The City

Teaser: Theodore Dreiser (1871-1945), American novelist, author of Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy, on New York City.Song 1: “Old Joe,” written and performed by John V. Modaff.Poem 1: “Halifax, 1917, Then and Never Again,” by Sandra Yanonne from Boats for Women, 2019, Salmon Poetry.Short Story: excerpt from “Words Shimmer” by Lynn C. Miller, Chautauqua Journal, 2016. www.lynncmiller.comFeed the Cat Break: song “New York,” arranged and performed by Tbone Kelly, from Druidbone; Cast an Irish Circle, 2001 based on AE (George Russell) poems about New York and The Cities, Macmillan 1935.Poem 2: “Passerby” by Jack Cooper, from Across My Silence, 2007, World Audience, Inc. Jack CooperSong 2: “Why Not?” written and performed by John V. Modaff.Episode artwork by Lynda MillerTheme and Incidental Music by John V. ModaffRecorded in Albuquerque NM and Morehead KY.  Produced at The Creek Studio.NEXT UP:  The Unruly Muse #13: “Superstition” Thank You to our listeners around the world. Please tell your friends about the podcast. Lynn & John