Five Questions

In which the insightful and stylish Tracey discusses human rights, magical practices, having Clarissa Pinkola Estes whispering in her ear, the lessons of living in a cartoon forest, and more. Learn more about Tracey's work here. 

In which you hear from Clay how his increasing understanding of how the world works affects the everyday choices he makes, how he's a "church junkie," why he would like to witness Lincoln giving the Gettysburg Address, and what exactly he believes. 

In which D discusses taking on another's point of view, artistic collaboration, the idea that place can be a person, and what her favorite things are to make. 

Check out D's #40for40 poetry project here: https://sites.google.com/site/dmropoetry/the-40for40-project-2015-2017

In celebration of Pride Weekend, I give you my interview with Matt Corey, who was my first-ever out gay friend, and who had a big influence on me as a writer and a human. Listen closely to hear Matt talk about people's unheard need for contentment, the perils of virtuosic talent, and missing the bus on September 11, 2001. 

In which you'll learn about John's fantasy taco machine and his overall commitment to tacos, as well as finding a cure for childhood cancer. 

During our interview, I neglected to mention that I met John at All Souls Church, Unitarian when my husband and I and he and his wife (previous Five Questions guest Danielle Henry were in a class together. 

In which Gay proclaims her desire to ride a horse, perhaps while channeling Loretta Lynn and Taylor Swift as a country singer. Be transported into Gay's memories through the smell of camelias, cinnamon toast, and more. 

April is a wonderful hostess, whose fantasy dinner party would include such guests as Joan of Arc, Bruce Springsteen, Winston Churchill, Thomas Jefferson, and, last but not least, Jesus. 

Also if you are putting together a space mission, April will be on board as your spaceship chaplain. You're welcome. 

Dani grew up riding a motorcycle and is the most youthful looking grandmother I've ever seen. If you have a medical emergency, you'll want her by your side. 

I promise you will want to visit the shop that Tammy would theoretically open. Tammy also seems remarkably talented at finding remarkable places to watch the sun rise. 

What makes Danielle feel loved and cared for: "When my children crawl into my lap even when it's 85 degrees because I'm home to them." 

Who should be honored in a museum? All those anonymous Black women who do the hard work people don't acknowledge. "It's so many women and it's work that has to be done. I just want somebody to know their names." 

Listen to the podcast to hear more!