The Sill Peter Noce & Harry Posner

Following Harry’s recent talk at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Peter reached out to him by phone to discuss the highlights of the presentation and celebrate the release of Harry’s latest poetry book titled ‘Fractures’.

Duration: 27:23

Credit: YouTube Segment with Mary Oliver - Wild Geese

Posted: April 7, 2024

Highlights
Harry discusses his poetry and latest book release "Fractures"Peter engages in a conversation with Harry about the relevance of poetry in the digital age and the process of self-publishingHarry shares insights on poetry, self-publishing, and the importance of poetry in modern timesThe conversation delves into the relevance of poetry in the digital age and the impact of self-publishing on the literary worldHarry emphasizes the mystery and depth of poetry and its role in reconnecting people to the natural world and each otherThe discussion explores the evolution of language and the impact of consumer culture on communicationHarry highlights the role of poetry in keeping language alive and authentic, countering the superficiality of modern communicationThe conversation extends to the process of self-publishing and the challenges and rewards of bringing one's work to the publicHarry shares his motivation for releasing his latest book, 'Fractures,' and the significance of compiling his poetry into a cohesive collectionHarry shares his website where his work is available for reading and purchase, and recites a line from one of his poems, leaving a lasting impression on the host and listeners

Dreams can become a reality. In this informative and very expressive episode of travel adventures abroad, join our guest and world traveler, Stefania Ingrosso, as she shares her experiences and insights on embarking on her transformative journey, offering a glimpse into the joys, challenges, and rewards of exploring half the world’s countries together as a family.

Duration: 39:11

Posted: March 24, 2024

Highlights
Stefania Ingrosso's extensive travel experiences (98 countries and counting)Her first air travel experience to Disney World in FloridaHer first trip alone to ItalyHer passion for learning and speaking different languagesMeeting her husband and traveling with his childrenHer reflections on domestic life and the importance of being present for her childrenHer aspirations of moving to the South of France and Florence, ItalyHer writing projects and limited presence on social mediaThe value of being open to new experiences and destinationsThe sacrifices and mental and physical preparation required for a travel-centric lifestyle

The hosts reminisce on their formative years growing up in the 50’s, 60’, and 70’s, culminating in the question: Was life more straightforward and less fragmented in those days, as compared to life today?

Duration: 31:17

Credit: YouTube Segment with Karen Morgan - Every Generation Explained

Posted: March 10, 2024

Highlights
Comparison of culture and lifestyle between the 50s, 60s, and 70s and the current timesChanges in technology, information flow, and societal shiftsImpact of increased immigration, technology, and economic shiftsImportance of interacting differently with others and considering values for a good lifeReflection on significant events and information flow during the formative yearsImpact of increased immigration and secularization on cultural cohesivenessChanges in education, societal rituals, and societal landscapeNostalgia for the simplicity and cohesiveness of the pastConcerns about the loss of compassion, critical thinking, and community cohesionEmphasis on reintroducing traditional values and practices into the current culture

The notion of evil is nothing new, but the word itself has become an increasing part of our daily lexicon. Is this word overused? Should we modify our understanding of this word and the way we apply it in our daily life?

Duration: 31:27

Credit: YouTube Segment with Ricky Gervais - Invite Hitler Or Little Girl With Food Allergies

Posted: February 25, 2024

Highlights:
Concept of evil and its evolution in societyDifferent types of evil and their connections to religious beliefsSocietal perception of evil in modern timesEmpathy for the "bad guy" in movies versus real-world perceptions of individuals in powerAssociation of "evil" with religious connotationsHistorical evolution of the concept of evilTypes of evil: moral evil, natural evil, bodily pain, and mental anguishEvil as a failure to take action in situations of sufferingSocietal perception of evil and its portrayal in popular cultureImpact of the word "evil" in modern discourse and its desensitization

In acknowledgement of the exponential growth of podcast listeners around the world, The Sill presents a montage of episode segments for those of you who are new to our podcast. This episode includes excerpts from some of our past ‘Planetary Postcards’ and ‘The Undefinable Spirit’ interviews.

The complete episodes of the included interviewees, in sequential order:

1. TSP064 - The Undefinable Spirit: Dr. Claudia Six on her book, Erotic Integrity.

2. TSP081 - The Undefinable Spirit: Re-imagining Architecture with Robert Arnone.

3. TSP096 - The Undefinable Spirit: Drew Marshall, a red letter agnostic theist.

4. TSP101 - The Undefinable Spirit: Andrea Bird - Dancing on the curve of life.

5. TSP131 - The Undefinable Spirit: Janet-Lynn Morrison - From 0 to fierce.

6. TSP147 - The Undefinable Spirit: Getting casually baked with Johanna Nuding.

7. TSP148 - The Undefinable Spirit: Andrew Welch - ‘Our Second Chance’, part 1 of 3 - Universal Basic Income.

8. TSP153 - Planetary Postcards: Pietro Noce - Bed & Bike in Southern Italy.

9. TSP156 - Planetary Postcards: Bongiwe Dlamini - Eswatini in Africa

10. TSP162 - Planetary Postcards: Ansgar Bittermann - Brainstorming in Berlin.

11. TSP163 - The Undefinable Spirit: John Arnone - Us and Them: Canada, Canadians and The Beatles

12. TSP170 - The Undefinable Spirit: Just Shrink Bigger - Croc E Moses on the road to home.

13. TSP175 - Planetary Postcards: Paul Denhoed - Talking Washi In Tokyo

14. TSP177 - The Undefinable Spirit: The Choice To Homeschool - Stacey Dittman

15. TSP210 - The Undefinable Spirit: The bassoon takes a bow, with Nadina Mackie. (TSP086 Revised)

Duration: 37:38

Posted: February 11, 2024

Highlights:
Here are the main topics of discussion present in the podcast description
Gender differences in emotional expression and sexualityThe balance between art and technology in architectureExperiences with physically and psychologically demanding exercisesFacing mortality and the impact of cancerChallenging childhood experiences and family dynamicsThe exploration of human value systems and societal measures of valueThe impact of COVID-19 on business and travel plansChildhood experiences in rural settings and the impact on perspectiveRedemption, personal growth, and the impact of historical and cultural perceptionsThese topics cover a wide range of personal experiences, insights, and reflections shared by the diverse array of guests on the podcast.

In this post - not - post period of the Covid Chapter, it seems clear that there’s still no absolute clarity about the impact this chapter is having on our individual and collective well being. What happened and how do we gain perspective on that period, and move towards a healing process?

Duration: 37:28

Credit: Excess deaths debate on January 16 with UK Parliament member Andrew Bridgen - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ej5Se4gMRA

Posted: January 28, 2024

Highlights:
COVID-19 pandemicExcess deathsVaccine efficacyPublic health measuresSocietal impactUncertainty and anxietyErosion of trust in institutions and expertsImportance of individual freedomOpen dialogue and inquiryWell-being of individuals and societal implications