Monday, December 31, 2007
Their Kind of People or Totally Geeking Out.
I have a confession to make.
I love National Public Radio.
I think the addiction began sometime during my post-graduation stint as a travelling OT, when Monday mornings meant an hour long commute to an Ocala clinic. Morning Edition kept me company on the way to work, and All Things Considered saw me home.
When we moved to Phoenix, I discovered that their NPR station offered talk shows all day long.
Honestly, I'm surprised that my children didn't grow up thinking that our radio had only one station that worked.
My husband's not much better. He indulges me in Saturday does of Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, Car Talk, and the Prairie Home Companion. He's been a contestant on Wait, Wait (and won, thank you very much), and faithfully plays the Sunday Puzzler every week on the way to church, emailing his answers in later in the week in hopes of mentally duking it out with "Puzzle master" Will Shortz and claiming the much-coveted NPR lapel pin and deluxe Scrabble set.
The acquisition of iPods has opened up a whole new world of on demand NPR. Splendid Table. A Way With Words. PRI and BBC programs galore.
Can you see where this is going?
Yes, our children have succumbed as well. The TQ, of her own volition, called into A Way With Words to ask Martha and Graham a question. She was selected to go on the air, and I was called by the show's producer to set up a time for her call in.
I commented to the producer. "You know, when my daughter was selected for your show, she told me, 'Wow, Mom, I guess this makes us a family of huge nerds'.".
"Maybe", replied the producer. "But you're our kind of people".
True enough.
My sister shares some of my NPR obsession...especially for the StoryCorps project. So, as part of her (and my) Christmas present, guess who got the last slot in the Orlando StoryCorps tour?!?!
I am ridiculously excited about this.
We're currently debating who should be the interviewer and who should be the interviewee. In the meantime, I could use your help.
What would you ask me (or my sister) if you were interviewing me for the project? Leave your questions in the comments. Maybe I'll answer them on the blog in preparation for the January 17th appointment.
I love National Public Radio.
I think the addiction began sometime during my post-graduation stint as a travelling OT, when Monday mornings meant an hour long commute to an Ocala clinic. Morning Edition kept me company on the way to work, and All Things Considered saw me home.
When we moved to Phoenix, I discovered that their NPR station offered talk shows all day long.
Honestly, I'm surprised that my children didn't grow up thinking that our radio had only one station that worked.
My husband's not much better. He indulges me in Saturday does of Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, Car Talk, and the Prairie Home Companion. He's been a contestant on Wait, Wait (and won, thank you very much), and faithfully plays the Sunday Puzzler every week on the way to church, emailing his answers in later in the week in hopes of mentally duking it out with "Puzzle master" Will Shortz and claiming the much-coveted NPR lapel pin and deluxe Scrabble set.
The acquisition of iPods has opened up a whole new world of on demand NPR. Splendid Table. A Way With Words. PRI and BBC programs galore.
Can you see where this is going?
Yes, our children have succumbed as well. The TQ, of her own volition, called into A Way With Words to ask Martha and Graham a question. She was selected to go on the air, and I was called by the show's producer to set up a time for her call in.
I commented to the producer. "You know, when my daughter was selected for your show, she told me, 'Wow, Mom, I guess this makes us a family of huge nerds'.".
"Maybe", replied the producer. "But you're our kind of people".
True enough.
My sister shares some of my NPR obsession...especially for the StoryCorps project. So, as part of her (and my) Christmas present, guess who got the last slot in the Orlando StoryCorps tour?!?!
I am ridiculously excited about this.
We're currently debating who should be the interviewer and who should be the interviewee. In the meantime, I could use your help.
What would you ask me (or my sister) if you were interviewing me for the project? Leave your questions in the comments. Maybe I'll answer them on the blog in preparation for the January 17th appointment.
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4 Comments:
Since I had to ask DH WHAT this was...I think I'll forgo the questions...but I think it sounds pretty neat for you guys. I just have never been able to listen to talk radio. DH does. My brother does. I have friends that do. But me? I guess I can't focus that long...I don't know. Hope to see you all tomorrow if even only briefly.
Susan
Heather,
I've enjoyed following your blog for the last seven months or so. One of the most helpful things I've read was the post about what you did instead of worrying about the latest scan: work and pray. I would like to know how or why you realized/decided that working and praying are the best things to do in that situation. Also, tell us what you've learned about trusting Him and praying when afraid.
I look forward to hearing your interview!
I would ask you how these things have molded you:
-loving, guiding and challenging your children as individuals
-to talk about your missions trip to Uganda, and how some friendships that seem to run so deep can change unexpectedly
-learning to support friends and spouses through dark times and medication (ouch, that might be too personal!)
-dealing with the loss of your father when you were pg with your first baby
-how you maintained an identity in the medical field (Midwest & doula jobs) even though you chose to walk away 'professionally' to be a mom
I could go on, but I should stop now. I can't wait to hear the interview!!!
Where are you??? I've missed you, and would love to hear how the interview went last week. Please update us soon!
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