Dear Readers,
Yesterday you may have noticed that Diane Rehm was not on the air. She was in Traverse City, Michigan. My mom and I were there to see and of course listen to, the one and only, Diane Rehm.
Toward the end of her prepared talk a volunteer appeared within the audience with a microphone on a stand and the full house was offered an invitation to ask questions.
And I, The Mom, got up the nerve to gush --all over-- Diane Rehm. Heart pounding, palms sweating, I talked face to face (albeit separated by a balcony and a sea of people) with Diane Rehm.
And I, The Mom, got up the nerve to gush --all over-- Diane Rehm. Heart pounding, palms sweating, I talked face to face (albeit separated by a balcony and a sea of people) with Diane Rehm.
And then I asked her a question, for my 6 and 10 year old daughters. I put her to this week's challenge and I asked about her favorite book as a child.
And do you know what she said? Diane Rehm grew up in a house with no books. She grew up in a house where girls didn't expect education. Diane Rehm didn't read a full book until she was 21. And then she went on to tell us the whole story.
And do you know what she said? Diane Rehm grew up in a house with no books. She grew up in a house where girls didn't expect education. Diane Rehm didn't read a full book until she was 21. And then she went on to tell us the whole story.
When she finished she actually apologized for not answering my question, what a woman. To me, she did one better, she told me her story!
(Listen entire story here: The Mom... and Diane Rehm.)
(Listen entire story here: The Mom... and Diane Rehm.)
Sincerely,
