StoryCorps’ National Day of Listening is today
November 28, 2008 at 2:26 pm by Thomas Wheatley in NewsStoryCorps — the independent nonprofit that’s recorded the stories of more than 40,000 people — is celebrating the first annual “National Day of Listening” today.
This holiday season, ask the people around you about their lives — it could be your grandmother, a teacher, or someone from the neighborhood. By listening to their stories, you will be telling them that they matter and they won’t ever be forgotten. It may be the most meaningful time you spend this year.
It’s warm and fuzzy and will get you into heaven. But it’s also a great idea. I talked to my grandmother last night on the phone and she told me about the prejudice she faced as a young German immigrant in New York City. That and that “everything’s going to get worse, Thomas.” Love ya, nanny!
For more info about “National Day of Listening,” visit the site. They’ve got a do-it-yourself kit posted as well as a guideline.
December 22nd, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Hello from StoryCorps,
Thank you so much for posting about the National Day of Listening! Support like this means so much to the organization, and your capturing voices like your grandmother’s embodies what this day was all about.
After the overwhelming response to the National Day of Listening, we are hoping to pass on a new holiday idea: For everyone who did an interview surrounding the National Day of Listening (or are thinking about recording a loved one), making a copy of it and pairing it with a paperback copy of our book, “Listening is an Act of Love,” adds a meaningful touch to gift-giving, and gives that special someone even more incredible stories to read! The book as well as more DIY recording tips can be linked to at http://www.storycorps.net.
Thanks again and best wishes for the New Year!
Amy
StoryCorps