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Shortly after we recorded Wind in the Willows, Sarbaga was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s, which worsened until she passed away in February 2020. Sarbaga loved tales, jokes, and stories, and she would no doubt be tickled to listen to this wonderful tale told in her own inimitable and expressive voice. This stands as a fitting tribute to our dear friend, as she continues to delight us all. - Summary by Cynthia Rylander Crossen<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5941</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3f4c6bdfd728b1149718e09def5725ba.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Wind in the Willows (Version 6) - Kenneth Grahame</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wind-in-the-willows-version-6-kenneth-grahame--73307894</link><description><![CDATA["Wind in the Willows (Version 6)" by Kenneth Grahame is a timeless tale that invites listeners into the enchanting world of anthropomorphic animals, exploring themes of friendship, adventure, and the joys of nature. 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Shortly after we recorded Wind in the Willows, Sarbaga was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s, which worsened until she passed away in February 2020. Sarbaga loved tales, jokes, and stories, and she would no doubt be tickled to listen to this wonderful tale told in her own inimitable and expressive voice. This stands as a fitting tribute to our dear friend, as she continues to delight us all. - Summary by Cynthia Rylander Crossen<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>23396</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>badger,family,grahame,mole,recorded,sarbaga,tickled,toad,willows,wind</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3f4c6bdfd728b1149718e09def5725ba.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
