I’ve attached a brief excerpt of the recording that I made with the artist Wolf Kahn. This is raw audio, exactly as it happened. You’ll hear my voice as I ask Wolf a question. In the final version, I’ll be edited out and this short take will be combined with other parts of the conversation [...]
Archive for February, 2012
A Look and a Listen Behind the Scenes
Posted in About Story Preservation on February 25, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Maine Poet Laureate ⎥Wesley McNair
Posted in Listen, Poets on February 16, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
From The Poetry Foundation: Often referred to as “a poet of place,” Wesley McNair captures the ordinary lives of northern New Englanders while writing about family conflict and other autobiographical subjects. His poems often explore American dreams interwoven with family drama and public culture. A New Hampshire native who has lived for many years in Mercer, [...]
Considering Gladwell’s ’10,000 Hour Rule’
Posted in About Story Preservation on February 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Some interesting patterns are beginning to emerge as I meet and record people who have achieved a level of success that has distinguished them in their field of endeavor. To date, and without exception, each has found and become involved in their particular life’s work before the age of twelve. And, once found, they never [...]
Great memoirs and biographies
Posted in About Story Preservation on February 6, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Much of my work day is spent researching. Long before I am ready to sit down with someone and record their story, I need to know the person behind the public image. What was their childhood like? How did they come to their craft? Who inspired them? What obstacles did they face [...]
