David Bouchier’s weekly essays are full of unexpected observations and whimsical opinions. Listeners will relish his entertaining, enlightening, and sometimes exasperated commentaries on the routines that carry us through the year, the surreal rituals of
Commentator David Bouchier suggests that these times demand some hard thinking.
Commentator David Bouchier considers the many things we may or may not remember on Memorial Day.
Commentator David Bouchier reflects on the uncertain future that today's graduates face.
Commentator David Bouchier speculates about the secrets of suburban life.
Commentator David Bouchier suggests that it might do us good to be alone sometimes.
Commentator David Bouchier considers what we might learn from the wedding season.
Commentator David Bouchier wonders why angry adolescent boys seem to be running the world.
Commentator David Bouchier considers some historic forms of tax collection.
Commentator David Bouchier tries to be philosophical about identity theft.
Commentator David Bouchier offers some history to help us make sense of April Fools' Day tomorrow.
Commentator David Bouchier pays tribute to a comic genius.
Commentator David Bouchier recalls a memorable trip to Ireland when he was young.
Commentator David Bouchier reflects on what we can learn from quotations.
Commentator David Bouchier considers the advantages of a new political order.
Commentator David Bouchier is nostalgic for the vanishing world of hobbies.
On President's Day, commentator David Bouchier recalls the personal style of the first president.
Commentator David Bouchier recommends a Valentine's Day contract to avoid romantic misunderstandings.
Commentator David Bouchier suggests a natural way to cope with the winter blues.
On Mozart's birthday, commentator David Bouchier reflects on the phenomenon of the child genius.
Commentator David Bouchier suggests a way of bringing peace to cultural wars.
Commentator David Bouchier suggests that there are some languages we really ought to learn.
Commentator David Bouchier offers some good advice from the 18th century.
Commentator David Bouchier prepares to put 2025 on paper.
Commentator David Bouchier finds a lot to like about the holiday season.
Commentator David Bouchier takes a peek behind the mall and sees Santa's elves at work.
Commentator David Bouchier is glad that Ebenezer Scrooge finally got the right idea.
Commentator David Bouchier is daunted by the annual task of choosing Holiday gifts.
Commentator David Bouchier suggests that family celebrations are a time to tread carefully.
Commentator David Bouchier observes that absolute power has seldom worked well in the past.
Commentator David Bouchier suggests a new approach to political leadership.
Commentator David Bouchier hopes that the election result will depend on our thoughts rather than our feelings.
Commentator David Bouchier is thankful that the dark ages are far behind us.
Commentator David Bouchier remembers an old book with a contemporary message.
Commentator David Bouchier observes that history tarnishes some reputations, but sometimes it takes a while.
Commentator David Bouchier wonders if we can learn something from ancient Rome, apart from Latin.
Commentator David Bouchier wonders what it takes to change people's minds.
Commentator David Bouchier wonders whether everybody really knows what everybody knows.
Commentator David Bouchier has a solution for the problem of overtourism.
Commentator David Bouchier offers some unwanted advice to this year's freshmen.
Commentator David Bouchier speculates that a long weekend may not be too short after all.
Commentator David Bouchier speculates that no amount of education can compensate for the whimsical variations of human nature.
Commentator David Bouchier speculates that the gambling industry may soon be our only industry.
Commentator David Bouchier hopes that the presidential debate will make us proud.
Commentator David Bouchier discusses the symbolism of a man's haircut.
Commentator David Bouchier suspects that the end of the world has been delayed too often.
Commentator David Bouchier believes that global warming will have political consequences.
Commentator David Bouchier believes that Dr. Sigmund Freud could diagnose our problems.
Commentator David Bouchier fails to visit a wellness center.
Commentator David Boucher wonders how short a bucket list can get before it vanishes altogether.
Commentator David Bouchier thinks we have too many choices, except when we have too few.
Commentator David Bouchier wonders why walking in the suburbs seems to be so dangerous.