Tea & Bedtime Stories

Frederick & Catherine’s summer romance is in full swing as he recovers from his injuries. They’ve discussed their future together with no definite plans. Their fate rests almost entirely with the men who are perpetuating the God-awful war. In this episode, we will continue reading Ernest Hemingway’s novel A Farewell to Arms. Last time, we read chapter EIGHTEEN in book TWO, & now I will con...

Lieutenant Henry has had knee surgery, a bit of scolding from the nursing staff, & a short break from spending time with Catherine while he heals. Their affair continues while their infatuation with each other deepens. In this episode, we will continue reading Ernest Hemingway’s novel A Farewell to Arms. Last time, we read chapter SEVENTEEN in book TWO, & now I will continue the story with...

In chapter SIXTEEN, Frederick & Catherine have been reunited in the hospital in Milan & now spend every evening huddling together quietly, desperately clinging to the delusion of surviving the war & living happily ever after. In this episode, we will continue reading Ernest Hemingway’s novel A Farewell to Arms. Last time, we read chapter SIXTEEN in book TWO, & now I will continue t...

When we left the story, Fredrick Henry was finally given a firm diagnosis of his condition, he has advocated for himself, overriding his assigned doctor’s initial prognosis, in order to expedite his treatment & now he’s preparing to undergo surgery on his knee. In this episode, we will continue reading Ernest Hemingway’s novel A Farewell to Arms. Last time, we read chapter FIFTEEN in book TWO,...

Freddie is finally reunited with Catherine, he’s finally gotten a message about the doctor, who’s now on the way from Lake Como to assess the seriousness of his injuries & finally uncover poor Lieutenant Henry’s fate. In this episode, we will continue reading Ernest Hemingway’s novel A Farewell to Arms. We finished chapter FOURTEEN & now I will continue reading chapter FIFTEEN. Afterward,...

In this episode, we will continue reading Ernest Hemingway’s novel A Farewell to Arms. Last time, we read chapter THIRTEEN in book TWO, & now I will continue the story with chapter FOURTEEN. After reading the chapter, I will follow up with quick facts & my impressions. I look forward to talking to you again soon. Thanks for listening! References https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_lira -...

In this episode, we will continue reading A Farewell to Arms, by Ernest Hemingway. I want to recap book ONE quickly before we begin book TWO. Last time, we read chapter TWELVE, finishing book ONE & now we will continue the story with chapter THIRTEEN, the start of book TWO. After reading, I will follow up with quick facts, offer my impressions of the text, & add a few insights from my rese...

Author & humorist, Terry Pratchett said, “escapism isn’t good or bad in itself. What is important is what you are escaping from & where you are escaping to.” My name is Tricia Sulpizio & I am your host for another episode of tea & bedtime stories, a podcast for anyone who likes books. In this episode, we will continue reading A Farewell to Arms, a novel by Ernest Hemingway, publish...

“Only in the darkness can you see the stars” is one of my favorite quotes by MLK Jr. My name is Tricia Sulpizio & I am your host for another episode of tea & bedtime stories, a podcast for anyone who likes books. In this episode, we will continue reading A Farewell to Arms, a novel by Ernest Hemingway, published in 1929. Last time, we read chapter TEN in book ONE, & now I will continue...

A French soldier named Henry Barbusse published one of the first novels about WW1, Le Feu, under fire: the story of a squad. In his vivid recollections he wrote, “Two armies that fight each other is like one army committing suicide.” When we last left our hero, he had just been wounded & was on his way to wherever in the back of one of the ambulances he was supposed to be driving. My name is T...

Warning!!!: In this chapter there are graphic descriptions of bodily injury & death. If you’d rather not hear the violent & gruesome details of war, I recommend skipping ahead to chapter TEN. When we ended part one of chapter nine, the lieutenant & 4 mechanics who had be enlisted as ambulance drivers were sitting in a shallow dug-out, eating spaghetti & cheese, drinking stale wine,...

I HATE it when anyone uses the term “authoritarian leadership” because it is completely inaccurate. Authoritarianism is not leadership. It is the enforcement of obedience to an arbitrary authority figure at the expense of personal freedom (that includes personal safety & survival). Authoritarians are characterized by their lack of concern for others; making them completely antithetical to genu...

Henry David Thoreau said, “there is no remedy for love but to love more.” My name is Tricia Sulpizio & I am your host for another episode of tea & bedtime stories, a podcast for anyone who likes books. In this episode, we will continue reading A Farewell to Arms, a novel by Ernest Hemingway, published in 1929. Last time, we read chapter SEVEN in book ONE, & now I will continue the stor...

According to an article I just read in psychology today, “Most fantasies serve a specific purpose: They can be entertaining, distracting, frightening, or, in the case of sexual fantasies, arousing. Fantasizing about specific goals can foster creativity , help someone better understand their wants and needs, and even enable them to plan for the future.” My name is Tricia Sulpizio & I am your ho...

H.L. Mencken held a lot of controversial opinions, but I think he was accurate in saying “love is like war: easy to begin, but very hard to stop.” My name is Tricia Sulpizio & I am your host for another episode of tea & bedtime stories, a podcast for anyone who likes to listen to & discuss good books. In this episode, we will continue reading A Farewell to Arms, a novel by Ernest Hemin...

In a book by Peter Block, titled, “The answer to how is yes” the author is quoted as saying, “speed is a defense against depth & meaning. Nothing important happens quickly” that is why this series will go on forever or at least 41 episodes because that is how many it will take to finish this book. My name is Tricia Sulpizio & I am your host for another episode of tea & bedtime stories,...

Plato wrote that “love is the pursuit of the whole” but he also characterized it as “a serious mental disease.” Both are true, in my experience. My name is Tricia Sulpizio & I am your host another episode of tea & bedtime stories, a podcast for anyone who appreciates good books. In this episode, we will continue A Farewell to Arms, a novel by Ernest Hemingway, published in 1929. Last time,...

Albert Einstein once describe man as a lazy animal. He said, “if nothing spurs him on, then he will hardly think, and will behave from habit like an automaton.” My name is Tricia Sulpizio & I am your host for another episode of tea & bedtime stories, a podcast for anyone who likes books. In this episode, we will continue reading A Farewell to Arms, a novel by Ernest Hemingway, published in...

I wonder if you found chapter ONE of A Farewell to Arms as thrilling as I did (sarcasm intended). My name is Tricia Sulpizio & I am your host for tea & bedtime stories, a podcast for anyone who can appreciate a good book. I don't yet know, but let's hope this is one. In this episode, I will continue to read the widely popular novel by Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms, first published i...

A warm beverage & a story before bed can help you relax, reduce stress, & get better sleep. My name is Tricia Sulpizio & I am your hostess for tea & bedtime stories, a podcast for anyone who enjoys a good book. In this episode, I’ll begin reading chapter ONE of A Farewell to Arms, a novel by Ernest Hemingway, published in 1929. The novel is separated into 5 books, the first of whic...

In this bonus episode, I will introduce you to the author, the book, & the podcast format. In the next episode, I will begin reading chapter ONE. If you’re looking for a community that shares your love of books, like me, or you just want a calm voice to help you fall asleep, please join me for Tea & Bedtime Stories. Free copy of A Farewell to Arms: https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli....