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ArchivesMusic to Help Cope with GriefBy John Walters on Friday, August 31, 2001.Michael Whitman of Lyme, NH, is the organizer of ?Before Their Time,? a CD consisting of music designed to help survivors cope with an early or unexpected death, from suicide, accident, or for any other cause. Whitman was inspired to pursue the project after the death of his teenaged son and he talks about how the music can play a role in the grieving process. ?Before Their Time? is also the name of non-profit organization, which uses the money generated from sales of the CD to support hospice and suicide-prevention groups in the Upper Valley. www.beforetheirtime.org This was originally broadcast in April of this year. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Two Childrens' Writers on Bogmen and FairiesBy John Walters on Thursday, August 30, 2001.Janet Buell is creator of the "Time Travelers" series, about archeological investigations into mummies, cadavers, and other ancient mysteries. And Tracy Kane writes about fairy houses, helping younger children experience the wonder of nature. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Caribbean Music in the North CountryBy John Walters on Wednesday, August 29, 2001.Eric Rollnick is a musician and instrument builder whose specialty is the steel drum. He leads a steel band called Mango Groove Steel Band and he?s creating community drum ensembles. He gives workshops and presentations and he runs a music store in Conway called Ajaja Music. Find out more at www.ajajamusic.com. For information on the new community steel drum band forming in Concord, email Rik at rikster2@mediaone.net. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Bridging Generations and Telling StoriesBy John Walters on Tuesday, August 28, 2001.Fran Lyons of Newbury is the creator of ?Journey With Me.? It?s a project that involves creative-writing workshops and partnerships that bring the elderly and young people together. The seniors pass along their traditions and their stories, and get help putting their stories in written form. Find out more at www.journeywithme.org listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Judson Hale of Yankee MagazineBy John Walters on Monday, August 27, 2001.He’ll talk about his more than 40 years at Yankee and the Old Farmers Almanac. Hale reflects on New England people and culture and the challenge of moving Yankee in new directions, while retaining its loyal readers. Yankee Magazine is on-line at www.newengland.com listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
A Modern Writer Tries to Preserve the PastBy John Walters on Friday, August 24, 2001.Nicholson Baker is known for controversial novels like ?Vox? and ?The Fermata.? But these days, he?s battling to save old paper. He says major libraries are destroying part of our history, by replacing old books and newspapers, with microfilm. He?s saved some old papers in a warehouse in Rollinsford, and he?s written a book, Double Fold, about his fight. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Environmentally Friendly FishBy John Walters on Thursday, August 23, 2001.More people are eating more fish, but there are concerns about overfishing, and depleting the world?s oceans. Henry Lovejoy is the founder of EcoFish, a company that sells only seafood harvested in sustainable ways. He wants to give consumers access to high-quality, guilt-free fish. He also hopes to prove that sustainability can be profitable. See more at www.ecofish.com listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Carrying the Torch at the Union LeaderBy John Walters on Wednesday, August 22, 2001.Joe McQuaid has worked at the paper since he was a teenager. He?s now the publisher and president. He talks about the legacy of William and Nackey Loeb? remaining an independent paper in an era of mergers? and why, earlier this year, he published his own account of an unsolved mystery from 65 years ago. The Union Leader is online at www.unionleader.com listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
A Young Musician Who Plays Old MusicBy John Walters on Tuesday, August 21, 2001.Joyce Andersen is a fiddler, singer and songwriter. She had a lot of success playing in other people?s bands, but now she has struck out on her own. She plays and sings traditional folk songs, and writes songs in traditional styles. Her latest project is a joint album with Harvey Reid, longtime folk artist from the Seacoast. Find out more at www.joyscream.com or www.woodpecker.com listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
The Real Story of a Notorious NovelistBy John Walters on Monday, August 20, 2001."Peyton Place" created a furor and set records for sales in the 1950's but its creator, Grace Metalious, had a short and unhappy life. Our guest, Robert Perreault, is an expert on the history of Manchester and the life of Grace Metalious. We'll hear about her childhood in Manchester, her life in Gilmanton, and her death in Boston. For more information about Robert Perreault's talks and tours, you can go to the New Hampshire Humanities Council web page at www.nhhc.org and the Manchester Historical Society web page at manchesterhistoric.library.net listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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