Reading 9---A conversation with Jodi/Essay on Freedom and Leadership-pages 135-152.  It's a back-porch reading of "Tending to the Past," a book I wrote a few years ago. It is part novel, part memoir, part collection of writings.

Another back-porch reading of "Tending to the Past," a book I wrote a few years ago. It is part novel, part memoir, part collection of writings.   Reading 8: "On Flags, Small Town Lament, and most importantly, Tom McIntyre." (pages 119-133). Thank you for listening.

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Another back-porch reading of "Tending to the Past," a book I wrote a few years ago. It is part novel, part memoir, part collection of writings.   Reading 7 includes a chapter dear to me, called "Jackie and Jim," about my sister and brother in law. This episode--"Heroes, Mentors, and Driving the Loop" (pages 109-118). Thank you for listening.

Another back-porch reading of "Tending to the Past," a book I wrote a few years ago. It is part novel, part memoir, part collection of writings. Through narrative, essays, and poetry, this episode includes a 9/11 poem; The Importance of Math & Science to Democratic Values; and Songlines--pages 87-107

A back-porch reading of "Tending to the Past," a book I wrote a few years ago. It is part novel, part memoir, part collection of writings. Through narrative, essays, and poetry, this episode includes a second encounter with Jodi, a poem I wrote while commuting to college, and more discussions on the American Idea. Hope you enjoy it.

This is Special Episode #3 of  "Stories We Can Tell." It's a back-porch reading of "Tending to the Past," a book I wrote a few years ago. It is part novel, part memoir, part collection of writings.  Through Narrative,  essay, and poetry--I explore what it is that makes teachers so fiercely loyal to the art of teaching, so committed to their calling. 

The beginning of Special Episodes of "Stories We Can Tell." It's a back-porch reading of "Tending to the Past," a book I wrote a few years ago. It is part novel, part memoir, part collection of writings. Through narrative, essays, and poetry, I explores what it is that makes teachers so fiercely loyal to the art of teaching, so committed to their calling. This is a reflection on all that is good in the classroom, giving voice to the beauties, frustrations, and truths that make up a teacher's day. 

What is a sense of place? A combination of characteristics that make a location unique. Your place doesn’t have to be remarkable or breathtakingly beautiful. It can be a common place that gives you an uncommon feeling of contentment. Another reason for tending to the past. Thanks to Shelby Strother and Thomas Woods for the help with describing "place."