http://wordybirds.org A Weekly Discussion About Books and Ideas Fri, 04 May 2012 21:43:31 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 2008-2009 petehumes@gmail.com (Liz Humes) petehumes@gmail.com (Liz Humes) 1440 ftp://fidget.dreamhost.com/wordybirds.org/wp-content/uploads/inrich_115x115.jpg http://wordybirds.org 144 144 A Weekly Discussion of Books and Ideas from the Studios of WRIR 97.3 LPFM in Richmond, Virginia Wordy Birds is a weekly discussion about books, words and ideas, hosted by Liz Humes and produced at the studios of WRIR 97.3 FM in Richmond, Virginia. books, authors, interview, richmond, radio Liz Humes Liz Humes petehumes@gmail.com no no http://wordybirds.org/2011/12/23/leanne-meadows-ladin/ http://wordybirds.org/2011/12/23/leanne-meadows-ladin/#comments Sat, 24 Dec 2011 03:07:42 +0000 lizhumes http://wordybirds.org/?p=913 Continue reading →]]> http://wordybirds.org/2011/12/23/leanne-meadows-ladin/feed/ 0 0:00:01 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[...] 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.” Listen to the show: Local, Nonfiction Liz Humes no no http://wordybirds.org/2011/11/11/noah-scalin-3/ http://wordybirds.org/2011/11/11/noah-scalin-3/#comments Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:56:35 +0000 lizhumes http://wordybirds.org/?p=890 Continue reading →]]> http://wordybirds.org/2011/11/11/noah-scalin-3/feed/ 0 0:00:01 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 activit[...] 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!” Listen to the show: Local, Nonfiction Liz Humes no no http://wordybirds.org/2011/09/30/phil-ford-and-beth-brown/ http://wordybirds.org/2011/09/30/phil-ford-and-beth-brown/#comments Sat, 01 Oct 2011 01:34:25 +0000 lizhumes http://wordybirds.org/?p=870 Continue reading →]]> http://wordybirds.org/2011/09/30/phil-ford-and-beth-brown/feed/ 0 0:00:01 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, kn[...] 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.” Listen to the show: Fiction, Local Liz Humes no no http://wordybirds.org/2011/09/23/dr-kelly-lambert/ http://wordybirds.org/2011/09/23/dr-kelly-lambert/#comments Sat, 24 Sep 2011 01:41:59 +0000 lizhumes http://wordybirds.org/?p=836 Continue reading →]]> http://wordybirds.org/2011/09/23/dr-kelly-lambert/feed/ 0 0:00:01 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 experiment[...] 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.” Listen to the show: Local, Nonfiction Liz Humes no no http://wordybirds.org/2011/09/09/rich-babbitt/ http://wordybirds.org/2011/09/09/rich-babbitt/#comments Sat, 10 Sep 2011 02:15:52 +0000 lizhumes http://wordybirds.org/?p=866 Continue reading →]]> http://wordybirds.org/2011/09/09/rich-babbitt/feed/ 0 0:00:01 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! Bab[...] 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.” Listen to the show: Local, Nonfiction Liz Humes no no http://wordybirds.org/2011/08/12/brian-burns/ http://wordybirds.org/2011/08/12/brian-burns/#comments Sat, 13 Aug 2011 02:22:27 +0000 lizhumes http://wordybirds.org/?p=825 Continue reading →]]> http://wordybirds.org/2011/08/12/brian-burns/feed/ 1 0:00:01 Lewis Ginter: Richmond’s Gilded Age Icon Original air date: August 12, 2011 “As a war hero, philanthropist and entrepreneur, Lewis Ginter was many things to Richmond. Performing integral missions for “Stonewall” Jackson and [...] Lewis Ginter: Richmond’s Gilded Age Icon Original air date: August 12, 2011 “As a war hero, philanthropist and entrepreneur, Lewis Ginter was many things to Richmond. Performing integral missions for “Stonewall” Jackson and Robert E. Lee, Ginter was commended for gallantry on the battlefield and became affectionately known as the “Fighting Commissary.” After the war, Ginter was the first major marketer of the hand-rolled cigarette in America. He developed one of America’s first streetcar suburbs and built the magnificent Jefferson Hotel, a symbol of Richmond’s ambition and prosperity. But beyond the well-known history of this River City icon, there are many aspects of his personal and professional life that few know about. Join local writer Brian Burns as he delves into the hidden history of Ginter’s extraordinary life to fill in the gaps between Ginter the man and Ginter the legend.” Listen to the show: Local, Nonfiction Liz Humes no no http://wordybirds.org/2011/05/27/jack-r-johnson/ http://wordybirds.org/2011/05/27/jack-r-johnson/#comments Sat, 28 May 2011 03:00:38 +0000 lizhumes http://wordybirds.org/?p=772 Continue reading →]]> http://wordybirds.org/2011/05/27/jack-r-johnson/feed/ 0 http://wordybirds.org/2011/04/22/tameka-b-hobbs/ http://wordybirds.org/2011/04/22/tameka-b-hobbs/#comments Sat, 23 Apr 2011 03:19:59 +0000 lizhumes http://wordybirds.org/?p=792 Continue reading →]]> http://wordybirds.org/2011/04/22/tameka-b-hobbs/feed/ 0 http://wordybirds.org/2011/01/21/elizabeth-thalhimer-smartt/ http://wordybirds.org/2011/01/21/elizabeth-thalhimer-smartt/#comments Sat, 22 Jan 2011 01:13:04 +0000 lizhumes http://wordybirds.org/?p=657 Continue reading →]]> http://wordybirds.org/2011/01/21/elizabeth-thalhimer-smartt/feed/ 0 http://wordybirds.org/2011/01/07/gene-cox/ http://wordybirds.org/2011/01/07/gene-cox/#comments Sat, 08 Jan 2011 03:32:57 +0000 lizhumes http://wordybirds.org/?p=803 Continue reading →]]> http://wordybirds.org/2011/01/07/gene-cox/feed/ 0