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Nov 2023
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Happy Thanksgiving! George Herbert's "G...

M. G. McDonough
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17th-century poet and priest George Herbert offers a playful poem reminding us to strive for gratefulness.  I am, myself, very grateful for all the support you all have offered me.  Thank you so much!

Additional sound: "Mahna Mahna" from The Muppet Show (1977).  Downloaded from Internet Archive.

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Podcast Theme Music: "Rejoice" by G.F. Handel, perf. The Advent Chamber Orchestra
Subcast Theme Music: "Sons of the Brave" by Thomas Bidgood, perf. The Band of the Irish Guards
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