Meraki Radio

Meraki  [may-rah-kee] (adjective): This is a word that modern Greeks often use to describe doing something with soul, creativity, or love — when you put "something of yourself" into what you're doing, whatever it may be. Meraki Radio tries to live up to the definition of this interesting word. Anyone who wants to get behind the mic and talk about meraki in their own life — whether it be professional, historical, artistic, scientific, prolific, or otherwise — is encouraged to contact the show at kdrtmeraki@gmail.com.

 

 

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Perspectives: Poetry Overload with Alonna Shaw

On this episode of Meraki Radio- Perspectives, Alonna Shaw returns and we fill the time with poetry and musings thereof. A bit of commentary on animals interspersed, as well as other meanderings.

Words Cited:

"Fool's Gold" by Tim Mathys: https://poets.org/poem/fools-gold

"Part of Eve's Discussion" by Marie Howe: https://poets.org/poem/part-eves-discussion

"Red" by Mary Ruefle: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/poems/153198/red-5e83d38...

"The Red Wheelbarrow" by William Carlos Williams: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45502/the-red-wheelbarrow

Perspectives: Alison B & Kate on Hobbies during COVID-19

Co-host Kate returns to Meraki Radio to discuss hobbies during COVID-19. She talks about scrapbooking and other crafts she engages with and how they can be a great way to deviate from the current reality of things. Alison talks about the definition of hobbies and whether or not much of what Kate discusses is really art. What do you think? Let us know at kdrtmeraki@gmail.com.

Perspectives: Al Filreis on ModPo, Collaborative Learning, Emily Dickinson & More

On this episode of Meraki Radio: Perpsectives- Al Filreis of the University of Pennsylvania joins the show and gives us insight into the development of massive online open course (MOOC) ModPo. Alison B and Al discuss collaborative learning, the value of diversity, and more. Al recites Emily Dickinson from memory and we close the show with a robust chat about a shard of green glass that William Carlos Williams brings to light. If you want to join ModPo or learn more head to ModPo.org.

Works Cited:

Gertrude Stein "A Substance in a Cushion": https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/51214/a-substance-in-a-cushion

Emily Dickinson's #556: http://www.writing.upenn.edu/~afilreis/88v/ed556.html

Perspectives: Alonna Shaw - The Twilight Zone ebbs Poetic, Art during COVID-19

On the 4th Meraki Radio: Perspectives episode, Alonna Shaw joins Alison B and reads her recent creations adapted from the script of the first episode of The Twilight Zone. We discuss robots, language, poetry and art in the time of COVID-19. Alonna gives insight into her artistic process and encourages all to join in and find their niche, their meraki. See Alonna's post about the show here, with references: http://www.alonnashaw.com/2020/04/interview-perspectives-alonna-shawthe....

Perspectives: Alison B & Brian - Story Time

During the third Episode of Meraki Radio- Perspectives, Brian joins Alison B for the segment where they read stories that have been submitted. The first, Love in the Time of COVID-19 brings us to Bali while Surgery in Trumpland gives us a view from the perspective of a patient in recovery from hip surgery while staying in rural Pennsylvania as COVID-19 unfolds.

Perspectives: Leslie & Suman Call in from Nepal

On the second episode of Meraki Radio - Perspectives, Leslie and Suman call in from Nepal to report on the COVID-19 situation in their area. Suman's experience with contact tracing, study abroad students and life in Nepal in general are explored. Leslie chimes in and shares stories from her mom's recent visit to Nepal as well as her return to the US. We end with agroecology and a message from FAO: http://www.fao.org/agroecology/slideshow/news-article/en/c/1268313/

Perspectives: Local Locksmith during COVID-19

During the COVID-19 crisis, Meraki Radio is shorter and looking for relevant stories- we are calling the series Perspectives. Email kdrtmeraki@gmail.com if you would like to report or have ideas for an interview. In the first Meraki Radio - Perspectives, Danny - a local locksmith - reports on his experiences professionally and personally during COVID-19. He shares stories from the show room and insight into how his job is approaching the ongoing health crisis.

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