Duck Town

"Rogue waves are steep waves that appear to be walls of water, some over 100 feet tall." Lacey Brooks tells a story of the Bermuda Triangle and the various theories that account for maritime disappearances. 

"As of 2020, the Colorado River is the most overburdened river in the world."  Julia Wiessing tells the story of the Colorado River, its history, and its current environmental strain. 

The students ask a question to people in their lives and then piece together the responses. An editing exercise full of life! DISCLAIMER: Not for kids. 

We talk to Ann Groves Lloyd about her recent mayoral victory, her rich family history, her love for the french horn, and more!  Interview on May 7th, 2020. 

We talk to John Zimm about his early experiences with the epidemic: walking his dog, the purchase that helped organize his home, a comically-dystopian idea for a novella, and more! Interview on April 8th, 2020. 

We talk to Becky Collyard about her early experiences with the epidemic: what it's like grocery shopping, what she sees outside in her neighborhood, Easter and religious services while under lockdown, and more!  Interview on April 9th, 2020. 

We talk to Delaney, Elijah, and Mae Collyard about their early experiences with the epidemic: the house arrangement for four siblings doing remote schooling, what they miss, the instruments around the house, and more! Interview took place on April 9th, 2020. 

We talk to Jodi Burgess about her early experiences with the epidemic: working an election during a pandemic, self-quarantining, new uses of sourdough, and more! Interview on April 10th, 2020. 

We talk to Laurie Gwynne about her early experiences with the epidemic: the worry, the relief, the dreams, and much more!  Interview on April 10th, 2020.