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ArchivesPoetry and PoliticsBy Laura Knoy on Monday, April 28, 2003.A gathering of poets laureate from around the country takes place in New Hampshire this weekend to talk about just that. We'll discuss the role of the poet in society and politics. Laura's guests are Marie Harris, NH's Poet Laureate, Diane Freedman, Associate Professor of English at UNH, and Michael Ferber, Professor of English at UNH. www.unh.edu. For more information on poetry and politics: www.nhwritersproject.org. listen:
 Riverslea Farm: Lambs and Goats for SaleBy Raquel Maria Dillon on Monday, April 28, 2003.Immigrant families in the United States sometimes travel far and wide to find the foods that remind them of home. For some, that means coming to Riverslea Farm in Epping? to pick out a healthy, fat lamb for a backyard roast. The farm has cultivated a group of uniquely international customers who demand fresh lamb and goat. As NHPR's Raquel Maria Dillon reports, this is the busiest time of the year there; Greek Orthodox Easter was this past Sunday. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Organic GardeningBy John Walters on Monday, April 28, 2003.Henry Homeyer is an organic gardener and writer from Cornish Flat, New Hampshire and he's been gardening most of his life. Henry's gardening column appears in many regional papers and he's written a book called, "Notes from the Garden: Reflections and Observations of an Organic Gardener." He tells us why he feels organic gardening is the way to go, how to deal with deer, and why children are natural gardeners. listen:
Poets Talk PoliticsBy Trish Anderton on Monday, April 28, 2003.How much influence should poets have over politics? That's become a hot question in recent months, as many poets have taken controversial positions on the war in Iraq. This weekend Poets Laureate from all over the country gathered in New Hampshire to discuss their role in the culture. NHPR's Trish Anderton reports. listen:
A Daughter's Memories of BaseballBy Lois Shea on Monday, April 28, 2003.People can see poetic beauty almost anywhere. Writer Lois Shea sees it in baseball - and in the memories she shares with her father. listen:
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