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  https://www.bathtubmermaid.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/TBM2103.29-Labyrinth.mp3 Description: #audio. #flashfiction #spiritualbutnotreligious #labyrinth Excerpt: She traces the switchback paths with her whole body, one quadrant at a time until the circle is complete. The sun is partially occluded by lingering morning fog, but she likes it that way. It makes this place feel more mystical. Links and References Bumper: Clay Robeson Promo: Nutty Bites Fundraiser: DDOP: Help Melissa Read the text at MissMeliss.com: Labyrinth Photo Credit: Kathy Grey Support: The Bathtub Mermaid is now on Patreon! If you like the stories and essays I share, and want to have occasional visits from Mei-Mei del Mare, please consider subscribing. Credits: The Bathtub Mermaid: Tales from the Tub is written and produced by Melissa A. Bartell, and is recorded and produced using the Auphonic iPhone app and Audacity. Bathtub Mermaid album art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media Sound Effects are from Freesound. Contact: Twitter: @Melysse Facebook: MissMelysse Instagram: @Melysse Email: missmelysse@gmail.com Or, leave a comment on this page.

https://www.bathtubmermaid.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/TBM2102.28-SundayBrunch-LeonardoWasRight.mp3 Description: #audio. #essay #sundaybrunch #LeonardoDaVinci  #winterstormuri Excerpt: I look around my house and feel nothing but anger at being cheated out of enjoying a rare snowstorm, and at the fact that the Texas government would prefer that people freeze rather than lose a penny.  I feel like I’ve betrayed my dogs by allowing them to suffer, to be confused by being moved away and then home, and by not behaving in ways they expect. My house is no longer a haven, but a prison I can’t escape. Links and References Promo: Technorama Fundraiser: DDOP: Help Melissa Read the essay at MissMeliss.com: Sunday Brunch: Leonardo Was Right Support: The Bathtub Mermaid is now on Patreon! If you like the stories and essays I share, and want to have occasional visits from Mei-Mei del Mare, please consider subscribing. Credits: The Bathtub Mermaid: Tales from the Tub is written and produced by Melissa A. Bartell, and is recorded and produced using the Auphonic iPhone app and Audacity. Bathtub Mermaid album art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media Sound Effects are from Freesound. Contact: Twitter: @Melysse Facebook: MissMelysse Instagram: @Melysse Email: missmelysse@gmail.com Or, leave a comment on this page.

https://www.bathtubmermaid.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/TBM-2012.24-Amazing-Peace.mp3 Description: #audio. #readerstheatre #AmazingPeace #MayaAngelou #Christmas Excerpt: Into this climate of fear and apprehension, Christmas enters, Streaming lights of joy, ringing bells of hope And singing carols of forgiveness high up in the bright air. The world is encouraged to come away from rancor, Come the way of friendship. Links and References Learn more about the Dog Days of Podcasting Learn more about Maya Angelou Cast for this Episode: Mark (the Encaffeinated One) Kilfoil Nuchtchas Jason Gregory Banks Amelia Bowen Clay Robeson (who also produced the episode) Melissa Bartell, the Bathtub Mermaid Trenton Wood, viola soloist Photo by Trevor M. via PixaBay Support: The Bathtub Mermaid is now on Patreon! If you like the stories and essays I share, and want to have occasional visits from Mei-Mei del Mare, please consider subscribing. Credits: The Bathtub Mermaid: Tales from the Tub is written and produced by Melissa A. Bartell, and is recorded and produced using the Auphonic iPhone app and Audacity. Bathtub Mermaid album art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media Sound Effects are from Freesound. Contact: Twitter: @Melysse Facebook: MissMelysse Instagram: @Melysse Email: missmelysse@gmail.com Or, leave a comment on this page.

https://www.bathtubmermaid.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/TBM-MM-2012.23-Sandy-Claws.mp3 Description: #audio. #mermaidminute  Me-Me del Mare talks about Sandy Claws and Crab Kringle Excerpt: High above the seashore seagulls pause Calling out for Sandy Claws Across the wet sand click! Click! Click! Enters the form of Sand Crab Nick! Links and References Learn more about the Dog Days of Podcasting Photo by Bruce Christianson on Unsplash Credits: The Bathtub Mermaid: Tales from the Tub is written and produced by Melissa A. Bartell, and is recorded and produced using the Auphonic iPhone app and Audacity. Bathtub Mermaid banner art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media Sound Effects are from Freesound. Contact: Twitter: @Melysse Facebook: MissMelysse Instagram: @Melysse Email: missmelysse@gmail.com Or, leave a comment on this page.

https://www.bathtubmermaid.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/TBM-MM-2012.22-Rudolph-the-Red-Tailed-Black-Shark.mp3 Description: #audio. #mermaidminute  Me-Me del Mare talks about sharks and carps. Excerpt: Rudolph the red-tailed black shark Had a very fiery fin. And if you ever saw him You would know that times are grim Links and References Learn more about the Dog Days of Podcasting Photo by Bruce Christianson on Unsplash Credits: The Bathtub Mermaid: Tales from the Tub is written and produced by Melissa A. Bartell, and is recorded and produced using the Auphonic iPhone app and Audacity. Bathtub Mermaid banner art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media Sound Effects are from Freesound. Contact: Twitter: @Melysse Facebook: MissMelysse Instagram: @Melysse Email: missmelysse@gmail.com Or, leave a comment on this page.

https://www.bathtubmermaid.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/TBM-2012.21-Mermaid-Minute-Water-Wonderland.mp3 Description: #audio. #mermaidminute  Me-Me del Mare talks sand angels. Excerpt: Sirens sing, are you listening? Beneath the moon, their tails are glistening A wonderful sight! We’re happy tonight Splashing in a water wonderland! Links and References Learn more about the Dog Days of Podcasting Photo by Bruce Christianson on Unsplash Credits: The Bathtub Mermaid: Tales from the Tub is written and produced by Melissa A. Bartell, and is recorded and produced using the Auphonic iPhone app and Audacity. Bathtub Mermaid banner art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media Sound Effects are from Freesound. Contact: Twitter: @Melysse Facebook: MissMelysse Instagram: @Melysse Email: missmelysse@gmail.com Or, leave a comment on this page.

https://www.bathtubmermaid.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/TBM-2012.16-MermaidMinute-HereWeComeACoraling.mp3 Description: #audio. #mermaidminute  Me-Me del Mare talks about carol – um – coraling. Excerpt: Here we come a-coraling down in the sea so blue And here we come a-swimming to sing our songs for you Links and References Learn more about the Dog Days of Podcasting Photo by Bruce Christianson on Unsplash Credits: The Bathtub Mermaid: Tales from the Tub is written and produced by Melissa A. Bartell, and is recorded and produced using the Auphonic iPhone app and Audacity. Bathtub Mermaid banner art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media Sound Effects are from Freesound. Contact: Twitter: @Melysse Facebook: MissMelysse Instagram: @Melysse Email: missmelysse@gmail.com Or, leave a comment on this page.

https://www.bathtubmermaid.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/TBM-2012.15-MermaidMinute-FrostytheBlowfish.mp3 Description: #audio. #mermaidminute  Me-Me del Mare talks about snowmen and winter at the beach. Excerpt: Frosty the Blowfish Was a jolly, splashy soul With a million spikes that come out at night And two eyes that pierce your soul Links and References Learn more about the Dog Days of Podcasting Photo by Bruce Christianson on Unsplash Credits: The Bathtub Mermaid: Tales from the Tub is written and produced by Melissa A. Bartell, and is recorded and produced using the Auphonic iPhone app and Audacity. Bathtub Mermaid banner art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media Sound Effects are from Freesound. Contact: Twitter: @Melysse Facebook: MissMelysse Instagram: @Melysse Email: missmelysse@gmail.com Or, leave a comment on this page.

https://www.bathtubmermaid.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/TBM-2012.14-MermaidMinute-Sight-the-Remora.mp3 Description: #audio. #mermaidminute  Me-Me del Mare talks about Hanukkah… and remoras Excerpt: Oh, Hanukkah! Oh, Hanukkah! Come sight the remoras! See how  they circle The sharks like an aura! Links and References Learn more about the Dog Days of Podcasting Photo by Bruce Christianson on Unsplash Credits: The Bathtub Mermaid: Tales from the Tub is written and produced by Melissa A. Bartell, and is recorded and produced using the Auphonic iPhone app and Audacity. Bathtub Mermaid banner art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media Sound Effects are from Freesound. Contact: Twitter: @Melysse Facebook: MissMelysse Instagram: @Melysse Email: missmelysse@gmail.com Or, leave a comment on this page.

https://www.bathtubmermaid.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/TBM-2012.13-MermaidMinute-JingleShells.mp3 Description: #audio. #mermaidminute  Me-Me del Mare talks about Christmas Carols. Excerpt: Jingle shells! Jingle shells! Jingle all the way! Oh! What fun it is to surf Atop a big blue wave! Links and References Learn more about the Dog Days of Podcasting Photo by Bruce Christianson on Unsplash Credits: The Bathtub Mermaid: Tales from the Tub is written and produced by Melissa A. Bartell, and is recorded and produced using the Auphonic iPhone app and Audacity. Bathtub Mermaid banner art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media Sound Effects are from Freesound. Contact: Twitter: @Melysse Facebook: MissMelysse Instagram: @Melysse Email: missmelysse@gmail.com Or, leave a comment on this page.

https://www.bathtubmermaid.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/TBM-2008.24-MermaidMinuteMusic.mp3 Description: #audio. #mermaidminute  Me-Me del Mare talks about music. Excerpt: I like music, but you always play the same songs. John Denver, The Eagles, and the Beach Boys. Links and References Learn more about the Dog Days of Podcasting Photo by Bruce Christianson on Unsplash Credits: The Bathtub Mermaid: Tales from the Tub is written and produced by Melissa A. Bartell, and is recorded and produced using the Auphonic iPhone app and Audacity. Bathtub Mermaid banner art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media Sound Effects are from Freesound. Contact: Twitter: @Melysse Facebook: MissMelysse Instagram: @Melysse Email: missmelysse@gmail.com Or, leave a comment on this page.

https://www.bathtubmermaid.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/TBM-2008.23-MermaidMinuteFlamingos.mp3 Description: #audio. #mermaidminute  Me-Me del Mare talks about flamingos Excerpt: Their natural color is white, which makes them the bird equivalent of bottle-blondes. Links and References Learn more about the Dog Days of Podcasting Photo by Bruce Christianson on Unsplash Credits: The Bathtub Mermaid: Tales from the Tub is written and produced by Melissa A. Bartell, and is recorded and produced using the Auphonic iPhone app and Audacity. Bathtub Mermaid banner art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media Sound Effects are from Freesound. Contact: Twitter: @Melysse Facebook: MissMelysse Instagram: @Melysse Email: missmelysse@gmail.com Or, leave a comment on this page.

https://www.bathtubmermaid.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/TBM-2008.23-MermaidMinuteOctopus.mp3 Description: #audio. #mermaidminute  Me-Me del Mare talks about octopuses and raccoons. Excerpt: You know that song by Ringo Starr-fish?   It’s a lie! Links and References Learn more about the Dog Days of Podcasting Photo by Bruce Christianson on Unsplash Credits: The Bathtub Mermaid: Tales from the Tub is written and produced by Melissa A. Bartell, and is recorded and produced using the Auphonic iPhone app and Audacity. Bathtub Mermaid banner art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media Sound Effects are from Freesound. Contact: Twitter: @Melysse Facebook: MissMelysse Instagram: @Melysse Email: missmelysse@gmail.com Or, leave a comment on this page.

https://www.bathtubmermaid.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/TBM-2008.22-MermaidMinuteFarting.mp3 Description: #audio. #mermaidminute  Me-Me del Mare talks about farting and cancer. Excerpt: As a mermaid, my farts don’t smell, they just make tiny flirtatious bubbles. Links and References Learn more about the Dog Days of Podcasting Photo by Bruce Christianson on Unsplash Credits: The Bathtub Mermaid: Tales from the Tub is written and produced by Melissa A. Bartell, and is recorded and produced using the Auphonic iPhone app and Audacity. Bathtub Mermaid banner art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media Sound Effects are from Freesound. Contact: Twitter: @Melysse Facebook: MissMelysse Instagram: @Melysse Email: missmelysse@gmail.com Or, leave a comment on this page.

https://www.bathtubmermaid.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/TBM-2008.22-MermaidMinuteCursing.mp3 Description: #audio. #mermaidminute  Me-Me del Mare talks about cursing. Excerpt: When a mermaid is mad at you and wants to call you names, she uses the b-word and the -c-word and the f-word just like the land walkers. Links and References Learn more about the Dog Days of Podcasting Photo by Bruce Christianson on Unsplash Credits: The Bathtub Mermaid: Tales from the Tub is written and produced by Melissa A. Bartell, and is recorded and produced using the Auphonic iPhone app and Audacity. Bathtub Mermaid banner art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media Sound Effects are from Freesound. Contact: Twitter: @Melysse Facebook: MissMelysse Instagram: @Melysse Email: missmelysse@gmail.com Or, leave a comment on this page.

https://www.bathtubmermaid.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/TBM-2008.21-MermaidMinuteStarfishPasties.mp3 Description: #audio. #mermaidminute  Me-Me del Mare talks about starfish pasties Excerpt: We mermaids never need to wear bras to lift and separate. Links and References Learn more about the Dog Days of Podcasting Photo by Bruce Christianson on Unsplash Credits: The Bathtub Mermaid: Tales from the Tub is written and produced by Melissa A. Bartell, and is recorded and produced using the Auphonic iPhone app and Audacity. Bathtub Mermaid banner art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media Sound Effects are from Freesound. Contact: Twitter: @Melysse Facebook: MissMelysse Instagram: @Melysse Email: missmelysse@gmail.com Or, leave a comment on this page.

https://www.bathtubmermaid.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/TBM-2008.21-MermaidMinuteCeviche.mp3 Description: #audio. #mermaidminute  Me-Me del Mare talks about salt water and ceviche. Excerpt: As a mermaid, I don’t sweat, I phosphoresce… Links and References Learn more about the Dog Days of Podcasting Photo by Bruce Christianson on Unsplash Credits: The Bathtub Mermaid: Tales from the Tub is written and produced by Melissa A. Bartell, and is recorded and produced using the Auphonic iPhone app and Audacity. Bathtub Mermaid banner art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media Sound Effects are from Freesound. Contact: Twitter: @Melysse Facebook: MissMelysse Instagram: @Melysse Email: missmelysse@gmail.com Or, leave a comment on this page.

https://www.bathtubmermaid.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/TBM-2008.20-MermaidMinuteSeaOtters.mp3 Description: #audio. #mermaidminute Introducing Me-Me del Mare Excerpt: We don’t have pet dogs in the sea. We have Blue Dog Sharks and Spiny Dogfish… Links and References Learn more about the Dog Days of Podcasting Photo by Bruce Christianson on Unsplash Credits: The Bathtub Mermaid: Tales from the Tub is written and produced by Melissa A. Bartell, and is recorded and produced using the Auphonic iPhone app and Audacity. Bathtub Mermaid banner art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media Sound Effects are from Freesound. Contact: Twitter: @Melysse Facebook: MissMelysse Instagram: @Melysse Email: missmelysse@gmail.com Or, leave a comment on this page.

https://www.bathtubmermaid.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/TBM-2008.14-DeCaffeinated.mp3 Description: #audio. #flashfiction Everyone has an evil twin. Excerpt: But she’ll enjoy the experience, even so, because he’ll lure her in with assurances that he’ll treat her the same, that her lips won’t know the difference. Links and References Read the text version: (De)Caffeinated Learn more about the Dog Days of Podcasting Learn more about The Literal Challenge Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash Credits: The Bathtub Mermaid: Tales from the Tub is written and produced by Melissa A. Bartell, and is recorded and produced using the Auphonic iPhone app and Audacity. Bathtub Mermaid album art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media Sound Effects are from Freesound. Contact: Twitter: @Melysse Facebook: MissMelysse Instagram: @Melysse Email: missmelysse@gmail.com Or, leave a comment on this page.

https://www.bathtubmermaid.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/TBM-2008.12-SaturdaySFO73.mp3 Description: #Audio. #shortshortstory #Nostalgia. Romance, weed, and vintage San Francisco. Excerpt: She didn’t work that day, so they got back in his car and went to find bagels and coffee. They ended up at a café in the Haight, not far from the diner where she worked. It was a busy morning. But then, all Saturday mornings were busy in that neighborhood, unless the Dead were in town. You could always tell if the Grateful Dead were playing nearby because the Haight would be empty. Links and References Learn more about my guest reader: Clay Robeson Read the text of this piece at MissMeliss.com Learn more about the Dog Days of Podcasting Learn more about The Literal Challenge Credits: The Bathtub Mermaid: Tales from the Tub is written and produced by Melissa A. Bartell, and is recorded and produced using the either Auphonic or  Audacity. Bathtub Mermaid album art was created by Rebecca Moran of Moran Media Sound Effects are from Freesound. Contact: Twitter: @Melysse Facebook: MissMelysse Instagram: @Melysse Email: missmelysse@gmail.com Or, leave a comment on this page.