Category: Audio
Pickling Cucumbers in Maine [Interview]
Click to hear Jim’s story Me: Hi Dad. We’re sitting here in the backyard and I am hoping that you will tell me a story about a plant. Dad: When I was younger my parents used to take my sisters and I up to […]
Dad’s Privet Hedge
Two planes. Dad stands on the ladder, I’m lying on my back. His hedge trimmer makes straight lines in the foliage. Meanwhile, my brain is trying to absorb infinity: “ Dad what’s at the edge of the universe?” The hedge-trimmer stops. He looks up at […]
Nonna’s Garden
Click on the audio file above to listen to Maria read her story. “Nonna, why do you love flowers so much?” A question that my grandson asked me one beautiful Spring day. I smiled at him “honey the garden gives me peace.” I have […]