Human beings collect things, people, memories and all manner of ‘stuff.’ John and Lynn tiptoe among the objects, memorabilia, and discards to consider why folks collect. Does the act of collecting ward off fears of obsolescence and death? What do we leave behind that defines us even if we feel invisible? Can one choose to declutter and resist? Collecting is truly Unruly!
Teasers by Albert Einstein, Sylvia Plath, and Mackenzie Finklea
Song 1: Froney’s Museum (composed and performed by John Modaff with Dan Modaff on mandolin and solo guitar)
Poem 1: “The Invisible Woman” by Julie Williams (2013), from her collection in progress. Author of Escaping Tornado Season (a novel in poems) and Drama Queens in the House.
Short Story: excerpt from “Archival Footage” by Lynn C. Miller from her collection The Lost Archive (April, 2023, U of Wisconsin Press). https://uwpress.wisc.edu/books/6155.htm
Feed the Cat Break: Snow Day (composed and performed by Dave Merrill)
Poem 2: “Suddenly My Life” by Jack Cooper. Author of Across My Silence, 2007, World Audience, Inc.
Song 2: Your Wall (composed and performed by John Modaff)
Episode artwork by Lynda Miller
Theme and Incidental Music by John V. Modaff, BMI
Recorded in Albuquerque NM and Morehead KY. Produced at The Creek Studio.
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