Two writers of very different times, genres, styles and gender share a birthday. A rosy poem from Robert Frost closes out the morning.Listen HEREJune 6th, Thursday | Two Writers
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June 5th, Wednesday | A Runaway Best-Seller
Uncle Tom’s Cabin might be just another old book now…but it was the runaway best-seller in the 19th Century. Plus, a related poem.Listen HEREJune 5th, Wednesday | A Runaway Best-Seller
June 4th, Tuesday | The US Army had….Camels?
Before land rovers and tanks, the US Army tried…camels. Find out why. A nature poem by birthday poet brings us back to reality.Listen HEREJune 4th, Tuesday | The US Army had….Camels?
May 31st, Friday | Walt Whitman
Walt Whitman, as a child, had a chance encounter with Lafayette and worked for multiple newspapers before publishing his masterpiece, Leaves ofListen HEREMay 31st, Friday | Walt Whitman
May 30th, Thursday | All about Joan
Joan of Arc’s birthday is unknown, but since today is her feast day, we are diving into her story. Plus, a summer-yListen HEREMay 30th, Thursday | All about Joan
May 29th, Wednesday | JFK & a Sherpa
A duo ascends to the top of Mount Everest. JFK was in office during the Cold War AND Civil Rights. Birthday poet’s poem.Listen HEREMay 29th, Wednesday | JFK & a Sherpa
May 28th, Tuesday | But wait: there’s Moore
The first ever-recorded solar eclipse interrupted a battle and ended a war! The bard of Ireland and an Australian radio-physicist share a birthday.Listen HEREMay 28th, Tuesday | But wait: there’s Moore
May 24th, Friday | Memorial Day & Modern Kitchens
Does your kitchen have a ‘work triangle’? Meet the Mother of the Modern Kitchen. Plus a special poem in honor of Memorial Day.Listen HEREMay 24th, Friday | Memorial Day & Modern Kitchens
May 23rd, Thursday | Goodnight Moon and Mr. Moog
The first classical album to go platinum doesn’t sound all that classical… A taxonomist and the author of Goodnight Moon share aListen HEREMay 23rd, Thursday | Goodnight Moon and Mr. Moog
May 22nd, Wednesday | Sherlock & a Sports Legend
Birthdays: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock, and the greatest athlete of the 20th century. A joyful poem to start the day.Listen HEREMay 22nd, Wednesday | Sherlock & a Sports Legend