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ArchivesPumpkins, Pumpkins, and more PumpkinsBy John Walters on Thursday, October 31, 2002.Three short interviews and a story about the ubiquitous vegetable. We meet a New Hampshire man who this month set a new world record for the biggest pumpkin ever, a scientist at UNH who's developing new pumpkin varieties, and a farmer and dentist who built a catapult over two years and at a cost of $20,000 to launch pumpkins and promote his farm stand. Also, we hear a pumpkin story from writer Rick Agran. A pumpkin grower, thrower, breeder, and reader today on the Front Porch. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Award Winning Children's Writer Karen HesseBy John Walters on Wednesday, October 30, 2002.Brattleboro resident Karen Hesse is one of this year's winners of a Macarthur Fellowship- the so called "genius grant." She's written picture books for young children and serious novels for teenagers. In may of her books, Karen explores some of the toughest issues we face- racism, nuclear accidents, poverty -in ways children can understand. Her 1998 book, "Out of the Dust," about the dust bowl of the 1930's won the Newbury award. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Antarctica in Words and PicturesBy John Walters on Tuesday, October 29, 2002.Jim Mastro is a scientist, writer and photographer. He used to work for the US Antarctic Program and spent a total of five years- between 1983 and 1997- living on the frozen continent. His new book, "Antarctca: A Year at the Bottom of the World," explores life in Antartica through words and a lot of unforgettable photographs. Jim talks about the place he calls the most beautiful on earth. Jim's Antarctica website is www.antarcticaonline.com listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
The Impossible TeamBy John Walters on Monday, October 28, 2002.The New England Patriots were one of the most unlikely champions ever. They came from out of nowhere to a last minute victory in the XXXVI Super Bowl. It was a team without superstars, led by a quarterback nobody wanted. Sportswriter Nick Cafardo covered the team, and has written a new book about that championship season. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
A Novel 16 Years in the MakingBy John Walters on Friday, October 25, 2002.Michael Burns talks about his book "Gemini" and the long struggle to get it published. "Gemini" is the story of a young man in the late 60's whose life has fallen apart and brought him back to his hometown. Michael Burns is a teacher at St. Paul's School in Concord. Learn more at www.ponchapress.com Also, Victoria Shouldis revisits the story Ocean Born Mary and the man who made her a legend. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Music of the SpheresBy John Walters on Thursday, October 24, 2002.Marty Quinn is a musician and computer scientist from Lee. He has managed to combine his talents in an unusual way. Marty takes the data collected from things like ice core samples, earthquakes, and solar activity and interprets them in musical terms. His latest work is called the Climate Symphony. Find out more about Marty's projects at www.quinnarts.com listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Divinity and PoetryBy John Walters on Wednesday, October 23, 2002.Pat Parnell is a poet, retired professor, and lifelong Catholic who was dissatisfied with the traditional image of God as male figure with overwhelmingly male characteristics. Pat has found female imagery in the Bible and in other faith traditions. She's used them to deepen and broaden who own faith and she's put them into a series of poems. Her new collection is called "Snake Woman and Other Explorations, Findind the Female in Divinity," published by Peter E. Randall. www.perpublisher.com listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
The Complex Changes of a New England YearBy John Walters on Tuesday, October 22, 2002.The traditional seasons of New England are winter, spring, summer, and fall... along with "mud" and "black fly," if you're feeling put-upon by the environment you live in. Naturalists Charles Johnson and Nona Bell Estrin are inviting us into a deeper awareness of seasonal changes in New England. Their new book is called "In Season: A Natural History of the New England Year." listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
The Mystery Novels of Archer MayorBy John Walters on Monday, October 21, 2002.Archer Mayor has been writing mystery novels every year since 1988. In the latest installment of the Joe Gunther series, he lets another character some into the foreground. In ?The Sniper?s Wife? we get a better look at Willy Kunkle, a good cop, but a hard guy to be around. But character focus isn?t the only shift in Mayors latest book. He has taken most of the action out of Southeast Vermont and placed it in New York City. Visit his website at www.archermayor.com listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Pane e SaluteBy John Walters on Friday, October 18, 2002.Dierdre Heekin and Caleb Barber are the proprietors of Pane e Salute, an Italian bakery, cafe, and restaurant in Woodstock, Vermont. They seek to recreate the best of Italian cuisine and hospitality. They've put their love of food and all things Italian into a new book, also called "Pane e Salute." The book combines essays about their travels in Italy and their life in Vermont, with recipes from the restaurant. More at www.invisiblecitiespress.com listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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