventana Wildlife Society (with Gives) The Big Share Big Sur River Run Range of the Condor (with Gives) Big Sur Historical Society Big Sur Marathon Big Sur Softball Esselen Tribe of Monterey County and more... Previous podcast episodes with some of the guests above: Marcus Foster, Keep Big Sur Wild Heather, Heather and Kim of Emile Norman Arts Foundation Butch Kronlund of CABS Matt Harris of FIRE Sharen Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 106 Humpbacks, Tide pools, Ed Ricketts, Jan Straley and Wave Shocks!	09 Oct 2024	00:51:56
Send us a text A wonderful conversation with Jan Straley about Humpbacks, Tide pools, Ed Ricketts, Wave Shocks, her book Ed Ricketts, from Cannery Row to Sitka, Alaska and what it all means! The book: Ed Ricketts, from Cannery Row to Sitka, Alaska is available at the Henry Miller Library. Quick links: John Straley Ed Ricketts John Steinbeck Joseph Campbell Doc Ricketts Lab Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 105 An update from Dan Weiss from his home in Bet Shemesh, Israel.	30 Sep 2024	01:07:35
Send us a text On October 7, 2023 Dan woke up to a regular Sabbath in his hometown, Bet Shemesh. It turned out to be something very different than a 'regular' Sabbath! In podcast episode # 76 my good friend Dan Weiss talks about the war in Israel. Dan and I met in Big Sur 30 (or so) years ago. We have stayed in touch ever since. I am proud of my friendship with Dan. This episode is published close to the anniversary of the massacre on Nov 7th, 2024. Today is also close to Rosh Hashanah (October 3-4), a holiday commemorating the “Head of the Year,” marking the beginning of the Jewish calendar. Dan and I speak of some places where we get thoughtful analysis and news: Times of Israel For Heaven's Sake Call Me Back Dexter Filkins on the Honestly Podcast Mordechai Kedar The Daily Briefing Thank you for listening! Leonard Cohen Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 104 The 'lost' interview with John Carlin: FOUND!	23 Sep 2024	01:07:50
Send us a text Remarkable that we found this file just at this time! In it John tells us about his Big Sur life and, towards the end, he speaks of his pilot for a beautiful movie he was dreaming of making with the sign language as the main protagonist... This also just in time for our memorial service/gathering on Wednesday, September 25. Please let us know you are coming here! Check out the previous episode with John. Folks mentioned by John are, among others: David Lindley Kay Short Chicken Richard Margaret Owings Leon Panetta (the CIA spy!) Mike Mahoney Jeff Norman Rosalia Ramon Mel Kelm The story of Neil Young... Chris Robinson Rick Rosas Carl Hartman...and many others... Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 103 God, Jack Kerouac and Steve Edington.	17 Aug 2024	00:57:42
Send us a text Stephen D. Edington, a Unitarian Universalist minister, discusses his personal journey and the influence of Jack Kerouac on his spiritual beliefs. Good links: Register for the event on August 30 at the Henry Miller Library Lowell Celebrates Kerouac Unitarian Universalist Faith Books by Steve Edington Summary Stephen D Edington, a Unitarian Universalist minister, discusses his personal journey and the influence of Jack Kerouac on his spiritual beliefs. He shares how he transitioned from a conservative Baptist upbringing to a more liberal interpretation of Christianity and eventually found his place in the Unitarian Universalist faith. Steve explains his belief in a higher power and the importance of self-discovery in his spiritual journey. He also discusses his involvement in the Lowell Celebrates Kerouac festival and the continued interest in Kerouac's writings among different generations. Jack Kerouac was a complex figure who embodied multiple identities and roles. He was seen as an intellectual, spiritual, romantic, and cultural icon. While he was not overtly political, he had revolutionary and messianic qualities. Kerouac was both an intellectual and an athlete, excelling in academics and sports. His driving force was his duty to write, which he considered his purpose on Earth. He sought recognition as a major American writer and inspired others to pursue their own creative journeys. Kerouac's life ended tragically, but his writing continues to inspire and resonate with readers. Sound Bites! "I was raised in a pretty conservative Baptist church in southern West Virginia." "I believe there is some reality or some power that is greater than myself." "I've always felt like I've been on some kind of a journey of discovery throughout my life." "He's an intellectual, he is spiritual, he is romantic." "He might have blanched a little bit at political." "He was both intellectual and athlete." Below is the Kerouac presentation/sermon Steve Edington will be presenting at the Palo Alto Unitarian Universalist Church on the 25th of August. Why Jack Kerouac Matters In 1988 I came to Nashua, New Hampshire to begin what turned out to be a 24 year ministry with the Unitarian Universalist Church there. One of my colleagues in our district ministers’ chapter was your minister, Amy Morgenstern, who was serving a congregation in Vermont. She eventually made her way westward here to Palo Alto, and I stayed in New England. We’ve kept up our friendship over the years. One of our points of connection was and is our affinity for some of the Beat Generation writers; and, for me, Jack Kerouac in particular. I don’t think Amy became the “Kero—wacko” that I have become Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 102 We Choose to Reduce Wildfire Danger, Not Because It Is Natural But Because It Is Good	04 Aug 2024	01:20:54
Send us a text Speaking with Patrick Brown of the Breakthrough Institute about wildfire mitigation, fuel reduction, science and its malcontents, and much more. LINKS: Forget Adapting to Climate Change, We Must First Adapt to the Climate We Have The Social Feedback Loops That Constrain Climate Science When Science Journals Become Activists Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center, San Jose Univ. Forget Adapting to Climate Change An Ecomodernist Manifesto Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 101 The Natural History of Big Sur. A conversation with author Don Usner.	26 Jul 2024	01:31:24
Send us a text Good links: Don Usner's website Big Creek Reserve Ken Norris In The Rough Land To The South If you don't have a copy of The Natural History of Big Sur please stop in at the Henry Miller Library we try to always keep it in stock! Some of the people mentioned: Linus Pauling Lucille Packard The Harlan Family Alisa Fineman Sam, Frank and Walter Trotter Steve Harper et. al. Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 100 The Hermits of Big Sur. A conversation with author Paula Huston	18 Jul 2024	01:42:26
Send us a text A history and insight into the life of a monk and the history of the New Camaldoli Hermitage courtesy author, gardener and mother of four, Paula Huston. LINKS The Hermits of Big Sur Website The Books by Paula Huston Music of Silence: A Sacred Journey through the Hours of the Day Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 99 Sharen Carey: 40 years of providing healthcare in Big Sur!	02 Jul 2024	01:19:46
Send us a text In 1984 Sharen came to Big Sur and since then she has been proving Big Sur with excellent healthcare. It was an honor for me to speak with her. Please email with any questions, suggestions etc. Thanks for listening! BIG SUR HEALTH CENTER Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 98 On the Warpath: My Battles With Indians, Pretendians, and Woke Warriors	10 Jun 2024	01:10:27
Send us a text New Title by Elizabeth Weiss: On the Warpath: My Battles With Indians, Pretendians, and Woke Warriors. Previous podcast episode with Elizabeth Weiss Elizabeth at the Heterodox Academy Recent article in the NY Post Magnus reached out to the faculty at Anthropology Dept. and received no response or a response saying "I decline" with a referral to the "University Media Dept." who said "the university is unable to comment at this time." Read: Indigenous Activists Are Targeting My Research. My Own University Is Helping Them Read: https://www.nas.org/academic-questions/36/4/stanford-academic-freedom-conference Read: https://historyreclaimed.co.uk/repatriation-of-artefacts-a-recipe-for-disaster/ Read: There’s no such thing as a nonbinary skeleton Watch: Combatting Cancel Culture Watch: https://historyreclaimed.co.uk/webinar-indigenous-slavery-in-america-and-america/ Read: Anthropology prof loses Twitter account after woke pushback >>>>>>>>>>>> Here are links to some papers of interest in the context: Homeschooling: A Tool Against Indoctrination, by Elizabeth Weiss Statement on Human Remains Open Letter to University Press of Florida An Open Letter to the SAA President, Board of Directors and Executive Director Review of Jennifer Raff's, A Genetic History of the Americas Elizabeth Weiss' Response regarding a photo with a skull Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 97 Breakfast at Deetjen's with Shelley Newell	01 Jun 2024	02:02:19
Send us a text Breakfast at Deetjen's with Shelley Newell (episode is unexpurgated and approved by the authority) I so thoroughly enjoyed this episode! Her ability to recall so many characters and stories through the years in such vivid detail was incredible. I loved hearing all of the background sounds over breakfast at Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn! / Stephanie Ann Riggs Places etc.: Mennonites Darwin The Big Share Sorta Gorda Nepenthe River Inn The Thought Dial by Sydney Omarr Sandy Ingerman 'Medicine for The Earth The Way of The Shaman by Michael Harner The Stone House Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 96 Iguana John speaks about his early life.	24 May 2024	00:33:20
Send us a text We lost Iguana John Thursday morning, May 23. He died from heart failure at the Community Hospital. John was born John Carlin in January of 1956. Many of us here in Big Sur have been touched by John. He did indeed have an Iguana on his shoulder for many years. Both his parents were deaf so John signed fluent ALS (American sign language). He lived for many years at Kay Shorts house in Coastlands, he also lived on Pfeiffer Ridge and for the past several years he was the caretaker at the Henry Miller Library. Seeing him sign with deaf guests at the library is unforgettable. He came to life with the love of 'speaking' in the way he knew so well. We love John and we miss him. John leaves behind his sister Sheryl Pierce, his brother Paul Carlin, and his niece Nicole Burnett. At the time of writing this there's no plan yet for a memorial gathering. If and when that happens it will be announced on Big Sur local social media sites. The audio you hear is John and Magnus driving to the hospital at a previous occasion. /Magnus PS. John lived in his van for the past 12 years or so. He was a war veteran, a short stint in Vietnam. He had little Buddha’s and prayer flags placed inside his van in several places. He thought of a spiritual realm through the teachings of the Buddha. Portrait of John by Dan Bern Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 95 Dave Nelson: Father, Husband, Naturalist & Big Sur Neighbor...	15 May 2024	01:25:30
Send us a text Some of the people and places we touch on: Jeff Norman Peter Cummings Gary Breschini Trudy Haversat Terry Jones Alfred Kroeber J.P. Harrington The Rat Creek Fire Fort Hunter Liggett Butterflies in Big Sur Big Sur Watersheds Fair Watershed as an idea/concept CB-handles: The Green Pea The Hook Red Tail Sticky Wicket Big Sur thirty years from now THANK YOU DAVE! Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 94 The California Skywatcher: A conversation with author William Selby	03 May 2024	01:42:07
Send us a text Where to find the best weather forecast and why it is always right. What about the Big Sur weather? Will we survive the upcoming weather? Plus many more questions answered by: Author and Earth Scientist William Selby! www.rediscoveringthegoldenstate.com >>>>>>>>>> National Weather Service Bjorn Lomborg Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 93 My Father Shot a Tiger: Talking about Nagaland with Easterine Kire	22 Apr 2024	01:24:02
Send us a text Easterine Kire Nagaland Sky is My Father by Easterine Kire Naga Voices from the War, a presentation by Easterine Kire __________ Early impressions of Nagaland / short video Talking to you from a rooftop in Viswema / short video __________ Languages disappearing __________ Writers we mention: Chinua Achebe, Nigeria Ngugi wa Thiongo, Nigeria Amos Tutuola, Nigeria (YORUBA) Hugh MacLennan, Canada Sigrid Undset, Norway Karin Fossum, Norway _____________ Thank you Easterine! Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 92 How did it begin...did I meet "Headhunters?" Why, and how, did I travel up into these hills.	11 Apr 2024	00:52:26
Send us a text An unusual episode recorded in Dibrugarh, Shiyong and Mokokchung. Town and villages in NE India. Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 91 Listening to Whales breathe! A conversation with Kerri Frangioso, a scientist who does most of her research in the wild of Big Sur.	25 Mar 2024	02:05:40
Send us a text Kerri Frangioso / Rizzo Lab. Kerri Frangioso / UC Davis Plant Pathology / Davis Sudden Oak Death Task Force >>>>>>> The Jade Festival Big Creek Reserve White Stag >>>>>>> Sudden Oak Blitz, April 29th Essalen Tribe Soberanes Fire Telephone Landline Satellite the ‘Hoist’ 280 plots! Prudoe Bay Costa Rica Food supplies Fire prevention Gardening Water and gravity Pampas Invasive Species LUP Madrones excude sap and its yummy! Peacocks! Santa Lucia Fir Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 90 Israel and Gaza. Perspectives on the war in Gaza from Sweden.	17 Mar 2024	01:18:36
Send us a text I have Magnus Norell and Ricki Neuman, both from Sweden, with me for this episode. We are talking about what is going on in Israel and Gaza. Magnus Norell Ricki Neuman >>>>>>> I mention: Raja Shehadeh. Yossi Klein Halevi (We carry titles by both Shehadeh and Halevi at the Library) Sderot Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 89 SMOKESCREEN \| Debunking Wildfire Myths to Save Our Forests and Our Climate	10 Mar 2024	01:07:23
Send us a text A conversation with the author Chad Hanson, PhD The short musical intro is: CANYON live at Nepenthe’s Halloween Bal Masqué 2002. Important links for further information: The John Muir Project Big Sur Fire Fire Adapted Big Sur Fire in Paradise, PBS, Frontline Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 88 California (& Big Sur) Snakes & How To Find Them	23 Feb 2024	01:05:08
Send us a text To Mom & Pop, who brought me up to believe I could become anything. I don’t think they meant a snake biologist. But here we are... / E. Taylor >>>>>>> A conversation with Dr Emily Taylor about snakes and her upcoming book: California Snakes & How To Find Them. >>>>>>> Professor of Biological Sciences Interim Associate Dean, Bailey College of Science and Mathematics Director, Physiological Ecology of Reptiles Laboratory www.EmilyTaylorScience.com How to be a Herpetologist Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 87 Sam Goldeen. From the Ukraine, via the Panama land crossing, to Big Sur!	20 Feb 2024	01:05:17
Send us a text Sam Goldeen lived for many years on Partington Ridge in Big Sur. He loved it here and "A Big Sur Podcast" is proud of having his voice be part of what we have to share! Sam's obituary in the Pine Cone. Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 86 Jaime DeAngulo: The Old Coyote of Big Sur	30 Jan 2024	00:51:24
Send us a text A conversation with Andrew Schelling and Mary Kerr. Please make a Reservation for the event on February 24 LINKS: The recorded Indian Tales from KPFA Jaime DeAngulo Franz Boas Alfred Kroeber Carl Jung Mabel Dodge Luhan Yanko Varda Edward Sapir Music clip: KÁRUK "LUCK SONG" - Brian Tripp, Káruk Artist Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 85 FUEL FOR THOUGHT! Is removing vegetation keeping us safe from fire? A conversation with Richard Halsey.	24 Jan 2024	00:54:01
Send us a text Richard Halsey is the director of the California Chaparral Institute and an activist concerned about the way that we approach fire safety. We have a conversation that may raise some questions (and eyebrows) about how we protect our homes from fire. About the Lawsuit against CalFire >>>>>>> Alternative? Monterey Fire Safe Council. Catastrophic Wildfire Report >>>>>>> Big Sur Land Use Plan >>>>>>> 'Laws that interfere with preparing for wildfires.' Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 84 Butterflies of Big Sur and Monterey County.	21 Jan 2024	01:12:00
Send us a text A conversation with Jan Austin and Chris Tenney authors and photographers of the recently published BUTTERFLIES of Monterey County. montereybutterflies.online The Book >>>>>>>>>>> North American Butterfly Association >>>>>>>>>>> Episode photo by Jan Austin Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 83 A conversation with Corinne & John Handy of Treebones!	11 Jan 2024	01:06:52
Send us a text Treebones Resort Pacific Yurts Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles >>>>> Thank you John and Corinne! Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 82 Wishing everyone a boring 2024!	03 Jan 2024	00:14:10
Send us a text Thanks to Martin Gurri and Discourse Magazine for allowing me to share Mr Gurri's article. Here's a link to the published version on Discourse website. Listen to episode 55 with Martin Gurri Visit: Martin Gurri Discourse Magazine Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 81 Big Sur's ongoing efforts to protect the landscape : A Conversation with David Smiley	03 Dec 2023	00:47:03
Send us a text Magnus sits down (as a follow-up to the recent episode with Marcus Foster) with David Smiley, a Big Sur local with many years of experience serving on the LUAC (the Big Sur land use advisory committee). Brief cameo appearance from David's bunk buddy Mary Ann Vasconcellos! >>>>> Episode 80 with Marcus Foster Keep Big Sur Wild Big Sur Multi Agency Council Big Sur Land Use Plan Update (draft) Big Sur Land Use Advisory Committee (LUAC) It is with gratitude and sadness we remember Mary Trotter who passed on September 7. In this issue of the Carmel Pine Cone you can read about Mary. ........... SUPPORT THE LIBRARY AND PODCAST AT MONTEREY COUNTY GIVES! ............. Our discussion takes a deeper look at the enforcement of the Big Sur land use plan. The roles of the Monterey County, the Coastal Commission, and local groups in these preservation efforts. We touch upon the significance of political engagement, the noticeable absence of a dedicated defender for the plan, and the rise of the group Keep Big Sur Wild. We conclude our episode with a brief chat about memorable experiences and cultural events in Big Sur. From the BiGSuRCuS event to the Poetry in Motion event. It's not just about the land; it's about the spirit of Big Sur which is celebrated through events like these. Join us as we celebrate the unique beauty of Big Sur, the community's efforts to protect it, and our hopes for its future preservation. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in land use, preservation, and the extraordinary character of Big Sur. Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 80 Is Big Sur being overused? A conversation with Marcus Foster of Keep Big Sur Wild.	01 Dec 2023	01:27:30
Send us a text A journey into the heart of Big Sur by way of a conversation with Marcus Foster, a Big Sur local and advocate/activist. Please join us. We talk of the Big Sur Land Use Plan (LUP) and discuss its critical role in upholding Big Sur's unique promise. Marcus tells of his personal transformation from a passive observer to a proactive guardian of the land, reveals how the increasing visitation, powered by social media promotion, presents an increased set of challenges. LINKS: Keep Big Sur Wild Big Sur Multi Agency Council Big Sur Land Use Plan Update (draft) ........... SUPPORT THE LIBRARY AND PODCAST AT MONTEREY COUNTY GIVES! ............. We discuss the early residents' sacrifices and the contemporary stakeholders' battle to keep Big Sur wild for future generations. We explore the friction between business growth and conservation, we also touch upon controversial topics such as light pollution from resorts and from new residential development. Marcus stress the significance of raising awareness among tourists and potential property buyers about the regulations that are in place. This episode is a call to arms - to recognize, respect, and protect the unique, breathtaking beauty of Big Sur. Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 79 Quiet Days in Clichy - Jours Tranquilles a Clichy - A beautiful new French edition. With Charles Ficat and Michael Paduano in Paris.	20 Nov 2023	01:04:36
Send us a text Charles Ficat of Editions Bartillat in Paris and Michael Paduano, PhD student at Université de Lorraine, in a conversation with Magnus about the brand new French edition of Quiet Days in Clichy! w/ Special guest Al Rose! We mention: Michael Paduano's first appearance. Michael Paduano's second appearance! Brassaî Walter Benjamin Pier Paolo Pasolini Gertrude Stein Bob Dylan George Hoffman - Agent Quiet Days in Clichy Danish Film (Soundtrack by Country Joe!) Quiet Days in Clichy French/English Film Quiet Days in Clichy American HBO Film Al Rose! ........... SUPPORT THE LIBRARY AND A BIG SUR PODCAST AT MONTEREY COUNTY GIVES! Thank you! Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 78 The Burden of Joy. A conversation with author Lexi Kent-Monning. "We were stranded on opposite sides of the crashed Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge!"	17 Nov 2023	01:47:32
Send us a text The Burden of Joy by 'our own' Lexi Kent-Monning. A wonderful conversation about writing, life, relationships and The Burden of Joy! We are sitting by the creek back in the Redwood canyon. Please join us! >>>>>>>> Lexi's main site online LA Review of Books Please email us with your thoughts! >>>>>>>> “Never before has the wreckage of a failed marriage been more brutally and bloodily documented. The candidness with which Lexi writes about this terrible time in her life is a thing of dark beauty. The Burden of Joy is truly an incredibly brave piece of work.” — Ben Gibbard, Death Cab for Cutie/The Postal Service ........... PLEASE: SUPPORT THE LIBRARY AND "A BIG SUR PODCAST" AT MONTEREY COUNTY GIVES! Thank you! Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 77 Paul Kephart: Ecologist and naturalist with a deep history, love and knowledge of the Big Sur coast.	08 Nov 2023	01:16:14
Send us a text As Principal Ecologist and Designer at RANA, Paul is sought after as a pioneer and innovator of living architectural systems, a thought-leader in ecological design, and a dedicated horticulturalist. He has consulted on many groundbreaking and iconic projects, including large-scale living roofs and living walls, site master plans, and cumulative restoration of many thousands of acres of grassland, wetland and coastal landscapes in the Western U.S. ALSO THE FOUNDER OF NUTJOBS! Paul has a deep history and love affair with the Big Sur landscape - listen to this episode and you'll find out. He did a classic 60's drop-out trip and landed in paradise! LINKS: RANA: The cohabitat company Short bio of Paul Kephart https://nutjobs.com/ Some of the folks mentioned:Vern Yadon Also Lepold David Packard Vern Yadon Judith Goodman Big Sur Historical Society Connie McCoy The Harlan family Linus Pauling Larry Ford Don Usner Jeff Norman and more...(-: Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 76 My friend Dan Weiss reports from the war in Israel. Please listen.	30 Oct 2023	01:12:20
Send us a text On October 7 Dan woke up to a regular Sabbath in his hometown, Bet Shemesh. It turned out to be something very different than a 'regular' Sabbath! My good friend Dan Weiss talks about the current war in Israel. Dan and I met in Big Sur 30 (or so) years ago. We have stayed in touch ever since. I am proud of my friendship with him. Dan is married with four children and the past several weeks have been very difficult for him and his family and people. I hope you will listen. I think it is important to consider what Dan has to say. /Magnus SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 75 Nocturnalia: Nature in the Western Night w/ José Gabriel Martínez-Fonseca and Charles Hood	04 Oct 2023	01:08:29
Send us a text A conversation between Magnus and authors and photographers Charles Wood and José Gabriel Martínez-Fonseca about their book "Nocturnalia: Nature in the Western Night." Some good links for more: Charles Hood: Wild Sonoma A Salad Only the Devil Would Eat José Gabriel Martínez-Fonseca: Sea Turtles to Sidewinders Photography by José Heyday Books Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 74 California Against the Sea: Visions for Our Vanishing Coastline. Magnus is talking with author Rosanna Xia.	16 Sep 2023	01:14:35
Send us a text Heyday presents California Against the Sea Rosanna Xia’s California Against the Sea with Steve Lopez Rosanna's LA Times page Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 73 State Senator John Laird: Once you left Carmel Highlands and went south you were in the Wild West!	14 Sep 2023	00:47:38
Send us a text State Senator John Laird in a conversation with Magnus. >>>>>>> John Laird's website Invite to the River Inn on September 22 Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 72 Feathered Canyons: Big Sur circa 1964! Author Jeanette Hanby at Nepenthe with Bill Hargis, Eric Barker, Gold mining, watching lions! A typical Big Sur story!	06 Sep 2023	01:14:32
Send us a text Jeannette Hanby grew up in a paved-over Southern California “wanting to know how to stop humans from ruining the planet.” After a high school teacher exposed her to philosophy, Jeannette majored in physiological psychology at UC Berkeley before working with abandoned and abused children in Los Angeles County. Emotionally exhausted, she found refuge in Big Sur. (Sound familiar!) Her new book, "Feathered Canyons," illustrated by her partner David Bygott, reflects on her pivotal time in Big Sur in the early 60s as well as her stint with a gold-mining crew on the Feather River in the High Sierras. After you have listened to this podcast there's a good chance you'll want know more! Fear not : WELCOME TO THE LIBRARY ON OCTOBER 8 where you'll meet Jeanette and David for a presentation and booksigning. WATCH A VIDEO ABOUT FEATHERED CANYONS: CLICK HERE! IMPORTANT LINKS: EVENT AT THE LIBRARY ON OCTOBER 8 David and Jeanette on the web Books by David and Jeanette My Nepenthe by Romney Steele Podcast with Pico Iyer Podcast with Obi Kaufmann ______ Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 71 A conversation at a small café in rural North Carolina	31 Aug 2023	00:28:32
Send us a text A conversation at a café in a small town in rural North Carolina. Episode photo is of Mio, a new family member! >>>>>>>> Zachary Beare Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 70 Big Sur Women with Rachel Anne Goodman	17 Aug 2023	00:56:22
Send us a text Speaking with Rachel Anne Goodman about her late Mother Judith Goodman. We touch on Judith's background, her work in Big Sur, friendships and passion for the landscape and culture of Big Sur. We also speak of our plan to publish parts of the book "Big Sur Women" in audio format. Please stay tuned! Links below will get you to more on some of what we speak of. Special Thanks...to Rachel Anne Goodman! Big Sur Historical Society Rachel Anne Goodman Music / Soundcloud Rachel Anne Goodman Music / Bandcamp The Big Sur Round-Up Interviews with Judith Goodman Judith Goodman Obit Jeff Norman Obit Morehouse (the Purple People) Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 69 The Manhattan Project, Porter, Jackson, Miller & Oppenheimer	07 Aug 2023	00:30:11
Send us a text On the anniversary (or close to) the dropping of the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima this episode takes a look at the small book "These 50 Years Gone" by Bern Porter a close friend of Henry Miller's. Published by Roger Jackson the book includes quotes by Miller. Special thanks to Roger Jackson for giving us permission to quote and read from his publication "These Fifty Years Gone." Thanks for listening! LINKS: Bern Porter New Camaldoli Hermitage Togzhan Kassenova: The Atomic Steppe Jeffrey Lewis: Nonproliferation, Nuclear arms, Biological warfare... Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 68 Kate Daniels, candidate for the 5th district Supervisor seat. The future of Big Sur is in the balance😊!	12 Jul 2023	01:24:56
Send us a text Kate is in full swing campaigning for the 5th District Supervisor seat. We talk about the job of public service, some of Kate's ambitions, I get a civic lesson, it is a good conversation. Visit Kate's website HERE. Here are links to some of the folks we mention in this episode: Shelley Alden Brooks Karin Strasser Kaufmann Mary Adams Leon Panetta Jimmy Panetta John Laird (episode photo shows Mary Adams (right) and Kate Daniels (left) © County Weekly Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 67 The Darkness Manifesto by Johan Eklöf	04 Jul 2023	01:16:10
Send us a text A conversation with Johan Eklöf, author of The Darkness Manifesto. When I first came to Big Sur I used to drive my motorcycle between Bixby Canyon and Ventana Inn. I drove several days, and some nights, each week. When going north from Ventana at night the part of the ride from River Inn to Bixby was in almost total darkness (especially during new moon), only the lighthouse swung its steady beam out over the sea at its precise intervals. I often used to stop at Little Sur, turn off all my motorcycle lights and wait for the requisite twenty minutes for my eyes to get acclimated to the dark. The reward soon came in the form of a night sky that rivals anything I have ever seen, be it in northern Sweden or out in the middle of the South Atlantic ocean! The Milky Way! Like a huge, indeed milky, cloud in the sky dotted with thousands of stars and galaxies. What an amazing place this is, I remember thinking! The agreement we have in Big Sur to keep our lights down at night, to at night turn off any light that isn’t absolutely necessary, to not have illuminated driveways and parking spaces, is one of the many wonderful things about our community. The recognition that we live in a place that begs us to together protect and safeguard the wild, rustic and, at night, dark place we are so grateful to call home. There are however many, and more important, reasons than our personal romance with the night sky to protect the night. For example, I recently found out that the Yucca lives in symbiosis with a Moth, the Yucca Moth (!), and that, no surprise, the Moths are very sensitive to light. In fact if you have a constant light on at night there are hundreds of insects, many of them pollinators, that might get killed each night as they fly into and around the light. If you study flora and fauna in urban areas you will find certain species to be very rare, if not totally gone, due to ubiquitous lighting that kills off the important night pollinators. Fruit growers are aware of this. Part of Eklöf’s Darkness Manifesto reads: Become aware of the darkness \| Protect the darkness \| Preserve the darkness in your surroundings \| Follow your inner rhythm \| Discover nocturnal life \| Seek out darkness \| Learn more about the darkness and its importance for the survival of animals and plants \| Talk about darkness with the people around you \| Influence your environment and be a role model in the fight against light pollution.¨' Carpe noctem! Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 65 A conversation with Weston Call's Mother on the occasion of his Birthday and the five year anniversary of his passing..	13 Jun 2023	01:05:14
Send us a text Weston Call passed away August 12, 2018. His birthday is June 28. Many in Big Sur knew him. If you didn't know him here's a chance for you to get a glimpse into who he was. This is a conversation with Weston's Mom, Galen. We talk of many things. I am grateful, and I believe you will be too, for the openness and willingness with which Galen is talking about how she has been navigating her grief, healing and love. SHARE THIS EPISODE BIG SUR FUND in memory of Weston Call Helping Parents Heal Ode to Weston Call (Paddle Out) The Issue at Hand (a text very influential for Galen's reality check about suffering.) Weston Podcast w/ Magnus Thanks to Two Feather's Media for a short audio clip with Chelsea Belle Davey and Butch Kronlund. Thanks to KAZU for a short audio clip with Weston. Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 64 From Easter Island to Big Sur: Please welcome Sonia Haoa Cardinali!	05 Jun 2023	01:29:53
Send us a text A middle aged couple walks in to the Henry Miller Library sometime in 2019. They come down the path under the redwoods like so many others have done before them. This time however I wonder: Who is the woman accompanying them! She looks like she’s from the island. Turns out the woman is Sonia Haoa Cardinale from Easter Island/Rapa Nui. We had a wonderful afternoon! We are now connecting again via Zoom for this podcast. I am touched by much of what Sonia says. Please share this episode with anyone you think may enjoy it. >>>>>>>> Rapa Nui Sonia Haoa Cardinali Thor Heyerdahl Anakena Kon Tiki Mata Ki Te Rangi Link to some of Magnus' photos from 1983 >>>>>> Henry Miller refers to Easter Island many times when he dreams himself away from ‘civilization.' “If you elect to join the herd you are immune. To be accepted and appreciated you must nullify yourself, make yourself indistinguishable from the herd. You may dream, if you dream alike. But if you dream something different, you are not in America, of America American, but a Hottentot in Africa, or a Kalmuck, or a chimpanzee. The moment you have a "different" thought you cease to be an American. And the moment you become something different you find yourself in Alaska or Easter Island or Iceland.” ― Henry Miller, Tropic of Capricorn "Christ will never more come down to earth nor will there be any law- giver, nor will murder cease nor theft, nor rape, and yet... and yet one expects something, something terrifyingly marvellous and absurd, perhaps a cold lobster with mayonnaise served gratis, perhaps an invention, like the electric light, like television, only more devastating, more soul rending, an invention unthinkable that will bring a shattering calm and void, not the calm and void of death but of life such as the monks dreamed, such as is dreamed still in the Himalayas, in Tibet, in Lahore, in the Aleutian Islands, in Polynesia, in Easter Island, the dream of men before the flood, before the word was written, the dream of cave men and anthropophagists, of those with double sex and short tails, of those who are said to be crazy and have no way of defending themselves because they are outnumbered by those who are not crazy." ― Henry Miller, Tropic of Caprico Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram
	# 63 The Questions That Matter Most with Jane Smiley. Also featuring Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Anthony Trollope, Shakespeare and Alice Munro!	30 May 2023	01:16:54
Send us a text # 63 The Questions That Matter Most with Jane Smiley. We talk about writing, spelling and grammar and learning how to read. We mention Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Anthony Trollope, Shakespeare, Alice Munro and how to kill! WELCOME TO Jane Smiley at the Henry Miller Library, July 29. We will focus on her latest book: :"The Questions That Matter Most" LIST OF JANE SMILEY'S BOOKS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 magnus@henrymiller.org FaceBook Instagram

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