We attended a great holiday party on Dec. 12 at the home of friends John and Cameron Swallow, and as always at the Swallow home, there was plenty of music. A few members of the Boston Group Beggar Boys were there - Henry Lebedinsky, Kate Minogue, Michael Albert - and they jammed a bit (see photo and listen below). And there were carols, including neighbor Kathryn Withers leading a round of "O Holy Night." (Listen below).

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Davidson College is in the midst of building a collection of contemporary sculpture. In July 2007, we watched as several pieces were installed on campus. And we talked to gallery director Brad Thomas about how the sculpture project fits into the campus and curriculum.

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A project involving universities and art galleries in North and South Carolina brought Japanese modern artists (including Takasume Abe, left) here to create works about the relationship between humans and nature. As they create their works, many are getting up close with the local environment.

September 2006 on WFAE-FM, Charlotte
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While you're listening, watch a slide show of images from Abe's expedition to gather cloud sounds. CLICK HERE>

Living in China this year with two daughters gave us a unique perspective on one of China's most notorious government edicts: the one-child policy. Listen to my May 30, 2006, commentary on Charlotte NPR affiliate . WFAE-FM.
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Another Chance to Know Dad

Cleaning up after the loss of a loved one can bring those left behind some new insights. I learned just that after my dad died in 2006. Here's another WFAE commentary, from July 2006.

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