An episode as essential as peanut butter. 1. *Tears Shed with Strangers* by **Raphael Umphres** 2. *Happy Birthday* by **Lisa Howell** 3. Surprise!!!! Thanks so much to our submitters! Submit your short story or poetry or book excerpt to: **[email protected]** Next week: Our first poetry exclusive episode! The Pretty Trees Podcast - Pretty Poetrees edition! Next next week: Exciting surprises!