Shelter in Place: escape into life.

Laura takes this Memorial Day holiday off from the usual episodes, and instead shares a short story she wrote called "Slab City," which was originally published by A Capella Zoo.

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In this very special Story Saturday edition, Laura talks with award-winning author Kirin Khan, who began this time of sheltering in place in a firestorm of tragedy, but through it all has found her w…

On her kids' last day of school, Laura draws from Susan Wise Bauer's research, writing, and experience on how we can rethink the way we approach our K-12 education system as our world begins to open …

What a decade-long fight taught Laura about relationships, laughter, and the grace we need to keep giving each other.

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As the world begins to open up at least in some places, Laura looks to the work of #1 New York Times Best-Selling author Sebastian Junger to examine the pitfalls of American individualism, and guide …

Laura comes to terms with the way the generosity of others is pushing her to recognize how much she needs her community, and also how much we miss out on in a culture of individualism.

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