Category Archives: Local

Leanne Meadows Ladin

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Legendary Santa’s Stories from the Chair

Original air date: December 23, 2011

“Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus! He is Legendary Santa and he has made Richmond, Virginia his home for 75 years. From the day after Thanksgiving to the afternoon of Christmas Eve, Legendary Santa, sitting in his great gilded chair amidst the twinkling lights of Santa Land, listens to the Christmas wishes of thousands of youngsters and the young at heart. Generations of Richmonders have made visiting Legendary Santa a cherished Christmas tradition since he first set up shop downtown at the grand flagship store of Miller and Rhoads. His followers come from across town, as well as from across the country. They all make their pilgrimage, from near or far, because of one pure and enduring belief…this is the real Santa.”

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Noah Scalin

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Unstuck: 52 Ways to Get
(and Keep) Your Creativity
Flowing at Home, at Work
and in Your Studio

Original air date: November 11, 2011

“In this book are 52 inspiring project prompts designed for any field and any level of experience. The activities can be done randomly or one per week for an entire year of creativity building. With tasks divided by time commitment (from 30 seconds to several hours), pick one that fits your schedule and get started right now! There’s plenty of room to sketch, journal, and document your experiences. Along the way, peek inside the brains of 12 creative professionals and see exactly how they stay motivated. Unstuck is the ultimate DIY guide to regaining your creative flow!”

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Phil Ford and Beth Brown

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Richmond Macabre: Nightmares from the River City

Original air date: September 30, 2011

“Welcome to Richmond, Virginia, a city in which tradition and proper appearances are held in the highest regard. Those who pay close attention, however, know that something sinister has made its home in this town… These fifteen tales of ghosts, vampires, zombies, and unnameable terrors dare you to peer into the shadows of the River City, but you must first be certain you are prepared to glimpse the horrors that lie within.”

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Dr. Kelly Lambert

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The Lab Rat Chronicles

Original air date: September 23, 2011

“What can the common laboratory rat tell us about being human? According to behavioral neuroscientist Kelly Lambert, a whole lot. Her twenty- five-year career conducting experiments that involve rats has led her to a surprising conclusion: Through their adaptive strategies and good habits, these unassuming little animals can teach us some essential lessons about how we, as humans, can lead successful lives. From emotional resilience and a strong work ethic to effective parenting and staying healthy, the lab rat is an unlikely but powerful role model for us all.”

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Rich Babbitt

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From Paperboy to Boomer

Original air date: September 9, 2011

 

“This curious book tells the stories of the work standards, people practices, business basics, and leadership skillsthat we learned while we were only 13 and 14 years old! Babbitt describes how the Boomer Work Ethic was founded in these two jobs, Paper Routes and Lawn Mowing, and how they taught us self-initiative, self-motivation, and self-discipline.”

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