Jun 17 2008
Scenes from Childhood: When the Bell Rings
Draco the Dragon and Spittin’ Willy. The sissy, the shrimp, the scholar and the bully. Meet them in this glimpse into the classroom and the playground. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]
Archive for the 'Radio Series: Childhood' Category
May 24 2008
Scenes from Childhood: Skating on Thin Ice
I wonder how many times I heard the warning: “Ginna, you’re skating on thin ice!” This episode explores the joys of getting into trouble. You’ll hear: John Waters talking about his favorite game of imagination, “Car Accident” A young me threatening to spank a car’s tires, and an older me watching home movies with my [...]
May 22 2008
Scenes from Childhood: In My Mother’s Kitchen
I’ve finished digitizing all ten childhood programs! Here’s one about the experience of home as a sanctuary from the cruelties endured at school. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]