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Audio Postcards

Audio Postcards

Written by: carlos castillo
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We're excited to introduce our new segment, "Audio Postcards," where you can submit 5-minute audio recordings labeled as "Audio Postcard." Whether it's an MP3, short video with audio content, or friends chatting with each other, we welcome observations of nature, art, music, and photos. Due to email size limitations, please keep your submissions concise. Thank you in advance for joining the group, and we look forward to hearing from you!

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Episodes
  • Garden Works (Hibiscus)

    Garden Works (Hibiscus)
    Oct 4 2026
    I headed to Garden Works via the Lochside Trail, only to discover that the gate was firmly locked with a padlock. Since I was there anyway, I went around to the store and asked about getting a hibiscus plant for my wife, who enjoys hibiscus tea. They didn’t have any in stock, but they expected to get both indoor and outdoor varieties, preferably in red, and took my phone number so they could call me. I was looking for a small six- to eight-inch plant, which they estimated would cost somewhere around $30 to $45 depending on the size. With the hibiscus reconnaissance successfully completed, I had all the information I needed and headed home for my next adventure.

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    3 mins
  • Extra Mile shout-out

    Extra Mile shout-out
    Oct 2 2026
    Jackal is back on Mount Douglas, revisiting an old hiking route that has changed considerably since he last travelled it. With fallen trees, rerouted trails and Churchill Drive officially closed because of antenna work, he finds himself improvising a slightly different way up the mountain. There’s even a moment of heroic self-control as he manages not to burst into running before eventually taking to the road and making his way downhill. It’s a small Friday adventure, complete with a little rule-bending, route-finding and the familiar Jackal urge to keep moving. A cheerful hello and bye-bye to all his Extra Mile family — and a reminder to get active and enjoy your own particular heart’s desire this weekend.

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    4 mins
  • Afternoon Walk (Cordes-sur-Ciel)

    Afternoon Walk (Cordes-sur-Ciel)
    Sep 11 2026
    From 1996 to 2018—that’s quite a long time. The artist donated three sculptures, which were installed in the garden as a thank-you to the municipality of Cordes. The sign mentions Paul Quilès, who was mayor of Cordes from 1995 to 2020, along with Jean-Gabriel Jeuney. And there’s that morning glory again—or is it hibiscus? Hibiscus. Definitely hibiscus. And look at this one, Norma: it’s almost like a miniature version. Maybe we should try growing hibiscus ourselves. We’ll have to check what it needs, but I’m guessing plenty of sun. Meanwhile, all these merchants seem to be saying, “Look at my house! Look at my house!” And there’s the cupboard—or perhaps the square one—tucked away at the back. I remember seeing that sort of street view from above, looking down over the rooftops. I thought it was one row farther back, but maybe not.

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    2 mins
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