403 - This is the fourth episode in a multi-part series to share universal art terms used in the study and practice of visual arts. Today's episode covers words starting with a "H" and continues through to letter "N". These terms are commonly used when discussing and describing art. Use your mind's eye to picture how you think the art will appear ;…

402 - This is the third episode in a multi-part series to share universal art terms used in the study and practice of visual arts. Today's episode covers words starting with a "D" and continues through to letter "G". These terms are commonly used when discussing and describing art. Use your mind's eye to picture how you think the art will appear ;)…

411-Lilacs, Love and Laughter with Martha Pineno This brief episode "sprouted" during my time in Rebel Writers, a group offered twice a week, hosted on Zoom for predominantly age 50+ women to discuss AND work on their writing projects: blogs, articles, poems, books, etc. The music for the Mind the Muse podcast was composed by Martha Pineno and is a…

410-Somewhere is a Nowhere Van with Adventures, host Martha Pineno, guest Joe Whiting A couple weeks passed since I launched my newest adventure as an Air BnB host. This is an add-on to hosting Mind the Muse Podcast -- and the bakehouse Ohio Baked! How wonderful it was to have an overnight traveler willing to be interviewed for this podcast. You ca…

400 - This is the second of a multi-part series to share universal art terms used in the study and practice of visual arts. Today's episode covers words starting with a "C" that are commonly used when discussing and describing art. The music for the Mind the Muse podcast was composed by Martha Pineno and is available from www.creativecoachingcompan…

As part of my ongoing Heal with Your Art -- Wellness Workshop programs, here's a re-broadcast and re-make of a live online session. The sound may be funky in the center section, but as you listen in a quiet space, you will hear what you need to know about creating your place of comfort for creating -- a mandala -- moondala, earthdala, sundala. Get …

377a-Sound Portrait Irish Celebration of Harpist Turlough O'Carolan. Today's presentation features solo oboe performing O'Carolan's melodies. Just the facts from the Encyclopaedia Britannica: Turlough O'Carolan, also called Terence Carolan (born 1670, near Nobber, County Meath, Ireland, died March 25th, 1738, Alderford, County Roscommon), one of th…

400 - This is the first of a multi-part series to share universal art terms used in the study and practice of visual arts. Today's episode covers words starting with an "A" and "B" that are commonly used when discussing and describing art. The music for the Mind the Muse podcast was composed by Martha Pineno and is available from www.creativecoachi…

398 - Be My Love Valentine Celebration with Martha Pineno. LOVE -- sight, sound, senses -- and sentences -- "Be My Love" is a popular song with lyrics by Sammy Cahn and music by Nicholas Brodszky. It was written for Mario Lanza, who sang it with Kathryn Grayson in the 1950 movie The Toast of New Orleans. This is a tribute to the love of our family …

397 - Snow-Ice-Winter-Celebration. Today's episode features poems from the winter compilation book by Jane Yoland: "Once Upon Ice" a hardcover book, published January 1, 1997. You can purchase it: https://www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-Ice-Jane-Yolen/dp/1563974088 The photography in the book makes it one to cherish for art as well as treasured poems. I c…

392 - Writing to Manage your Mind and Muse with host Martha Pineno. Go ahead and try one or all of these suggestions to assist and access more creative writing adventures to increase your productivity. The music for the Mind the Muse podcast was composed by Martha Pineno and is available from www.creativecoachingcompany.com/shop/ Remember to follow…

396 - Christmas carols are written and composed with words and notes that last through the decades. Many holiday hymns have been with us for centuries. This episode features reading, singing and playing traditional Christmas carols and a recording from a 2013 holiday. My family sang as an ensemble every year from as long as I have memory. The music…

394 - Not a Morning Person -- "Why I Won't Get Out of Bed" with reading and commentary by Martha Pineno. An entry from a journal of my mother from when she was studying, pursing and promoting her writing. The music for the Mind the Muse podcast was composed by Martha Pineno and is available from www.creativecoachingcompany.com/shop/ Remember to fol…

393 - listen to "The Pumpkin," a poem written by John Greenleaf Whittier (1807 - 1892) read by Martha Pineno. Pumpkin puree mixing is "spread" around in sound in the background. The music for the Mind the Muse podcast was composed by Martha Pineno and is available from www.creativecoachingcompany.com/shop/ Remember to follow, rate and review. Invit…

391-9 Activities that Clear your Mind. When you need a break from all your cranium chatter -- try one or all of these suggestions to add ease to your mind and allow for more access to creative thoughts. The music for the Mind the Muse podcast was composed by Martha Pineno and is available from www.creativecoachingcompany.com/shop/ Remember to follo…

389 - Todays episode is a succinct commentary and inquiry podering the practice of events that include beer and wine tasting to aquire operating costs in lieu of soliciting direct donations for libraries, galleries, plays, ballet, schools, orchestras. What is your opinion of this money making method? Beer or Books. Words or Wine. Dance or Drink. Bo…

390 - Tribute to Victims and Survivors of Trauma, with host Martha Pineno This episode is a musical tribute featuring "Crystal Clouds" composed to commemorate victims and survivors of September 11th, 2011. Moved and inspired by the creativity of artists who presented sculptures and architectural plans for a memorial building in the year following t…

388 - Todays episode explores podcast creation with the combination of poetry reading and music composition. The featured poem and tune are English Country Garden -- a traditional melody for the 1800s which became popular in England. The tune was arranged by many composers including Percy Grainger. From Wikipedia: "Country Gardens" is an old Englis…

387 - Yellow Food to Boost Your Mood with host Martha Pineno Today's episode explores how eating, baking and cooking with yellow food and spices can boost your mood and wellness. The music for the Mind the Muse podcast was composed by Martha Pineno and is available from www.creativecoachingcompany.com/shop/ Remember to follow, rate and review. Invi…

386 - Patriotic Hymns, Poems and Celebration Music with Martha Pineno. Today's episode includes readings of poetic song lyrics from hymns and piano music for a patriotic celebration of Americana and Independence Day in the United States. The intro and ending music for Mind the Muse podcast was composed by Martha Pineno and available from www.creati…

385 - "Music Man for Many Seasons" -- a reading by Martha Pineno for Father's Day from the book "Collectibles," a memoir by my mother, Mariam D. Pineno. Collectibles is filled with gems from my mom's childhood, career, travels and later life observations. This podcast features the chapter she wrote in tribute my dad, Francis L. Pineno, a skilled mu…

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Wind Down with Wind - Peace on Porch - Comfort Chimes episode features two separate outdoor wind chimes: one placed in my back yard and another hanging on the front porch. From early morning and throughout the day, chimes provide a random, yet regular source of comfort year round. The music for the Mind the Muse podcast was composed by Martha Pinen…

Memorial Day was created to remember and honor the service of soldiers in the military. This episode features a recording from a 2013 visit with Johnny Boise, long-time friend of my maternal grandfather, Frank Davis. Johnny was anticipating his 100th birthday celebration. My mother and I drove to Corning, New York to enjoy the event. Johnny was ori…

382 - "Tribute to a Lady" -- a reading by Martha Pineno for Mother's Day from the book "Collectibles," a memoir by my mother, Mariam D. Pineno. Collectibles is filled with gems from my mom's childhood, career, travels and later life observations. This podcast features the chapter about my grandmother, Rhea C Davis who was also a skilled musician, w…

381- lessons for songbirds -- captive or wild -- 1794 instructions with the New and Complete Bird Fanciers Delight training method as read by Martha Pineno Were birds ever used as primordial, feathered music recorders? People can teach birds to talk and sing as described through the Bird Fancyer’s Delight with a select few songbirds trained to -- S…

380- Singing Lesson for Birds - Bird Fanciers Delight with Martha Pineno We know we can teach birds to talk and sing. But were birds ever used as primordial, feathered music recorders? The Bird Fancyer’s Delight explores and describes how caged songbirds were trained to -- SING. The music for the Mind the Muse podcast was composed by Martha Pineno …

379-Interrelating the Arts in General Education - "Frills, are Basic" by Martha Pineno Ideas, techniques, philosophies often cycle around through the years, decades, centuries This is a reading of an essay written in 1979 for a music course I took in college. the Arts are not "frills" in our educational system. They are an essential aspect of all e…

375 - Daily sit-down dinners have become a difficult tradition to maintain. Table manners can create an extra challenge for children. In this episode, I share a poem that voiced the dismay with: "Don't leave the table till your plate is empty!" Eating everything on your plate was a mainstay meal expectation in mid-century families. What mealtime tr…

377-Sound Portrait Irish Celebration of Harpist Turlough O'Carolan. Today's presentation features solo oboe performing O'Carolan's melodies. Just the facts from the Encyclopaedia Britannica: Turlough O'Carolan, also called Terence Carolan (born 1670, near Nobber, County Meath, Ireland, died March 25th, 1738, Alderford, County Roscommon), one of the…

374-Art Therapy Activies You Can Try at Home with Martha Pineno. Today's episode shares about 12 activities you can try on your own to aid in you daily discovery and process of healing past and present pain. Donations: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/mindthemusepodcast https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/marthapineno The music for the Mind the Muse pod…

372 - Opalessence - For your heART -- a poem reading by Martha Pineno. Today's episode is a tribute to my mother who was a skilled musician, writer, educator. She could create a picture with words in a flash of her flair pen. The music is a compilation of excerpts with classical duets from the Arts in the Parlor series hosted in the early 2000s. I'…

371-Beating Winter Blahs - Winter in the Northeast can be challenging. Writing poetry, painting, reading, practicing, cooking, baking or joining in with nature can help beat the winter blues and blahs. The background music is "Quietness of the Snow" is an excerpt of music composed by Marti and was recorded for Clearing the Air cd in 2006 Donations:…

370 - What you say, do, or make can affect people you meet in profound ways -- the effect of your creativity is often reciprical. Today I share the story of the pretzel (and cookie) and how the creation of the comfort food impacted the lives of a father and his two sons. Donations: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/mindthemusepodcast The music for th…

369-Todays guest is Kathy Clark. Kathy graduated from Millersville University in 1981 with a bachelor’s degree in English. She worked as a journalist for a weekly newspaper about 5 years. She decided to pursue her interest in social work and worked for about 35 years in the mental health field as a Case Management Supervisor at Lancaster Co. BHDS. …

368- Explore a few changes to banish the after holiday blues to help you make an easy transition in the new year. The music for the Mind the Muse podcast was composed by Martha Pineno and is available from www.creativecoachingcompany.com/shop/ Remember to follow, rate and review. Invite your friends to listen and be fans and join our FB group: www.…

367-Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year -- Here are a few suggestions to help you make an easy transition into 2023. The music for the Mind the Muse podcast was composed by Martha Pineno and is available from www.creativecoachingcompany.com/shop/ Remember to follow, rate and review. Invite your friends to listen and be fans and join our FB gro…

366 - How to survive and thrive in the wonderfully cold winter months. The music for the Mind the Muse podcast was composed by Martha Pineno and is available from www.creativecoachingcompany.com/shop/ Remember to follow, rate and review. Invite your friends to listen and be fans and join our FB group: www.facebook.com/groups/mindthemusepodcast/ Inc…

365 - Todays episode celebrates family history through my mother's blogpost that was written in 2013. I'm reading "Tastes and Smells - Then and Now" as presented through her blog. The music for the Mind the Muse podcast was composed by Martha Pineno and is available from www.creativecoachingcompany.com/shop/ Remember to follow, rate and review. Inv…

364 - Todays episode is an exploration of the connection between poetry, baking . . . and creativity. 10X Snowfall - written by MDPineno in 2012. I'm reading my mom's poem and the recipe she helped me make to offer in my former art/music studio coffeehouse/bakery. I now operate a licensed home bakery in Ohio: OH Baked (Ohio Baked) The music for the…

363 - Todays episode is from a blogpost written by my mother when she was 83. My mom loved music, reading -- and writing, but lost momentum after the death of dad a few years earlier. Creating an online blog helped mom get back into writing for a few more years. Since mom is no longer with us with her voice and stories, I can share the sounds and s…

Hans Christian Anderson created this classic over a century ago. It was adapted slightly by Peter Braun for our new century and read to you by Martha Pineno. The music for the Mind the Muse podcast was composed by Martha Pineno and is available from www.creativecoachingcompany.com/shop/ Remember to follow, rate and review. Invite your friends to li…

Todays episode 361, is a Tribute to Teresa Deckard, my friend, former flute colleague from York, Pennsylvania, USA Teresa had some roots in West Virginia - a bit closer to where I currently reside. I've known Teresa for over two decades. Her devotion and spirituality was the connection that helped keep me grounded in faith during a "behind closed d…

357-2 Healing Through Art is an auditory art lesson with host Martha Pineno. Listen to general commentary about learning to draw. Today's ARTivity explores drawing leaves. Originally hosted as an online Zoom call with participants from several countries, Marti shares her expertise in art training so you can draw and explore methods and find peace i…

357-1 Today's ARTivity explores Drawing Leaves and Trees. Healing Through Art is an auditory art lesson with host Martha Pineno. Originally hosted as an online Zoom call with participants from several countries, Marti shares her expertise in art training so you can draw and explore HUMOR and find peace in the process. The music for the Mind the Mus…

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356 - Healing Through Art is an auditory art lesson with host Martha Pineno. Today's ARTivity explores HUMOR and ART and how you can draw STICK FIGURES to help with your healing and in describing your YOGA positions. Originally hosted as an online Zoom call with participants from several countries, Marti shares her expertise in art training so you …

355 - Healing Through Art is an auditory art lesson with host Martha Pineno. Today's ARTivity explores HUMOR and ART and how drawing funny faces can help with healing. Originally hosted as an online Zoom call with participants from several countries, Marti shares her expertise in art training so you can draw and explore HUMOR and find peace in the …

353 - Healing Through Art Wellness Workshop is an auditory art lesson with host Marti Pineno. Today's ARTivity briefly explores COLOR and its effect on healing. Originally hosted as an online Zoom call with participants from several countries, Marti shares her expertise in art training so you can draw and explore COLOR and find peace in the process…

352 - Healing Through Art Wellness Workshop is an auditory art lesson with host Marti Pineno Originally hosted as an online Zoom call with participants from several countries, Marti shares her expertise in art training with LINE and PATTERN so you can draw in peace in the process. The music for the Mind the Muse podcast was composed by Martha Pinen…