Superstition

Thoughts on superstition from Hypatia, first documented female mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher. Born 350-370––died 415 AD.Song 1: Step On a Crack, written and performed by John V. Modaff (harmonica Dave Merrill, piano/synth Jonathan Modaff)Poem 1: “After Reading the News this Morning, I Turn to the Curses of My Ancestors: A Found Poem” by Susan Aizenberg from her chapbook First Light (Gilbraltar Editions, 2020). Susan hails from Iowa City, IA. susanaizenberg.wordpress.comNovel excerpt: “The Séance” from Death of a Department Chair by Lynn C. Miller. University of Wisconsin Press, 2006. https://www.lynncmiller.com/book/death-of-a-department-chair/Feed the Cat Break, music by John V. ModaffPoem 2: “Old Matthew’s Last Words,” adapted from Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel The House of the Seven Gables, 1851.Song 2: Where You Going? Written and performed by John V. ModaffEpisode artwork by Lynda Miller Theme, background and incidental music by John V. Modaff The Unruly Muse is recorded in Albuquerque NM and Morehead KY. Produced at The Creek Studio. NEXT UP: The Unruly Muse #14: “Dreams” Thank You to our listeners around the world. Please tell your friends about the podcast. Lynn & John