My Father, the Hero

Chances are you know someone who possesses a special gift - the gift to make life more manageable, more safe, and more joyful for those around them. Who is that person in your life? Well, for storytellers Donna Washington and Laura Pershin-Raynor, it’s their fathers. And today on The Apple Seed you’re going to hear a couple of father stories, as well as a story from Randel McGee, a Radio Drama from our Producer, Jeff Simpson, and another entry in Sam's Radio Family Journal. It’s an hour full of tales that we hope will spark memories for you that you can share with the people that you love and that love you. On today’s episode, enjoy the following: “The West Indies” by Donna Washington from Growing Up Army (16:45) The Daily Mix: “Jethro Tull’s Benefit” with Don Shelline (7:00) Radio Family Journal (5:00) “Dr. Seuss Drama” by Jeff Simpson (5:06) “It’s Perfectly True” by Randel McGee from Randel McGee Presents: Hans Christian Andersen - The Man and his Tales (7:03) “The Basement” by Laura Pershin-Raynor from All Dressed Up (10:11)