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What catalyzes change in my life? Although fear and pain top the list, only inspiration is a sustainable fuel.
- Added: Apr 19, 2011
- Length: 05:36
When I first walked into the nursing home, I saw the residents as "living cadavers." Later I came to love them and celebrate their lives.
Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio
- Added: Mar 17, 2011
- Length: 04:59
- Purchases: 1
Walking on a beach on Australia's east coast, I witnessed my birthday, and the birth of a new year.
- Added: Mar 17, 2011
- Length: 05:11
The events that occurred in Japan last weeks are a reflection of nature's work.
The woodland and lagoon activities along the roadsides, reflect ano...
- Added: Mar 15, 2011
- Length: 07:24
In death is the possibility of harvest - making life from the fruits of the passing season.
- Added: Feb 03, 2011
- Length: 05:25
Celebrating the birthday of my 70 year old friend Louise, who is in full bloom.
- Added: Jan 21, 2011
- Length: 05:41
I've spent much of my life ruled by the long-armed reach of the clock. Now, focusing on the present moment, I'm learning to live outside time.
- Added: Jan 05, 2011
- Length: 05:18
At six years old, in my family's barren living room, Santa furnished our hearts with love.
- Added: Jan 05, 2011
- Length: 05:48
Living in Scotland, where the mid-winter sun barely crests the horizon, a tiny oak seedling unfurled its leaves on solstice morning.
- Added: Jan 05, 2011
- Length: 05:21
- Added: Dec 30, 2010
- Length: 01:14
A personal reflection on the stakes of becoming the godfather to my best friend's first child.
- Added: Dec 25, 2010
- Length: 09:59
Carmen Delzell tells about how her boyfriend left her Saltillo, the town where she's living in Mexico. She looks for him, but can't find him, even...
- Added: Dec 18, 2010
- Length: 03:31
- Purchases: 3
- Added: Dec 12, 2010
- Length: 01:15
Police are looking for a 6 foot 2, 250 pound robber
Bought by PRX Remix
- Added: Dec 11, 2010
- Length: 01:05
- Purchases: 1
- Added: Dec 09, 2010
- Length: :42
- Purchases: 1
Nothing lasts like a temporary repair
Bought by KUT
- Added: Dec 08, 2010
- Length: 01:54
- Purchases: 1
- Added: Dec 07, 2010
- Length: :43
- Purchases: 1
An ancient obese female doll may represent a mother goddess worshipped by Stone Age people
- Added: Dec 05, 2010
- Length: :54
Is there time for life after email?
- Added: Dec 02, 2010
- Length: 01:48
How do rivers, deserts, mountains and solitary monks weather the bitter cold?
Bought by KUFM - Montana Public Radio
- Added: Nov 30, 2010
- Length: 05:48
- Purchases: 1
Their employees have different retirement programs
Bought by KMXT, WRVO Public Media, and KUT
- Added: Nov 28, 2010
- Length: 01:45
- Purchases: 3
In the US your chances of being shot are relatively high.
Bought by PRX Remix
- Added: Nov 26, 2010
- Length: 01:30
- Purchases: 1
You can learn things that will make you uncomfortable
- Added: Nov 25, 2010
- Length: 02:53
If I viewed my life as an experiment, a Petri dish of experience, what would I devote myself to?
- Added: Nov 23, 2010
- Length: 05:24
Imagine giving thanks for every aspect of Creation - how long would that take?
- Added: Nov 23, 2010
- Length: 05:52