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ArchivesZADEBy John Walters on Wednesday, April 30, 2003.After September 11, it would have been understandable if Zade Dirani had cancelled his upcoming American house-concert tour. But as a musician and a Muslim, Zade embraced his opportunity to bridge the cultural divide between East and West. He also has performed larger concerts for Queen Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela, and the Jordanian royal family. Zade joins John to talk about his family, his life in America, and his new self-titled album from producer Will Ackerman. listen:
 Antarctica in Words and PicturesBy John Walters on Tuesday, April 29, 2003.Jim Mastro is a scientist, writer and photographer. He used to work for the US Antarctic Program and spent a total of five years- between 1983 and 1997- living on the frozen continent. His book, Antarctca: A Year at the Bottom of the World, explores life in Antartica through words and a lot of unforgettable photographs. Jim talks about the place he calls the most beautiful on earth. listen:
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:
The Poet in CommunityBy John Walters on Friday, April 25, 2003.On April 25th-27th, the New Hampshire Writer's Project is hosting a conference called Poetry and Politics. We hear from Grace Mattern about the role of the poet in community. Grace is a poet herself, but she is also the executive director of the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. listen:
The Da Vinci CodeBy John Walters on Thursday, April 24, 2003.Exeter author Dan Brown?s fourth novel hit the New York Times bestseller list the first week it was out. The DaVinci Code starts with a murder, but that's where any resemblance to a run-of-the-mill thriller ends. Dan brings back Harvard symbolgist Robert Langdon- the protagonist of his previous book- and sets him on a race through the cathedrals and castles of Europe as he follows the clues from a mind-bending code hidden in the works of Leonardo Da Vinci toward an astonishing truth about religion and history that has been hidden for centuries. And it's all true- maybe. Dan talks about the book and his meticulous research. Hear the extended version of the interview aired July 14, 2003. listen:
One-llama, He's a Priest, Two-llama, He's a beast!By John Walters on Wednesday, April 23, 2003.Ogden Nash was known for his whimsical and funny poetry, but there is a lot more to know about him. The new play "Home is Heaven" is created directly from Nash's verse and centers around his life in New Hampshire. Marguerite Matthews and Greg Gathers of The Pontine Movement Theatre talk about writing the play, getting to know Nash through his work and setting his life on stage. For more information, visit www.pontine.org. listen:
Counting Animal, Vegetable and FungiBy John Walters on Tuesday, April 22, 2003.Rick Van de Poll makes his living conducting bio-inventories. He takes a piece of land and finds out what lives on it. He works for conservation groups, local governments, land owners and developers. He talks to John about the huge amount of data he has collected about the regional environment and global change. listen:
What's Old is Made New AgainBy John Walters on Monday, April 21, 2003.Christopher Williams is an architect from the Lakes Region, who likes to renovate old buildings while retaining the spirit of the original. He's also an advocate for preservation, and for environmentally friendly building techniques. He talks about how he makes preserves the past while adapting schools, mills, mountain lodges and lakeshore cottages for the future. listen:
Poets Laureate of New EnglandBy John Walters on Friday, April 18, 2003.On April 25th-27th, the New Hampshire Writer’s Project is hosting a conference called Poetry and Politics. It will mark the first ever gathering of the state Poets Laureate. John talks to Marilyn Nelson of Connecticut and Baron Wormser of Maine about their writing the office of the Poet Laureate and the connection between poetry and politics. And next Friday on the Front Porch, we’ll hear from one of the presenters featured at the conference. listen:
Trees and Their AssociatesBy John Walters on Thursday, April 17, 2003.Durham resident Dr. Alex Shigo is one of the foremost experts on trees. He spent his career as a tree scientist with the Forest Service. Now in retirement, he?s very active as a writer and lecturer. His many books are widely used by foresters, but he?s also created controversy with some of his views on tree care. He talks about his career and tell us why it?s so important to touch a tree. listen:
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