Communication

Learning comes from listening and writing. I do a lot of the former and am trying to do more of the latter. Here’s what I’m finding useful.

 
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bird by bird

“Ban perfectionism, get started, write about things that are important to you” are bits of advice from Anne Lamott – and many other writing coaches. Except in this book, Lamott uses her wisdom and wit to stitch together her many tried and true tricks.

 
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hard times

Who knew this ninth grade read would become a cornerstone of my Feast of Humanity journey? Learning about people’s shared experience of one aspect of our history and humanity showed me the power of a collection of single voices.

 
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studs terkel radio archive

A prolific and accomplished interviewer, Studs Terkel used radio to follow his curiosity and educate listeners on topics ranging from civil rights to sports.   This site is an on-going effort to bring Studs Terkel’s radio interviews to life.