Barely Recognizable: Lisa Nichols My grandmother said, “Sweetheart, when you get old, you’re supposed to sit in your favorite rocking chair and tell your grandchildren the stories of your life. …
Bob Lost 50 Pounds Bob had been exercising every day for a year. He had also been eating healthy. He wanted to see how much weight he lost. He stepped on the scale. He closed his eyes. He was scared. What if he …
Zofia bids farewell to her school days Robyn Williams: We begin with Zofia, fresh from the school exams, contemplating life in the adult world. She first appeared in this program …
Patricia Ryan: Don’t Insist on English! I know what you’re thinking. You think I’ve lost my way, and somebody’s going to come on the stage in a minute and guide …
Why I Slept Behind A Fridge For Two Years: Hasan Abo-Shally I’ve been always fascinated by inventions and inspired by creators. Back in school, my dream was to have a …
Pizza Delivery Tom was hungry, but lazy too. He didn’t want to cook. He didn’t want to go to a restaurant. He didn’t even want to heat up leftovers. He decided to have a pizza delivered to him. He went on a …
Becky Blanton: The Year I Was Homeless I’m a writer and a journalist, and I’m also an insanely curious person, so in 22 years as a journalist, I’ve learned how …
Heartbreak pain is like physical pain to the brain Falling in love again Never wanted to What am I to do I can’t help it* Robyn Williams: Love: what is …
No Phone Eileen had to see the doctor. She had no appointment. She had to wait for two hours to see the doctor. She was bored. She forgot her phone. She didn’t know what to do. She looked around. Everyone had a …
Alessandro Acquisti: Why Privacy Matters I would like to tell you a story connecting the notorious privacy incident involving Adam and Eve, and the remarkable shift in the boundaries between …