Arts
Don't Take His Stapler: 'Paper Clip' Author's Passion For Office Supplies
James Ward's new book stems from a lifelong love of Post-it notes, pencils and paper clips. He tells NPR's Melissa Block that they remind him of his school days, when life was less complicated.
Carey Mulligan Returns To Period Drama For A Thomas Hardy Classic
The actress spent years avoiding the genre for fear of getting pigeonholed, but she says she made an exception for Far From the Madding Crowd because of Hardy's modern, forward-thinking heroine.
Free Comic Book Day: A Guide To The Heroes, Musicians And Mutants
Glen Weldon reviews the 50 comics available at participating comics shops for 2015's Free Comic Book Day, coming May 2 — what to pick up free, skip, and buy while you're in the shop.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: Free Comic Book Day And Rabbit Holes
On this week's show, we talk about lots and lots of comics in preparation for Free Comic Book Day, and we go down a few pop culture rabbit holes.
Cat PDA Vs. Human PDA, And Other Animal Behavior Explained
Veterinarian Vint Virga works with pets and zoo animals on behavior disorders. He talks about how house cats are more fulfilled when they forage for food, and how to show animals affection.
Not My Job: Singer Robert Earl Keen Gets Quizzed On Cats
The last time Keen was on the show he told a story about how he woke up one day to find his wife standing in the doorway, shooting at cats with a deer rifle.
What's Mittens Thinking? Make 'Sense' Of Your Cat's Behavior
Kitties don't play — they hunt. And their aloof appearance has evolutionary roots. A new book explains cats' mysterious nature and how their relationship with humans has changed over the years.
When It Comes To Furry Muses, Cats Are For Brevity And Dogs Are For Books
The Internet is the undisputed territory of cats, and dog books are more popular than their feline counterparts. Francesco Marciuliano plays to both animals' strengths in his best-selling collections.
Moses Cone Hosts "Writing To Heal: A Poetry And Literary Festival"
On Saturday, May 2nd, the Spirituality and Healing Council will host a half-day literary festival on the Moses Cone campus.
Writing to Heal: A Poetry and Literary Festival will highlight the creative intersection between poetry and medicine through readings and workshops by six award-winning North Carolina poets and artists.
Featured individuals include Grey Brown and Peg Gignoux, Terri Kirby Erickson, Michael Gaspeny, Mark Smith-Soto, and Jacinta V. White. Writing to Heal will take place from 8:00am to 1:00pm at Moses Cone Hospital (1200 N. Elm Street, Greensboro, NC). The event is open to hospital staff, patients, and community members. To register, send your name and contact information to poetry@conehealth.com.