The kitchen is a warm comfortable womb on these afternoons. From the shelf the old brown Bakelite radio announces in its strident voice —'Portia faces life — for those who are in love and for all those who can remember.' He wonders if this Portia is like his mother?Melting Moments by John Bartlett (Part One)

Melting Moments' is a reflection on remembering my mother from my childhood and then when she became older and dependent on my care for her like adult to child, all now 'melting moments'.

John Bartlett ‘s non-fiction has been published in The Age, The Canberra Times, The Australian, Good Weekend and he has published two novels and a collection of short stories.

You can find John on his website.

 Acknowledgements:

Memoria is written,  produced, edited and presented by Nat V.

John Bartlett's short story, Melting Moments, is performed by Hayden Burke and Roy Mears.

Music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions,  "Solace" and "Overhead".

Illustrations by Peta Manning. Her book, See Me Doodle, is out now.

Sound effects used in this episode by:

peridactyloptrix

http://freesound.org/people/peridactyloptrix/sounds/213345/

nebulousflynn

http://freesound.org/people/nebulousflynn/sounds/269062/

fordps3

http://freesound.org/people/fordps3/sounds/336697/

Greencouch

http://freesound.org/people/Greencouch/sounds/103558/

bone666138

http://freesound.org/people/bone666138/sounds/198847/

jpkweli

http://freesound.org/people/jpkweli/sounds/154757/

stijn

http://freesound.org/people/stijn/sounds/22890/

nmscher

http://freesound.org/people/nmscher/sounds/86232/

squashy555

http://freesound.org/people/squashy555/sounds/353416/ 

 

<blockquote>
The kitchen is a warm comfortable womb on these afternoons. From the shelf the old brown Bakelite radio announces in its strident voice &mdash;'Portia faces life &mdash; for those who are in love and for all those who can remember.' He wonders if this Portia is like his mother?
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<h3>Melting Moments by&nbsp;John Bartlett (Part One)</h3>
Melting&nbsp;Moments' is a reflection on remembering my mother from my childhood and then when she became older and dependent on my care for her like adult to child, all now 'melting&nbsp;moments'.
John Bartlett &lsquo;s non-fiction has been published in The Age, The Canberra Times, The Australian, Good Weekend and he has published two novels and a collection of short stories.
You can find John on his <a href="http://beyondtheestuary.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a>.
&nbsp;
<h4>Acknowledgements:</h4>
Memoria is written, &nbsp;produced, edited and presented by <a href="http://natalievella.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nat V</a>.
John Bartlett's short story, Melting Moments, is performed by <a href="http://www.memoriapodcast.com/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hayden Burke</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/roymears/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Roy Mears</a>.
Music in this episode is by <a href="http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blue_Dot_Sessions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blue Dot Sessions</a>, &nbsp;"Solace" and "Overhead".
Illustrations by Peta Manning. Her book, <a href="http://www.blurb.com/b/7781362-see-me-doodle" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">See Me Doodle</a>, is out now.
Sound effects used in this episode by:
<a href="http://freesound.org/people/peridactyloptrix/">peridactyloptrix</a>
<a href="http://freesound.org/people/peridactyloptrix/sounds/213345/">http://freesound.org/people/peridactyloptrix/sounds/213345/</a>
<a href="http://freesound.org/people/nebulousflynn/">nebulousflynn</a>
<a href="http://freesound.org/people/nebulousflynn/sounds/269062/">http://freesound.org/people/nebulousflynn/sounds/269062/</a>
<a href="http://freesound.org/people/fordps3/">fordps3</a>
<a href="http://freesound.org/people/fordps3/sounds/336697/">http://freesound.org/people/fordps3/sounds/336697/</a>
<a href="http://freesound.org/people/Greencouch/">Greencouch</a>
<a href="http://freesound.org/people/Greencouch/sounds/103558/">http://freesound.org/people/Greencouch/sounds/103558/</a>
<a href="http://freesound.org/people/bone666138/">bone666138</a>
<a href="http://freesound.org/people/bone666138/sounds/198847/">http://freesound.org/people/bone666138/sounds/198847/</a>
<a href="http://freesound.org/people/jpkweli/">jpkweli</a>
<a href="http://freesound.org/people/jpkweli/sounds/154757/">http://freesound.org/people/jpkweli/sounds/154757/</a>
<a href="http://freesound.org/people/stijn/">stijn</a>
<a href="http://freesound.org/people/stijn/sounds/22890/">http://freesound.org/people/stijn/sounds/22890/</a>
<a href="http://freesound.org/people/nmscher/">nmscher</a>
<a href="http://freesound.org/people/nmscher/sounds/86232/">http://freesound.org/people/nmscher/sounds/86232/</a>
<a href="http://freesound.org/people/squashy555/">squashy555</a>
<a href="http://freesound.org/people/squashy555/sounds/353416/">http://freesound.org/people/squashy555/sounds/353416/</a>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</h2>
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Inspired by flash fiction and the narrative non-fiction form, Memoria is a show which explores slices of life; moments in time that have transformed people and shaped who they have become. Whether it was the moment leaving a destructive relationship or the joy of discovering the taste of Wizz Fizz sugar packets, these 400-word snapshots will be adapted into audio stories with actors, music, and sound.

Hosted by Nat V with illustrations by Peta Manning.

Memoria is a podcast about memories. Stories about the moments that shape us and how memories change over time.

Memoria

Memoria is a literature podcast. Flash memoir, submitted by writers, is adapted into audio stories using sound effects and music to immerse listeners.  Stories are about the moments that shape us; moments in time that have transformed who we are. Inspired by flash fiction and the narrative non-fiction form.

Whether it is the moment you leave a destructive relationship or the joy of discovering the taste of Wizz Fizz, these snapshots are adapted into audio stories with actors, music, and sound effects. Hosted by Natalie Vella and featuring illustrations by Peta Manning with guest actors, writers and producers.

Memoria is a literature podcast. Flash memoir, submitted by writers, is adapted into audio stories using sound effects and music to immerse listeners.&nbsp; Stories are about the moments that shape us; moments in time that have transformed who we are. Inspired by flash fiction and the narrative non-fiction form.
Whether it is the moment you leave a destructive relationship or the joy of discovering the taste of Wizz Fizz, these snapshots are adapted into audio stories with actors, music, and sound effects. Hosted by <a href="http://natalievella.com/">Natalie Vella</a> and featuring illustrations by Peta Manning with guest actors, writers and producers.

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