A Literary Cornucopia
Episodes
Episode 43: Thoughts at 33,000 Feet
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Essays are sometimes difficult to write. Topics may be elusive to the mind. I decided to write about human behavior in very general terms. This is jus...
Episode 42: An Original American Indian Tale - The Wise Old Woman and the Young Mother
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
They say as you grow older you become wiser. I'm not so sure about that. In this tale, an old woman instructs a young mother who is desperate fo...
Episode 41: On the " whodunnits?" or the Art of Mystery Writing
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I must admit that I admire mystery writers. Plotting a mystery takes into consideration so many details. I can just imagine the writer jotting down al...
Episode 40: Gertrude the Grandmother - A "Who 'dunnit'?" Mystery
24 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Grannies or "nanas" are lovely people. Right? But not all are alike. They have their quirks. Is Gertrude a typical grandmother? As a mother-in-law, do...
Episode 39: Claire the Nanny - A "Who 'dunnit'?" Mystery
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nannies are lovable people or that's what most people think. If they take care of children, they must be nice, right? But you never know. Besides, wha...
Episode 38: Nancy the Maid - A "Who 'dunnit'?"Mystery
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"The butler did it" is what we often hear in these mysteries. In this one we have no butler but we do have a maid. Could Nancy be a possible suspect? ...
Episode 37: Alex the Husband - A "Who 'dunnit'?" Mystery
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the listener has a suspect to consider: Alex the husband. What possible motive might he have to harm his wife Alice? In the epis...
Episode 36: Alice: The Wife and New Mom - A "Who 'Dunnit'?" Mystery
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Writing a mystery is no easy task. The writer has to keep in mind all the details while providing the reader or, in this case, the podcast listener so...
Episode 35: Recollection of a Ghost Story: Bram Stoker's "The Judges House"
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is it about tales of horror that draw us? Why are we attracted to 'things' that instill fear? I would say for some of us, it's like a thrill ride...
Episode 34: Reflections on Shelly's Frankenstein
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Shelly's Frankenstein has long been a fascinating topic for many industries, especially the film industry. Although it has never really been give...
Episode 33: The Secret of the Umbrella (narrative)
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We recall events later in life that make us wonder at our behavior. Why did we react the way we did? What if we had acted differently? If we had a sec...
Episode 32: Tuna Fish with Potato Chips (memoir)
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Narrative essays have always been my favorite mode of expression. The following is one I used as an example for my high school sophomore students a fe...
Episode 31: Haiku for Mother's Day
02 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mother's Day is somewhat stressful. Greeting cards should limit expressions to something short and to the point. I recommend a Haiku.
Episode 30: April a Month of Poetry
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I couldn't let the month of poetry go by without paying some sort of tribute to my English language learners. They worked hard on their original poems...
Episode 29: Jane Austen on Social Media (essay)
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We love to follow people we admire on social media. We burn with a desire to know what they think about worldly events and those who are at their cent...
Episode 28: April Showers with Flowers
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a little over a year since the coronovirus pandemic disrupted our lives. We look forward to a time when we can go back to a kind of normalcy...
Episode 27: Jumping into Spring
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When seasons change in the tropics the change might not be so noticeable but we know it's there. In the air we can feel it and after a year of "pandem...
Episode 26: Pain and Punishment
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anger often causes us to behave in ways we cannot understand. I can relate to Jeremy Finch when his anger drives him to do something that startles eve...
Episode 25: Listening to the Other Side
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are always two sides to every situation or problem. It takes a willing and keen mind to understand all of them. You're not judging what's right ...
Episode 24: Who is your favorite character in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird?
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Selecting a favorite character from this novel is not easy. There are many unique characters to choose from. The students from the 10th grade English ...
Episode 23: Nightmares
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some childhood memories surface from time to time. They leave an indelible mark on a human mind. Even though I was just a child at the time, the incid...
Episode 22: The Perfect Spot
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When tending to the garden I often ask myself: Do plants have feelings? Do they sense what is happening to them? I like to think that when I talk to t...
Episode 21: Twenty-twenty-One
02 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ringing in a New Year is always bitter-sweet. We think fondly of what we've been through during a year and look hopefully to a brand new start. This p...
Episode 20: The Stranger in the White Coat (narrative)
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How could a person be in two places at the same time? Is it possible? It could only be a supernatural event and beyond the scope of the human mind. Wh...
Episode 19: Tears, Chiffon, and a Green Bow
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some mothers can whip up a solution to correct an adolescent's small "disaster. " These events form part of the memory collection stored not only in o...
Episode 18: Gnome for the Holidays
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I love to garden and I love gnomes! So it's only fitting that I write a poem inspired by the holiday season and this particular year, the year of the ...
Episode 17: Lemon-Meringue Surprise
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Time spent in the kitchen can be considered time well spent. I'm referring to cooking as opposed to just eating. Everyone likes to eat but not everyon...
Episode 16: High Expectations
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is it a basic instinct that drives a being to reach for something that seems impossible to get? Our needs may be greater than our fears. We over...
Episode 15: The Promise
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some stories are inspiration for others. They can be prequels or sequels. What might you call one that is side by side? A parallel story? ...
Episode 14: A Baking Fantasy
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wander into a mysterious place and let your imagination run wild? When does reality turn into fantasy? When does fantasy go back to reality? A fi...
Episode 6: The Routine and the Ordinary during a Pandemic
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Living through a pandemic the likes of Covid-19 is not easy. We try to get through a "normal" day and hope that the next day will be bette...
Episode 4: Our Virtual Reality
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Seems like we've gone viral in more ways than one. Covid19 has forced a great number of us to go online for so many activities, it's overwhelming. Our...
Episode 3: Pets in Times of a Pandemic
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever have a pet? A dog or cat? Ever lose one to a disease or tragic accident? When you lose a pet under those circumstances, it's heartbreaking....
Episode 5: Pandemonium
26 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In times of a pandemic, what better way to vent emotions than writing about it? Some take to drama or others to arts and crafts (knitting a coronaviru...
Episode 7: Letter to a Cousin
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some embarrassing moments can only be shared with a family member. Sometimes it's a favorite cousin. If she isn't around, what do you do? Write her a ...
Episode 9: My Days, My Dreams, My Life (a poem)
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Edgar Allan Poe's " A Dream within a Dream" inspired me to spill this on paper. Much has been written about this writer. l favor his poetry which more...
Introductory Episode to A Literary Cornucopia
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I decided on the title "A literary cornucopia" because that's what it is! My aim is to have an abundance of literary and critical pieces. ...
Episode 8: The Deep Abyss (a poem)
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ah, love! How can something so intangible grip a soul and take him into depths unknown? Is it strange that so many have fallen into this deep ab...
Episode 10: Sand - A Tanka Poem
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Writing a tanka poem is like working on an arithmetic exercise. One must calculate the number of syllables for each line while sticking to the topic. ...
Episode 11: Silence of the Heart (Micro fiction)
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Often it's just being quiet and patient that's enough. The heart must be silent to listen and offer solace at a difficult time. A soul who has t...
Episode 12: Two Little Girls on a Ship (Micro nonfiction)
12 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Army life can have its ups and downs. For children of the military there's never a dull moment. This was just one of many!
Episode 13: An Unwanted Guest (Micro Nonfiction)
11 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you believe in coincidences? Some things happen when you least expect them. (Based upon a real occurrence).
Episode 2: Lost in Detroit (Narrative Essay)
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mothers can sometimes be very protective but at the same time want their children to be as independent as possible. Should the first day of school be ...
Episode 1: The Covered Bridge (A Brief Essay on Life)
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The town of Roswell Georgia in the USA has delightfully quiet spots. This charming covered bridge captivated my attention. and inspired me to reflect ...