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Author Avery Washington's style of poetry is compassionate and thought provoking. His childhood experiences, being raised by a single mother, have created this huge heart he has for women and children. Avery Washington's gift of words in Mother reads as a universal anthem for respecting the beautiful women in our lives. He has created a unique platform to pour out his love for not only his family, but for other families as well, setting an example that men can revere women without being regarded as weak.

Originally published in the hopes of children understanding their place in the world better, both in a geographic and global sense, these stories by Post foreign correspondents feature the real-life stories of kids all over the world. From Yuki who rides a subway train to school every day in Tokyo to Sayeed who guides tourists on camel rides in Egypt, these children's stories carry the underlying message that in the eyes of our children, there is far more that unites us than divides us.

Classic Tales of Fear presents two classics of horror. "The Raven" is Edgar Allen Poe's masterful verse that tells of the mysterious raven that visits a man who finds himself in the deepest abyss of misery and despair. "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" tells the story of Ichabod Crane and his chilling encounter with the terrifying headless horseman.

Everyone has heard of Ichabod Crane; few have read the real story of his adventures in Sleepy Hollow. The tale is set in the village of Terry Town, New York, where the commoners are beset by superstitions and wild visions. Ichabod, the priggish schoolmaster, when competing for the hand of the Hollow's fair damsel, is pursued by the village specter, the Headless Horseman.

Schauer, Spannung und Schwarze Romantik: 10 Meisterwerke des Genres. Mit dabei: In der Gruft (H.P. Lovecraft), Dr. Jekyll und Mr. Hyde (R.L. Stevenson), Die schwarze Spinne (J. Gotthelf), In der Tiefe des Maelstroms (E. A. Poe), Die Legende von Sleepy Hollow (W. Irving), Die Affenpfote (W. W. Jacobs), Der Vampyr (J. Polidori), Der Sandmann (E.T.A. Hoffmann), Der Garten des Bösen (N. Hawthorne).

A podcast produced by the Sixth and Washington Streets Church of Christ in Marietta, Ohio. An introduction to the church, and a place of biblical discussion and ideas.

You can always find something to enjoy at your local library and the Shelf Examination podcast seeks to explore and have fun with what you'll find there. Movies, manga, music, or maybe even a book or two.

During a late-night horse ride, the lovelorn schoolteacher Ichabod Crane passes through the sites of familiar ghost stories. It is dark and the forest is full of spooky sounds. He thinks his imagination is getting the best of him, but suddenly he finds himself being pursued by a shadowy figure. To his horror, Ichabod realizes that the figure has no head on his shoulders, but instead holds his head in front of him on the saddle. Ichabod races to safety at the other side of the bridge, only to turn around and see the horseman’s head hurled directly at him.

Anastasia grew up in a weird mix of chaos. As a Bi-Racial child, she experienced the truths of the world in a very fast and open, and sometimes aggressive, way. That’s how she became an actress and comedian, learning quickly that to entertain is an easy way to deliver messages and to make people laugh is good for the soul and great way to break up the chaos. Nobody can stay mad while chuckling. Try it. I’ll wait. See?!

American author Washington Irving is known for his legendary tales like Sleepy Hollow, but also as the great architect behind how Americans now perceive Christmas. In his 1819 collection, The Sketch Book, he devotes one story to a reflection on the meaning of Christmas and its celebration. The story’s protagonist reflects on how its ancient rituals may have vanished almost completely, but that the warmth of togetherness will still prevail for those who welcome it.

Have lawmakers helped themselves while helping the country? After the nation's financial crisis led Congress to unprecedented economic intervention, The Washington Post began an investigation that pierced the secrecy of the deeply flawed financial disclosure system that governs the 535 men and women who draft the nation's laws. Members of Congress directed millions of dollars to infrastructure projects near their residences and businesses, in some cases paving roads in front of their houses.

Welcome to ”...Because it’s Paranormal”! As a paranormal investigating and research team, we are ready to investigate all situations in any location. As a podcast, we work the same way. Join the founders of WWIPS, Lance Foss and Tami Langston as they bring you stories of haunted locations, cryptids, UFOs, paranormal science, and the soon to be famous ”Tami’s Gear Review”. Be sure to check back every other week for fresh episodes and please like and subscribe here as well as on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Also, please check out our Patreon page and find us at WWIPS.org .

I was shot nine times. It was a miracle that I survived. I spent many days in the hospital recovering from my injuries. During that time, I had a lot of time to reflect on my life. I had been living in a state of denial, pretending like everything was okay. But now that I was faced with death, I realized that I needed to make some changes.One of the things that I realized was that I needed to get help for my mental health. I had been struggling with depression and anxiety for a long time and I hadn't been dealing with it. A Life coach was something that had always intimidated me, but I decided...

Welcome to my first ever podcast! I don't know exactly what I'm doing but it looks fun so I'm gonna keep going until it's not fun anymore. You should get in and join the ride mwahahahaha!

"Rip Van Winkle" is a short story by Washington Irving about a man who drinks some liquor then falls asleep for 20 years amidst the hills. Having missed the American Revolution, Rip Van Winke returns home but finds it completely changed. What he notices is really important, as they possess social and political messages that Irving wanted to stress.

Mental Enrichment: Learning how to improve or enhancing the quality or value of the mind.

Este es un podcast de Legendarios Washington DC, que buscamos alcanzar a los  hombres que se sienten estancados en la vida, como Legendarios hemos aprendido que con Dios  cada montaña cada desafío o sin importar la circustancia que estes viviendo de su mano la puedes conquistar. Y podamos hacer Historias que sean Dignas de ser contadas. Email podcastlegendarioswashingtondc@gmail.com

In her new inspirational memoir, Dr. Hattie N. Washington reveals how a country girl from the backwoods of Meherrin, Virginia, succeeded through life with optimism, drive, and a belief in God to become an honor student, a master teacher, a parent to two accomplished daughters, and a foster parent to numerous abused foster boys over 22 years.

Founder of BriMari Global LLC. Speaker, Coach, Trainer, among other things. Live Fanatical!

The Purpose 2 Platform Podcast is designed to share stories of women who are using their God given gifts to chase purpose and create influence, impact, and income with integrity.