The Writer's Almanac

Recently, just before the new year, my family and I started listening to Garrison Keillor's "The Writer's Almanacs." For those of you unfamiliar with the program, each day Keillor offers information on relative to the specific date. It could be an author's birthday, or a notable event, for instance the now mythic WWI Christmas Eve cease-fire. Then, he reads a poem, and that's it. On average, each program runs between 5-7 minutes. This is perfect for those of us who claim to be too busy to do anything. Keillor ends the program by encouraging listeners to keep in touch. I don't think he means to keep in touch with him, but rather with each other. Listening to this show is a small thing, but it's a good thing, because it's something that I do with my family. It helps us keep in touch with each other. Now, tomorrow I head back to work and I hope that we get a chance to listen to the show before I hit the road. I'd encourage you to listen to "The Writer's Almanac," and to also keep in touch.