Everyone's on some kind of a journey today.
No border wall could ever keep out the "Dust." By Patty Somlo, copyright 2009, used with permission. Visit Patty's website.
Episode 67 contributor and poet Anuja Ghimire is our guest on the Poets' Corner today. Born in Kathmandu and always seeming to visit her homeland in periods of great tumult, she tells us how poetry and place entwine in her life and shares with us some poetry. Read Anuja's bio.
A brief encounter reveals so much of "The Fishermen of Dragon-Tooth Beach." By Michael Paul Hogan, copyright 2001, used with permission. Read Michael's bio.
Not all journeys are long or grand. Sometimes it's the small distances that mean the most, like the search for the "Thrush." By Norbert Kovacs, copyright 2016, used with permission. Read Norbert's bio.
For those who love books, they become almost human beings standing there in their “Dust Jackets.” By Samantha Dutton, copyright 2015, used with permission. Read Samantha’s bio.
Some things just cannot be escaped, especially “The Curse of the Virgin.” By Richard Sensenbrenner, copyright 1992, used with permission. Read Richard’s bio.
In the first ever installment of our Poet’s Corner segment, Kelli Russell Agodon invites me into her office where she shares poetry and we discuss poetry, small presses, and the importance of finding your voice. Visit Kelli’s website or the website for Two Sylvias Press. For photos of the field trip and Kelli's writing space, check out the show notes.
All editors are the same, such sticklers about reading the “Guidelines.” by T.E. Cowell, copyright 2016, used with permission. Read T.E.’s bio.
A literary celebration of a national pastime.
Come with Shawn Aveningo Sanders for "One Final Inning in St. Louis." Copyright 2011, used with permission. Visit Shawn's website.
Susan Vollenweider was with us back on Special Episode #3. She is back with a special guest telling us how she came to know "Baseball: My Way." Copyright 2016, used with permission. Visit Susan's website.
Niles Reddick's famous name has him throwing out a "First Pitch." Copyright 2016, used with permission. Visit Niles's website.
In a brand-new segment, we are diving into the archives to bring back Angela Lombardo's story from last year's baseball opening day special...a gift for you Cubs fans. Copyright 2016, used with permission. Visit Angela's website.
Most of us had someone who helped us learn to love the game. In Bill McStowe's story, it's "Astrid from Sweden." Copyright 2017, used with permission. Check out Bill's previous contribution to No Extra Words and visit his website.
You never know what will help you in this game. Carolyn Martin tells us why "It's Good I'm Slow." Copyright 2011, used with permission. Read Carolyn's bio.
Stay tuned to the end of this episode to hear about Attagirl: your women and girls in baseball podcast. Visit the website or find Attagirl in your favorite podcast app.
Happy baseball season!
Kris