Aside from the first thing- (coffee of course), and bread (delivered fresh to ones door if one were to leave a small bag and some cents in it), and some morning kisses
the daily MUST is for me a bit of the 'outside world'.
Global News from the BBC, NPR's Fresh air and a bit of Woman's hour to keep me up to date on the 'going-ons' of happenings out there and cultures I feel connected to (ought to have some Norsk Radio).
Of late I have heard some shows that I can't stop babbling on about.. here are a few favourites
1. Hostages- (a recent This American Life show)
2.Watching Giants (cool short piece on the underwater culture of whales
(really far more interesting than you would guess!)
3. Sheds- what a clever- funny idea for gathering men together to talk.
4. Last but not least - a piece that really renwed my faith in humanity and the power of what one person with the right vision and attitude (and support) can achieve. Fresh Air Interview with the founder of Home Boy Industries (helping to get gangs off the streets and into skilled employment).
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Fresh Air is daily, This American Life on weekends. I am an NPR junkie so your list brightened my eyes! In Malta too, wow so amazing this new world is... Oh and yes to Home Boy Industries. What a exceptional person ...
ReplyDeleteloved this post juniper! i'm a huge terry gross fan too. and am often caught referring to her. don't know if i heard the one you're referring to be but yes, is it father boyd of home boy industries? very inspirational, but also v. sad because like everyone, their funding sources are being squeezed. will go back and look for that one!
ReplyDeletep.s. how great how you get your bread delivery. that alone would make my hubby move to malta! i'm sure the bread is great too!
Sounds like nice mornings :)
ReplyDeleteGreat! sounds familiar, Except in my case it is through the i-pod in the evenings once petit caramel is asleep and I get busy as a bee!
ReplyDeleteMlle and Janis, it is Home Boy Industries I was referring to at the end and yes it immediately made me want to grab my check book and see what I could do to help. Such a worthy cause (unlike restoring the Hollywood sign).
ReplyDeleteSo you, listening the woman's hour!
ReplyDeleteI ♥ u!
Bread delivery, that's pretty cool!
ReplyDeleteI love listening to the radio!! I worry it's a dying pastime but reading this has given me hope...
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HI carol, certainly with me its alive and well, I love it! Especially when sewing or cooking.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the links...I like it when you share them. Lucky you for the fresh bread at your door...I was just picking on my daughter's friend as he will only eat white Wonder bread, he needs to travel, eh?
ReplyDeleteHi Juniper!
ReplyDeletei connect to the outside world through the internet, though you are making me think i should explore the radio option - i like the idea of the conversations going on whilst i am going about my morning routine.
ReplyDeletethanks for all the links! i never miss npr´s wait wait- it always has me laughing out loud. hugs!
ReplyDeleteLoved the shed piece and waiting to listen to hear the whale piece with my son because I think he will enjoy it, too. Did you hear the recent Fresh Air interview about ants...wow! Glad to see I am not alone in being a radio junkie, especially NPR and This American Life. I also LOVE Pandora radio and The Moth podcasts.
ReplyDeleteThe Home Boy Industries was an inspiring show. I'm still listening every night.
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