Podcasts about explore diabetes

It's Thanksgiving week, which for many of us means eating too much turkey and pumpkin pie. For others, it means getting into arguments with your Gen Z cousin who, in a fit of righteous rage, calls you a settler colonialist and storms out of the dining room.  Whatever your holiday may bring, we here at Honestly wanted to bring you a drop of delight from none other than the most delightful man on planet Earth: David Sedaris.  Sedaris is a humorist and author of many best-selling books: Calypso, Theft by Finding, Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Naked, Holidays on Ice, Barrel Fever. . . and most recently, Happy-Go-Lucky, which I had the privilege of talking to him about last December. It's probably my favorite episode of all time. What makes David's writing so unforgettable is his ability to find something meaningful and true in the utterly mundane; the way he finds humor in the most horrific moments in life; and his commitment to the lost art of making fun of ourselves.  So for today's episode, we are thrilled to have David here to read an essay he calls “Punching Down.” It is funny, it is frank, and fair warning, if you are a parent of small children, it might also be a little bit offensive. Happy Thanksgiving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the first episode in our Design Better series on the creative process. In this series, we're going beyond the confines of design to speak with some of the most creative people in the world, to learn how they approach collaboration, come up with innovative ideas, and overcome creative obstacles. We'll speak with guests like Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar; Autumn Durald Arkapaw, cinematographer for Loki and Wakanda Forever, and OK Go, one of the most creative bands in the world right now. Before we get there though, we have a very special guest for you. You may have first heard of David Sedaris from his annual reading of The Santaland Diaries on National Public Radio in the U.S., a story that chronicles his misadventures as Crumpet the holiday elf, and has been a holiday tradition for over 30 years. Or, if you're like us, you may have gotten to know him from some of his early books like Naked. And if you don't know David Sedaris, you're in for a real treat. We chat with David about his acute powers of observation, how he prototypes his essays in front of live audiences, and whether fear exists in his creative process. One quick announcement before we get started. We're continuing to explore new ways to help you learn, grow your career, hone your craft, and get inspired here at Design Better. As part of that, we'd like to invite you to 3 free AMAs (“Ask Me Anything”) with some amazing experts:  First, on September 21st, Dan Mall, founder of Design System University, who's helped companies ranging from Eventbrite, to Nike, to United Airlines, develop and deploy sustainable design systems will share what he's learned to help designers get the respect they deserve while scaling digital products sustainable. Next, on September 28th, Judy Wert, co-founder of Wert & Co, who has been guiding the careers of top designers through ups and downs in the job market, will join us for an open discussion where you can ask questions, get career guidance, and gain perspective on the challenging design and tech job landscape. Finally, on October 4th, Debbie Millman, host of Design Matters —the first podcast about design, and one of the longest running shows in the world—will be with us and you'll have a chance to ask one of the best interviewers in the world what inspires her and what she's learned about creativity over the course of her career. For more details and to sign up for free to each AMA, go to dbtr.co/AMA2023. Bio David Sedaris is the author of Barrel Fever and Holidays on Ice, as well as collections of personal essays, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, When You Are Engulfed in Flames, and his most recent book, Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls, each of which became an immediate bestseller. Please visit the links below to help support our show: Methodical Coffee: Roasted, blended, brewed, served and perfected by verified coffee nerds

Ello girlies, final Patreon-oldie but goodie coming up for you before the girls are back next week (with a merch announcement!). Chose this one because although there are a few old bits (a brief chat about Khloe Kardashian having another baby with Tristan Thompson, for example,) we speak a lot about the inner workings of how Love Island manages to capture the nation/world each season (plus, its relationship to fast fashion, the mental health aspect and the influencer pipeline), then how books became a hot girl accessory and, in honour of that, our hot girl book recommendations.Book recs in order:Bluets by Maggie NelsonMike Nichols: A LifeAnything by David Sedaris - like Me Talk Pretty One Day, Let's Explore Diabetes with OwlsMidnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John BerendtWhat Artists Wear by Charlie PorterElena Ferrante's Neapolitan quartetDevotion by Patti SmithWhat I Loved by Siri HustvedtSwing Time by Zadie SmithThe Seven Lives of Evelyn HugoSorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bookwaves/Artwaves is produced and hosted by Richard Wolinsky. Links to assorted local theater & book venues   Bookwaves David Sedaris, whose latest collection of essays is titled “Happy Go Lucky,” and is just out in trade paperback, is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky. Recorded June 9, 2022 at Book Passage Bookstore in Corte Madera, California. David Sedaris is author of thirteen books, including Me Talk Pretty One Day, A Carnival of Snackery, The Best of Me, Calypso, Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls and others. He has been a commentator on NPR and CBS. In this wide-ranging interview he discusses life during the pandemic, his views on talking with Trump supporters, his relationship with his siblings, including his sister Amy Sedaris and her appearance on The Mandalorian, how he molds his essays, and other topics. Photos by Richard Wolinsky. Complete 65-minute Radio Wolinsky podcast.   Review of “The Wizard of Oz” at ACT's Toni Rembe (Geary) Theatre through June 25, 2023.   Book Interview/Events and Theatre Links Note: Shows may unexpectedly close early or be postponed due to actors' positive COVID tests. Check the venue for closures, ticket refunds, and vaccination and mask requirements before arrival. Dates are in-theater performances unless otherwise noted. Some venues operate Tuesday – Sunday; others Wednesday or Thursday through Sunday. All times Pacific Time. Closing dates are sometimes extended. Book Stores Bay Area Book Festival  Lists of guests at the upcoming Book Festival, May 6-7, 2023, event calendar and links to previous events. Book Passage.  Monthly Calendar. Mix of on-line and in-store events. Books Inc.  Mix of on-line and in-store events. The Booksmith.   Monthly Calendar. On-line events only. Center for Literary Arts, San Jose. See website for Book Club guests in upcoming months. Green Apple Books. Events calendar. Kepler's Books  On-line Refresh the Page program listings. Live Theater Companies Actor's Reading Collective (ARC).  See website for past streams. Alter Theatre. See website for upcoming productions. American Conservatory Theatre  The Wizard of Oz  adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, based on the classic motion picture, June 1 – June 25. Aurora Theatre  Hurricane Diane by Madeleine George, June 16 – July 16. Streaming July 12 -16. Awesome Theatre Company. Check website for upcoming live shows and streaming. Berkeley Rep Let The Right One In, a stage adaptation by Jack Thorne. Through June 25, 2023 at the Roda Theatre. Out of Character, written and performed by Arfel Stachel, June 23 – July 30, Peets Theatre. Boxcar Theatre. See website for calendar listings. Brava Theatre Center: See website for events. BroadwaySF: Into the Woods, June 20-25, Curran. Les Miserables, July 6 – 23, Orpheum. Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, August 1-27, 2023, Golden Gate. Broadway San Jose: Beetlejuice, August 1 – 6. California Shakespeare Theatre (Cal Shakes). No 2023 season scheduled. See website for events calendar. Center Rep: In The Heights, May 27  – June 24. Central Works The Dignity Circle a new scheme by Lauren Smerkanich June 24 – July 23. Cinnabar Theatre. Tosca, June 9 – 25. Contra Costa Civic Theatre 2023-2024 season: Sondheim on Sondheim; Tintypes. Curran Theater: Into The Woods, direct from Broadway, June 20-25, 2023. Custom Made Theatre. Tiny Fires by Aimee Suzara, postponed to a later date in 2023. Cutting Ball Theatre. See website for upcoming season. 42nd Street Moon. She Loves Me, June 8 – June 24, Gateway Theatre. Golden Thread  See website for ongoing special events. Landmark Musical Theater.  My Unauthorized Hallmark Movie Musical, June 17, 4 pm, at the Landmark, 533 Sutter, SF. Lorraine Hansberry Theatre. In The Evening By The Moonlight by Traci Tolmaire, co-created and directed by Margo Hall, June 15 – July 2, Young Performers Theatre, Fort Mason, San Francisco. Magic Theatre. Josephine's Feast, August 2 – 20. See website for other events at the Magic. Marin Theatre Company Odyssey written and directed by Lisa Peterson, August 31 – September 24. Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts Upcoming Events Page. New Conservatory Theatre Center (NCTC)  Drag Queen Storytime Gone Wild starring the Kinsey Sicks, July 5 -16. Oakland Theater Project.  Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Edward Albee, May 26 – June 18. Pear Theater. Falsettos,  June 30 – July 23. PianoFight. Permanently closed as of March 18, 2023. Presidio Theatre. See website for upcoming productions Ray of Light:  Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical, September 8 – October 1, Victoria Theatre. The Rocky Horror Show, Oasis Nightclub, October 6  – 31. See website for Spotlight Cabaret Series at Feinstein's at the Nikko. San Francisco Playhouse.  A Chorus Line starts June 22, 2023. SFBATCO See website for upcoming streaming and in- theater shows. San Jose Stage Company: 40th Anniversary Celebration, June 26, 2023. Shotgun Players. Yerma based on the play by Federico Garcia Lorca. Through June 18. South Bay Musical Theatre: Rent, September 30 – October 21. The Breath Project. Streaming archive. The Marsh: Calendar listings for Berkeley, San Francisco and Marshstream. Theatre Rhino  Streaming: Essential Services Project, conceived and performed by John Fisher, all weekly performances now available on demand, New performances most Wednesdays. TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, June 7 – July 2, 2023, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Word for Word.  See schedule for  one-night readings and streaming performances. Misc. Listings: BAM/PFA: On View calendar for BAM/PFA. Berkeley Symphony: See website for listings. Chamber Music San Francisco: Calendar, 2023 Season. Dance Mission Theatre. On stage events calendar. Oregon Shakespeare Festival: Calendar listings and upcoming shows. San Francisco Opera. Calendar listings. San Francisco Symphony. Calendar listings. Filmed Live Musicals: Searchable database of all filmed live musicals, podcast, blog. If you'd like to add your bookstore or theater venue to this list, please write Richard@kpfa.org                   The post Bookwaves/Artwaves – June 15, 2023: David Sedaris appeared first on KPFA.

This week it is David Sedaris part two - or David Sedaris redux. We loved our conversation with him and as we said last week, were we to limit the conversation to just one podcast, we'd have to cut out some of the good stuff. This week David talks about his empathy for those who come to hear him speak or who ask him to sign a book, his love for reading appearances, how he tries out new material on audiences, and how those audiences don't seem to remember any of what he read. Listen to the end for a funny anecdote. Our bookstore this week is Arundel Books in Seattle - the store David said was his favorite ‘indie' in the U-S. Books Mentioned in the Podcast: Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris Calypso by David Sedaris Barrel Fever by David Sedaris Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris When You are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris Carnival of Snackery: Diaries (2003-2020) by David Sedaris SantaLand Diaries by David Sedaris Theft by Finding: Diaries (1997-2002) by David Sedaris Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris Naked by David Sedaris Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris The Best of Me by David Sedaris Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris This Boy's Life by Tobias Wolff The Collected Short Stories of Tobias Wolff by Tobias Wolff The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne Pulp by Charles Bukowski Babel by R.F. Kuang Freshwater for Flowers by Valerie Perrin The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

David Sedaris, whose latest collection of essays is titled “Happy Go Lucky,” is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky. Recorded June 9, 2022 at Book Passage Bookstore in Corte Madera, California. David Sedaris is author of thirteen books, including Me Talk Pretty One Day, A Carnival of Snackery, The Best of Me, Calypso, Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls and others. He has been a commentator on NPR and CBS. In this wide-ranging interview he discusses life during the pandemic, his views on talking with Trump supporters, his relationship with his siblings, including his sister Amy Sedaris and her appearance on The Mandalorian, how he molds his essays, and other topics. Photos by Richard Wolinsky. The post David Sedaris, “Happy Go Lucky,” 2022 appeared first on KPFA.

David Sedaris, whose latest collection of essays is titled “Happy Go Lucky,” in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky. Originally known for his commentaries on “This American Life” on NPR, David Sedaris has now written 13 books, all of which have become best-sellers, including the early “Me Talk Pretty One Day,” and later “Calypso,” “Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls,” and collections of his diaries. He has a home in North Carolina, and lives in England. In this wide-ranging interview he discusses a wide variety of topics, including the death of his father, his views toward politics and the pandemic, how he creates humor in his essays, and more. Recorded June 9, 2022 at Book Passage bookstore in Corte Madera. California. Photos: Richard Wolinsky. The post David Sedaris, “Happy Go Lucky,” 2022 appeared first on KPFA.

Vicky and Joe are BAAAAAACK baby, and as is standard they've made a half-arsed effort for Halloween. Sorry about that. But there is a brand new feature: Vicky is doing a masters degree in creative writing, so stand by for regular creative nonfiction writing tips. In the main feature, though, the intrepid duo revisit email marketing—specifically for authors. Tune in to find out why you need an email list, plus a bunch of useful stuff like how often do you email? What do you write about? Who even cares?   Key Takeaways: [4:00] Casa dingle and chicken update!  [5:15] Vicky is going back to school and she's specializing in creative nonfiction.  [6:30] How do you get started in nonfiction?  [10:35] Play with the pronouns in your writing work. See how it feels. Does it still make sense?  [10:55] Vicky answers a listener's question! What are Vicky's tips on email marketing?  [13:20] Don't base all of your marketing on a platform you don't control.  [15:50] What should you write about in your emails?  [18:00] Vicky has a freebie out right now! Join her 29 day writing challenge. [19:40] Have a question? Email Vicky! She loves hearing form you!    Mentioned in This Episode: Website Creative Book Coaching Join Vicky's Power Hour Join Vicky's Masterclass Buy Vicky's Book That's What She Said: Tales of Business Success from Women Just like You by Vicky Fraser Banish the Blank Page of Doom Fast Grab Vicky's Book Template Bundle Come Join Vicky's Writing Challenge! Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast Email Vicky: Vicky@vickyfraser.com Lord of the Silver Bow Book by David Gemmell Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls Book by David Sedaris

Patrick reads Sedaris, talks about Medicare4All, and concludes Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls.

This week we decided to highlight the funniest conversation we had with Josh Hilden, our guest from Episode 03, and give you a selection of books about Owls - or Taxidermy! If you haven’t heard this episode, please click over (Episode 83) and listen - or listen again! That conversation inspired this list - and can you believe Tami’s read the first 3 and Owls of the Eastern Ice in on her TBR??!! Tami’s Recommendations Hoot by Carl Hiaasen Mostly Dead Things by Kristen Arnett (Tami talks more about this book in Episode 22 from Season 1) Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris Owls of the Eastern Ice: A Quest to Find and Save the World’s Largest Owl by Jonathan C. Slaght   Other Books Mentioned With Teeth by Kristen Arnett   Media Mentioned Escape to the Chateau - on Peacock TV

My Effing Desk: S1 E9Comedian + Writer Crystal Lowery: No Expiration Date on TalentComedian and writer Crystal Lowery talks about creativity as redemption, the therapy of comedy, and smashing patriarchal expectations of mothers.Take the listener survey!Support the Podcast on Patreon!Follow Crystal on Facebook and Instagram.Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris*The Primal Scream: America's Mothers Are In Crisis (NYT article)Untamed by Glennon Doyle*Bossy Pants by Tina Fey *A Swim in a Pond in the Rain by George Saunders*Enjoying the show? Take a minute to rate it and leave a review so new listeners can find it!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Pinterest, and YouTube. Learn more at www.myeffingdeskpodcast.comGet in touch at myeffingdeskpodcast@gmail.com Tags: Crystal Lowery, creativity, motherhood, humor, author, writer, stand-up, comedian, screenwriter, passion, inspiration*Amazon affiliate linkSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/myeffingdeskpodcast )

This week is part one of Good One’s two-part series on written comedy, you know, comedy in ~book form~ Host Jesse David Fox’s guest this week is humorist David Sedaris, the bestselling author of the books Calypso, Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and many more. He is also a regular contributor to The New Yorker. The pair sit down and chat about how David’s writing process compares to that of a stand up’s, what type of person makes a good character, and where to find the best public bathrooms in New York City, especially during Covid Times. You can buy David’s newest book, The Best of Me, wherever books are sold. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Jesse David Fox on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Sedaris is the author of Calypso, Theft by Finding, Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls, Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk, When You Are Engulfed in Flames, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Holidays on Ice, Naked, and Barrel Fever. He is a regular contributor to The New Yorker and BBC Radio 4. He lives in England and is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. This Episode's Sponsors: This episode is brought to you by Amazon Publishing and the new short story collection Nothing Like I Imagined by Mindy Kaling. Download today at amazon.com/mindystories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dallas Public Library personal librarians Kat and Misty talk comfort reads, David Sedaris and Billy Holliday impressions, the cast of Mad Men being good at being terrible men from the 60s, and the Human Centipede. Titles mentioned in this episode include: • Rivers of London series by Ben Aaronovitch • The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath • Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman • Coraline by Neil Gaiman • Becoming by Michelle Obama • Flight of the Conchords • Theft by Finding: Diaries by David Sedaris • Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris • Mad Men • Boys for Pele by Tori Amos • The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald • Human Centipede • On the Road by Jack Kerouac • Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs • Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov Ask a Personal Librarian to pick your next read, listen or watch by visiting www.dallaspubliclibrary.org/dplwhatsnext

Today, Kaytee and Meredith are here with a special episode for you! We are sharing 15 of the listener “presses” we received in our call to action! You’ll hear from each of those 15 listeners and then our commentary on each press, but none of our other regular segments. This was one of our most popular episodes of Season 1, so we hope you love it this year as well! As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down!  *Please note that all book titles linked above are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . . BOTM Ad (these are Goodreads links so you can check out these books and decide if you want to grab them from BOTM or not!): 2:30 - The Shadows by Alex North 2:39 - The Whisper Man by Alex North 2:52 - Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia 3:55 - The Beauty in Breaking by Michele Harper 4:09 - Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottleib 4:13 - Being Mortal by Atul Gwande 4:50 - Use our link and code CURRENTLYREADING to get your first book for $9.99 Listener Presses: 6:00 - The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett (Sarah) 6:03 - The Mothers by Brit Bennett 8:31 - A Burning by Megha Majumdar 8:37 - Passing by Nella Larsen 8:48 - Novel Pairings Podcast episode about Passing by Nella Larsen 9:06 - The Forgetting Time by Sharon Guskin (Nicole) 12:11 - The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo (Lindsay) 14:03 - Commonwealth by Ann Patchett 15:01 - An Elderly Lady is Up to No Good by Helene Tursten (Jennifer) 17:06 - Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips (Joy) 19:07 - Beartown by Fredrick Backman 19:40 - The Mother-in-Law Cure by Katherine Wilson (Alanna) 21:51 - Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate (Theresa) 27:01 - The Scorpio Races by Maggie Steifvater (Nicole) 30:03 - Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris (Whitney) 30:57 - Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by David Sedaris 31:49 - Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris 31:50 - Naked by David Sedaris 31:58 - Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris 32:01 - Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris 32:28 - Theft by Finding by David Sedaris 32:59 - Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwoood (Frances) 33:57 - The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood 34:11 - The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood 34:12 - MaddAddam by Margaret Atwood 34:24 - The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood 35:43 - The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: The Mysterious Howling by Mary Rose Wood (Emily) 36:35 - Episode 42 of Season 1 with Heather Chollar 37:04 - Mary Poppins by PL Travers 37:54 - Reincarnation Blues by Michael Poore (Amy) 39:57 - Uprooted by Naomi Novik (Morgan) 41:45 - A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer 42:37 - With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo (Kaytee) 46:16 - We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson (Holly) 47:35 - The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins 47:36 - Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com

Our guest this week, Emily McKeehan, left a job in the insurance industry to follow her dream of becoming a high school English teacher because she felt that was what she has been called to do. When she saw a Facebook article about how therapy dogs can help young elementary students with their reading, she had the crazy idea of trying them with her students at Eastern High School, which is in eastern Jefferson county outside Louisville. What she hoped for was to build confidence in her reluctant freshman readers, but what she got was so much more. Emily talks to us about some books that are reliable favorites of her students year after year, what kind of students she feels get the most from working with a reading therapy dog, and what TV show was her bridge to loving the true crime genre. We feel lucky to have had the chance to interview Emily the day before the Kentucky governor called off schools in the state for the corona virus pandemic. Books discussed in this episode: 1- The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie 2- The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd 3- The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare 4- The Freedom Writers Diary by Erin Gruwell and the Freedom Writers 5- Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris 6- The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule 7- I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara 8- In Cold Blood by Truman Capote 9- Notes from a Young Black Chef by Kwame Onwuachi and Joshua David Stein 10- Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann   You can find us on FB, instagram (@perksofbeingabookloverpod) and on our blog site at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com Perks airs on Forward Radio 106.5 FM and forwardradio.org every Wednesday at 6 pm, Thursdays at 6 am and 12 pm. We have purchased the rights to the theme music used.

The blog: didionandhawthorne.blubrry.net Books 2018: LOTR #3-TolkienDeadeye Dick-VonnegutFrom Here to Eternity-DoughtyPalm Sunday-VonnegutThe Elephant Vanishes-MurakamiGod Bless You, Dr. Kevorkian-VonnegutThe Sound and the Fury-FaulknerMr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore-SloanA Brief History of Time-HawkingThe Stranger-CamusAbsolutely on Music-MurakamiAll The Pretty Horses-McCarthyIndignation-Roth1Q84-MurakamiATPH (again)Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls-SedarisWhite Noise-DelilloThe Year of Magical Thinking-DidionDrive-PinkThe White Book-KahnIf This Isn’t Nice, What Is?-VonnegutThe Secret Agent-ConradInnocence-DahlDeath of Ivan Ilych and Other Stories-TolstoyCalypso-SedarisHuman Voices-P. FitzgeraldAnna Karenina-TolstoyThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks-SklootThe White Album-DidionSlaughterhouse Five-VonnegutThe Handmaid’s Tale-AtwoodEverything That Remains-Nicodemus/MillburnLess-AustBeautiful Darkness-Garcia/StohlBeautiful Chaos-Garcia/StohlBeautiful Redemption-Garcia/StohlMother Night-VonnegutTYOMT (again)The Great Gatsby-FitzgeraldClock Dance-TylerI Married a Communist-RothHT (again)Something Wicked This Way Comes-BradburyThe Wind-Up Bird Chronicle-MurakamiOption B.-Sandberg/GrantI Am I Am I Am-O’FarrellAn Absolutely Remarkable Thing-GreenThe Handmaid’s Tale (yes, this is #3)Frankenstein-ShelleyThe Joy Luck Club-TanV for Vendetta-Lloyd/MooreJailbird-VonnegutSleep of Memory-ModianoOliver Twist-DickensKilling Commendatore-MurakamiDress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim-SedarisChasing Red-RoninAlways Red-RoninPrometheus-5-VonnegutA Tale of Two Cities-DickensA Pale View of Hills-Ishiguro

left to right: Richard Wolinsky, David Sedaris and David's boyfriend Hugh. David Sedaris, whose latest collection of essays is titled “Calypso,” in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky. David Sedaris has a national following based first on his contributions to the NPR radio show “This American Life,” and later with essays collected in such books as “Barrel Fever,” “Me Talk Pretty One Day” and “Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls.” His latest collection, “Calypso,” follows on the heels of the publication of his diaries from 1977 to 2002, and while often comedic, also deals with darker issues such as the death of his sister Tiffany, and politics in America today. In this wide ranging discussion recorded in late June, 2018, he talks about gay parades, his father's obsession with Trump, his own obsession with garbage collection and fitbit steps, and how he creates and molds his essays.   The post David Sedaris appeared first on KPFA.

Recorded on June 6, 2018   Book Talk starts at    Get ready for our summer swap (slated to begin in late June), hosted by the wonderful Sandra (SweetSerendipity37).  Check out this thread and vote to let Sandra know you’d like to participate.           We are hosting our annual Mother Bear KAL starting June 1, and ending on August 31, 2018.  Any bears you have knit or crocheted in 2018 are eligible to be entered for prizes.  If you want more information about the Mother Bear Project, please go here.  Don't have a pattern?  Please go here to order a pattern!  It will be sent via US mail with a very short turn-around time.  Our FO thread is here - please post a separate photo for each bear you make!  And thank you to our wonderful listeners and vendor friends for donating prizes for the KAL. Tracie talked about the Knitting on the Run podcast and thanked Monique for her mention of the Mother Bear Project on her podcast and encouraging people to knit or crochet bears!   KNITTING     Barb in her Welcome Spring cowl Barb has finished: 1.  Welcome Spring Cowl by Diane L. Augustin, using Stitch Together Dreamy DK in the This Pussy Grabs Back colorway 2.  Mount Airy Socks by Mary Lucas, using Duren Dyeworks Awesome Sock Blank  3.  Mother Bears #132, 133, 134     Tracie in her Leaf Press Shawl Tracie has finished: 1.  Mother Bears 125-130 2.  Leaf Press Shawl by Judy Marples, from a Craftsy Kit in Cloudborn Highland Sport in the Caribbean and Dolphin Blue colorways 3. Maine Baby Hat by Fiber of Maine in Juniper Moon Farms Cumulus Dappled in the Coral Coast colorway Barb continues to work on: 1.  Tale as Old as Time Cowl by Anne Vally, using Must Stash Yarns & Fiber Perfect Self-Striping Sock in the Beauty and the Beast colorways 2.  Misty Scarf by Kaffe Fassett, using Rowan Kidsilk Haze Stripe (now discontinued) in a pale blue and pale pink colorway and a darker blue, cranberry and hot pink colorway. 3.  Fragment Tee by Clare Mountain using Knit Picks Lindy Chain in the Blue Bell colorway   Gilda scarf                                         Barb has cast on: 1.  Gilda scarf by Twisted Sisters using Fiesta Yarns Linette in the Tourmaline colorway 2.  Rose City Rollers by Mara Catherine Byner, using leftover Knit Picks Hawthorne Speckle Yarn in the Cosmic Speckle colorway Tracie continues to work on:   1.  Lake Effect by Amy Miller in Baah La Jolla in the California Poppy colorway 2.  Knitting at the Library Cowl by Cori Eichelberger in Invictus Yarns Beyond Mini-Set in the Forest colorway 3.  Bellora Tee by Samantha Kirby, using Knit Picks Lindy Chain in the Thicket and Harbor colorways 4.  Simple Skyp Socks by Addrienne Ku in Invictus Yarns Master of My Feet in NoCKRs 2015 colorway   BOOKS     Barb finished: 1.  Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris 2.  Knitlandia by Clara Parkes 3.  The Glass Forest by Cynthia Swanson 4.  Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen 5.  The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See     Tracie has finished: 1.  Light in August by William Faulkner 2.  Beyond Obsession: The Shocking True Story of a Teenage Love Affair Turned Deadly by Richard Hammer   Barb is currently reading: The House by the River by Lena Manta                                   Tracie is currently reading: 2.  The Hot House: Life inside Leavenworth Prison by Pete Earley 2.  The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling                           Podcasts recommended by Barb in Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down:  Happier with Gretchen Rubin and Happier in Hollywood - both are audio podcasts   Tracie recommends the podcast Little House on the Podcast.    

Recorded on May 19, 2018 Book Talk starts at 26:35 Our Never-Have-I-Ever Sock-along is over -  great job, everyone!  Listen until the end of the podcast to find out if you won a prize.    Get ready for our summer swap (slated to begin in late June), hosted by the wonderful Sandra (SweetSerendipity37).  Check out this thread and vote to let Sandra know you’d like to participate.   Get ready for our next KAL!  We will be hosting our annual Mother Bear KAL starting June 1, and ending on August 31, 2018.  Any bears you have knit or crocheted in 2018 are eligible to be entered for prizes.  If you want more information about the Mother Bear Project, please go here.  Don't have a pattern?  Please go here to order a pattern!  It will be sent via US mail with a very short turn-around time.   KNITTING   Barb has finished: Tailfeather cardigan by Heidi Kirrmaier, using Elemental Affects Cormo in a sage green color way Malabrigo Hand Thingies by Anne Sahakian, using leftover worsted scraps Gently Stirred Never Shaken shawl/scarf by Mac and Joe, using Baah La Jolla in 3 different colorways - Strawberry Shortcake, Deep Slate and Cotton Candy Slable Hat by Woolly Wormhead using Knit Picks Hawthorne Speckle in the Cosmic Speckle colorway. Mother Bear #131   Tracie has finished: 6th Fiddly Bits cowl by Jane Pihota from magic cake all in shades of green Mother Bears 122 & 123   Barb continues to work on: Tale as Old as Time Cowl by Anne Vally, using Must Stash Yarns & Fiber Perfect Self-Striping Sock in the Beauty and the Beast colorways Misty Scarf by Kaffe Fassett, using Rowan Kidsilk Haze Stripe (now discontinued) in a pale blue and pale pink colorway and a darker blue, cranberry and hot pink colorway. Mount Airy Socks by Mary Lucas, using Duren Dyeworks Awesome Sock Blank.     And has cast on: Welcome Spring Cowl by Diane L. Augustin, using Stitch Together Dreamy DK in the This Pussy Grabs Back colorway Fragment by Clare Mountain using Knit Picks Lindy Chain in the Blue Bell colorway   Tracie has cast on: Simple Skyp Socks by Addrienne Ku in Invictus Yarns Master of My Feet in NoCKRs 2015 colorway   And continues to work on: Leaf Press Shawl by Judy Marples, from a Craftsy Kit in Cloudborn Highland Sport in the Caribbean and Dolphin Blue colorways Lake Effect by Amy Miller in Baah La Jolla in the California Poppy colorway Knitting at the Library Cowl by Cori Eichelberger in Invictus Yarns Beyond Mini-Set in the Forest colorway Bellora Tee by Samantha Kirby, using Knit Picks Lindy Chain in the Thicket and Harbor colorways     BOOKS   Barb finished: A Death in White Bear Lake: A True Chronicle of an All-American Town by Barry Siegel Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell News of the World by Paulette Jiles The Last Thing She Ever Did by Gregg Olson   Tracie finished: Alternate Side by Anna Quindlen Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell The Glass Forest by Cynthia Swanson Family Album by Penelope Lively   Barb is reading: Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris Knitlandia by Clara Parkes   Tracie is reading: Light in August by William Faulkner Beyond Obsession: The Shocking True Story of a Teenage Love Affair Turned Deadly by Richard Hammer        

0219 Talk It Up! : Let's explore diabetes with owls by David sedaris

This week on StoryWeb: David Sedaris’s essay “The Santaland Diaries.” For Julia and Jim, my favorite David Sedaris fans My sister, Julia, is one of David Sedaris’s biggest fans. She and my husband, Jim, love giggling together over favorite passages from Sedaris’s droll radio essays. While Sedaris is an accomplished writer, it is in his oral delivery of his essays – his readings – that he really makes his mark. Sure, you can recite a favorite line or try to imitate him doing “Away in a Manager” as Billie Holiday, but really, why try? Only David Sedaris can really do David Sedaris. Sedaris’s breakout came when he recorded “The Santaland Diaries” for NPR’s Morning Edition in December 1992, his debut for national public radio. When the essay was broadcast, more people requested a tape of it than any Morning Edition story up to that time (except for the death of beloved NPR commentator Red Barber.)  Small in stature, Sedaris recalls landing a gig (if you can call it that) as Crumpet the Elf in Macy’s Santaland. He played Crumpet for two seasons at the Macy’s store in New York’s Herald Square. If you are familiar with Sedaris’s work, you know that this bizarre set-up – small gay man meets American capitalist Christmas extravaganza – is the perfect vehicle for Sedaris’s storytelling. How did Sedaris make it to the big time? Radio host Ira Glass discovered him in a Chicago club where Sedaris was reading from his diary. Glass invited Sedaris to appear on his weekly local program, The Wild Room. “I owe everything to Ira,” says Sedaris. “My life just changed completely, like someone waved a magic wand.” Since his big break on NPR, Sedaris has been a frequent contributor to Glass’s nationally distributed public radio program, This American Life. Are Sedaris’s essays true? Alexander S. Heard – in an article for The New Republic – went to the trouble of fact-checking some of the essays and found holes (sometimes gaping holes) in Sedaris’s tales. He did work at Macy’s Santaland, and Bob Rutan, a Macy’s executive, recalls him as “an outstanding elf.” But given the controversy surrounding the factuality of the essays, NPR now clearly labels “The Santaland Diaries” – a perennial holiday favorite – as fiction. And Sedaris himself in a note in his 2009 book, When You Are Engulfed in Flames, acknowledged that his tales are “realish.” (For more on the controversy over the “truth” behind Sedaris’s essays, check out an article in the Washington Post.) Ready to explore more of Sedaris’s work? Check out his 1994 collection, Barrel Fever, or his 1997 collection, Holidays on Ice, both of which include “The Santaland Diaries.” Other volumes include: Naked (1998), Me Talk Pretty One Day (2001), Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim (2005), and Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls (2014). These books are also available as audio recordings – and if you want the full David Sedaris experience, I recommend investing in The Ultimate David Sedaris Box Set. To learn more, visit Sedaris’s official website – and if you want to stay up to date on all things David Sedaris, you can follow him on Facebook or sign up for his newsletter. You can also listen to and read excerpts from a 2013 Terry Gross interview with Sedaris on Fresh Air. Visit thestoryweb.com/Sedaris for links to all these resources and to listen as David Sedaris reads “The Santaland Diaries” in its entirety. A shorter except is also available. This holiday season revisit David Sedaris’s “The Santaland Diaries” – or if you’ve never heard it before, sit back, buckle up, and get ready for some rip-roaring laughter.  

David Sedaris never liked Chinese food. Then he went to China, and he really didn’t like Chinese food. His essay about it, Chicken Toenails, Anyone? was published in the Guardian and was criticized as disrespectful, xenophobic, and even racist. This week we listen back to our chat with Sedaris, from when he’d just released his book, Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls. He said if he were worried about keeping his humor PC he couldn’t be an honest about his experiences, and wouldn’t get as many laughs. “I always figure that the thing you can admit that’s most embarrassing is the thing that most people can relate to,” he explained. “Because we’re not that different, really.” We asked whether he considers himself an LGBTQ activist. He told us, “the way I write about my relationship is just about trying to make a life with somebody, and anybody can relate to it. It’s not important that I’m trying to make that life with another man. It’s just important that I’m trying to make that life with another person.” We also spoke more broadly about his life and work, LGBTQ visibility in pop culture, why speech therapy classes are full of gay children, and whether marriage equality will lead to an increase in annoying destination weddings. “I think gay people should get the right to marry,” he said. “And then I think none of us should act on it.” And last week we told you that friend to the show Aisha Moodie-Mills was named Executive Director of the Victory Fund. This week we bring you an excerpt of our conversation with her, and her wife Danielle Moodie-Mills.

A conversation with humorist and best-selling author David Sedaris on writing, his public/private persona, and finding humour in the painful.  His latest collection of essays is called "Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls."