Amy Tan tells Anne Strainchamps about her family history and her mother's belief in fate and the power of their Chinese ancestors.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Philosopher Alain de Bottontalks about celebrated artist-travelers, the sense of place and the heightened awareness that makes travel meaningful.
The talk of the New York International Auto Show is the Transition... a car that can fly! Or, more accurately, as the inventor told Jim Fleming... a plane that can drive!
Abraham Verghese is a medical doctor and a gifted writer. He teaches at the Stanford Medical School and his latest book is "Cutting for Stone."
Andreas Viestad is host of PBS’ “New Scandinavian Cooking.” He tells stories from the location filming of the series.
Modern music has used other forms to develop including rock and film music.
Anne Strainchamps has spent this year shadowing her son's 4th grade class at Randall Elementary as they learn what it means to be part of a community. She has this report, and we hear a lot from the children in Mrs. Mincberg's class.
Zen Buddhist Abbot Joan Halifax has been sitting with dying people since 1970. She says the experience has been a profound gift. She says that she has no idea what happens after we die, and that she's comfortable with that mystery.
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