Cancer is a terrible word in any language for at least two reasons: It’s incredibly difficult to get rid of once it grows in the body, and there’s a very good chance that you or someone close to you will be diagnosed with it. But hope is growing.See omnystudio.com/listener for pr ...Show more
Short Stuff: Leisure Suits
You know the leisure suit, perhaps the tackiest suit to ever be invented. It was so huge in the 70s and spread as wide the lapels of the shirts worn with them. Then, as fast as they hit the scene they disappeared in shame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Autumn of our lives - both literally and figuratively - is a time of change. We go from the vibrancy of summer, to the golds and reds and brisk breezes of the fall, which leads us into the dark of winter. If you aren't embracing all that is Autumn, you'll want to tune into th ...Show more
This podcast episode is about one of my favorite seasons, autumn. What changes do we experience in nature and inside ourselves?Let’s find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Botanist and founder of #BlackBotanistsWeek Tanisha Williams explains why some leaves change color during fall and what shorter days and colder temperatures have to do with it. Plus, a bit of listener mail from you! (Encore)You can always reach the show by emailing shortwave@npr. ...Show more
The air is crispier, the leaves are turning, and pumpkin spice is back! Which can only mean one thing: fall is here! Okay, in this episode, we’re talking about all the fall vibes. From preparing our home for the cozy season to some fall activities we like, and we also touched on ...Show more