Five Questions

In which Michael discusses his enterprise restoring and renting vintage Airstream trailers (Nomad Mobile Motor Lodge), his dream to be a backup singer for Emmylou Harris, the fundamental energy that dogs give him, and being independently wealthy so he can use his magic litter wand. 

In which Susan discusses how other people's successes make her feel, how music has shaped her relationships and made her "a piece of something larger," the heartwrenching experience of taking her daughter away from her foster mother, and more. 

In which Osa talks about Nigerian parenting, leadership, and actually feeling invisible. Osa also introduced me to Nigerian activist and musician Fela Kuti. And if you want to hear Osa rap, check out this video--a collaboration between him and his friend and fellow rapper Ben Lasso. 

In which Toby talks about making ephemeral art, being a karaoke superstar, the time it takes to recover from dancing, how to properly make tea, and how Katell Keineg would feature in the soundtrack of the movie of his life. 

In case you're wondering, you can learn more about Noah Scalin and the art-a-day challenges here: https://makesomething365.blogspot.com

Toby also mentioned the excellent novel by Jeanette Winterson--Written on the Body. 

Until this interview, I hadn't talked with Toby since 1989. This was so much fun. 

In which Susannah Rosenblatt talks about what she learned living in Taiwan, having people in China pat her hair, how traveling influences empathy, and the role of moderation in parenting. 

In which Meg discusses how she would like to swim with cownose rays, her affinity for quilting, her dream of coffee and a good book in a hammock, and the soundtrack playing in her car.

In which Elina discusses what she's learned from the Boy Scouts, names her own executive branch, and imagines life on a houseboat.

In which Julia talks about what we can learn from his Holiness the Dalai Lama, growing up in rural China, and the moment in her childhood that changed everything. 

In which our own sound engineer and theme music composer Chris Salazar discusses the problem of mosquitoes, opportunities he didn't take, places he'd like to show his daughters, and more. 

In which Jennifer discusses her transition from law to faith formation, her unexpected peace ministry, and how Harry Potter is connected to all of it.