From Our Listeners http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1061&ft=1&f=1061 Listeners respond by email and phone to NPR stories. Subscribe to the Listeners RSS feed. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif From Our Listeners http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1061&ft=1&f=1061 Letters: Stories From Moore, Okla. Robert Siegel and Melissa Block read emails from listeners about reporting on the tornado in Moore, Okla. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186082405&ft=1&f=1061 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186082405&ft=1&f=1061 Robert Siegel and Melissa Block read emails from listeners about reporting on the tornado in Moore, Okla.

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]]> Three-Minute Fiction: 'Ten Ring Fingers' And 'Ghost Words' NPR's Bob Mondello and Susan Stamberg read excerpts of two of the best submissions for Round 11 of our short story contest. They read <em>Ten Ring Fingers</em> by Tamara Breuer of Washington, D.C., and <em>Ghost Words</em> by Matheus Macedo of Winthrop, Mass. Sun, 19 May 2013 06:54:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/19/184333695/three-minute-fiction-ten-ring-fingers-and-ghost-words?ft=1&f=1061 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/19/184333695/three-minute-fiction-ten-ring-fingers-and-ghost-words?ft=1&f=1061 NPR's Bob Mondello and Susan Stamberg read excerpts of two of the best submissions for Round 11 of our short story contest. They read Ten Ring Fingers by Tamara Breuer of Washington, D.C., and Ghost Words by Matheus Macedo of Winthrop, Mass.

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]]> Ten Ring Fingers She found the first ring on a night that smelled of body odor and beer. The bar's last customers had finally given up hope of taking her to bed and staggered away, leaving her to clean the stains of their desperation. Sun, 19 May 2013 06:42:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/19/184272963/ten-ring-fingers?ft=1&f=1061 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/19/184272963/ten-ring-fingers?ft=1&f=1061 She found the first ring on a night that smelled of body odor and beer. The bar's last customers had finally given up hope of taking her to bed and staggered away, leaving her to clean the stains of their desperation.

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]]> Ghost Words The letter smelled of lavender and vanilla, like she couldn't decide which perfume to use so she used both. Her hand-writing had been drawn with the careful precision only seventh-grade girls in love have patience for. Sun, 19 May 2013 06:41:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184275112/ghost-words?ft=1&f=1061 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/15/184275112/ghost-words?ft=1&f=1061 The letter smelled of lavender and vanilla, like she couldn't decide which perfume to use so she used both. Her hand-writing had been drawn with the careful precision only seventh-grade girls in love have patience for.

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]]> Three-Minute Fiction Reading: 'Plum Baby' NPR's Susan Stamberg reads an excerpt of one of the best submissions for Round 11 of our short story contest. She reads <em>Plum Baby</em> by Carmiel Banasky of Portland, Ore. Sat, 18 May 2013 16:41:08 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/18/184611091/three-minute-fiction-reading-plum-baby?ft=1&f=1061 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/18/184611091/three-minute-fiction-reading-plum-baby?ft=1&f=1061 NPR's Susan Stamberg reads an excerpt of one of the best submissions for Round 11 of our short story contest. She reads Plum Baby by Carmiel Banasky of Portland, Ore.

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]]> Plum Baby There isn't enough time in this world to grow your own tree. That tree is a plum baby still, never mind it's tall as the house those men are taking from us. It grew up with me. Sat, 18 May 2013 06:19:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/18/184263382/plum-baby?ft=1&f=1061 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/18/184263382/plum-baby?ft=1&f=1061 There isn't enough time in this world to grow your own tree. That tree is a plum baby still, never mind it's tall as the house those men are taking from us. It grew up with me.

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]]> Letters: Inspiration Behind 'I Drive Your Truck' Melissa Block and Audie Cornish read emails from listeners about the true story that inspired the hit country song, "I Drive Your Truck." Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184559293&ft=1&f=1061 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184559293&ft=1&f=1061 Melissa Block and Audie Cornish read emails from listeners about the true story that inspired the hit country song, "I Drive Your Truck."

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]]> Letters: New Orleans, Buzz Aldrin NPR's Neal Conan reads from listener comments on previous show topics, including postcards from New Orleans and our talk with astronaut Buzz Aldrin. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183950902/letters-new-orleans-buzz-aldrin?ft=1&f=1061 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/14/183950902/letters-new-orleans-buzz-aldrin?ft=1&f=1061 NPR's Neal Conan reads from listener comments on previous show topics, including postcards from New Orleans and our talk with astronaut Buzz Aldrin.

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]]> Letters: Teenage Diaries Revisited And Turkey Tails Audie Cornish and Robert Siegel read letters from listeners about the Teenage Diaries Revisited series and turkey tails. Fri, 10 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=182938656&ft=1&f=1061 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=182938656&ft=1&f=1061 Audie Cornish and Robert Siegel read letters from listeners about the Teenage Diaries Revisited series and turkey tails.

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]]> Letters: Burial Of Boston Bombing Suspect Robert Siegel and Audie Cornish read emails from listeners about an undertaker who believes slain Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev should still receive a proper burial. Tue, 07 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/07/182000626/letters-burial-of-boston-bombing-suspect?ft=1&f=1061 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/07/182000626/letters-burial-of-boston-bombing-suspect?ft=1&f=1061 Robert Siegel and Audie Cornish read emails from listeners about an undertaker who believes slain Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev should still receive a proper burial.

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]]> Letters: Sign Painters, Favoritism And Unemployment NPR's Neal Conan reads from listener comments on previous segments including, emergency response after Boston Marathon bombings, the endangered art of sign painting and the link between favoritism and minority unemployment. Tue, 07 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/07/181947303/letters-sign-painters-favoritism-and-unemployment?ft=1&f=1061 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/07/181947303/letters-sign-painters-favoritism-and-unemployment?ft=1&f=1061 NPR's Neal Conan reads from listener comments on previous segments including, emergency response after Boston Marathon bombings, the endangered art of sign painting and the link between favoritism and minority unemployment.

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]]> Vintage Sounds: The Crackle And Pop Of Vinyl Records As part of our occasional series on All Tech Considered, "Vintage Sounds," we remember sounds of older technology that brings fond memories to the minds of listeners. Today, three listeners share what they liked about vinyl records. Mon, 06 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/06/181678195/vintage-sounds-the-crackle-and-pop-of-vinyl-records?ft=1&f=1061 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/06/181678195/vintage-sounds-the-crackle-and-pop-of-vinyl-records?ft=1&f=1061 As part of our occasional series on All Tech Considered, "Vintage Sounds," we remember sounds of older technology that brings fond memories to the minds of listeners. Today, three listeners share what they liked about vinyl records.

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]]> Letters: Fight On Everest, Jason Collins' Coming Out Audie Cornish and Melissa Block read emails from listeners about a fight on Mount Everest, the coming-out of NBA center Jason Collins and an app that uses ambient noises to help you sleep. Wed, 01 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/01/180361627/letters-fight-on-everest-jason-collins-coming-out?ft=1&f=1061 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/01/180361627/letters-fight-on-everest-jason-collins-coming-out?ft=1&f=1061 Audie Cornish and Melissa Block read emails from listeners about a fight on Mount Everest, the coming-out of NBA center Jason Collins and an app that uses ambient noises to help you sleep.

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]]> Letters: Life After Survival, Signing Up For SNAP, MOOCs NPR's Neal Conan reads from listener comments on previous segments including the aftermath of sudden, tragic events, the decision to sign up for food stamps and the pros and cons of massive open online courses. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/30/180083327/-letters-life-after-survival-signing-up-for-snap-moocs?ft=1&f=1061 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/30/180083327/-letters-life-after-survival-signing-up-for-snap-moocs?ft=1&f=1061 NPR's Neal Conan reads from listener comments on previous segments including the aftermath of sudden, tragic events, the decision to sign up for food stamps and the pros and cons of massive open online courses.

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]]> The NBA Has An Openly Gay Player: What Changes? NBA center Jason Collins announced that he is gay in <em>Sports Illustrated</em> and made history as the first active male pro athlete to come out. Kobe Bryant and even the president chimed in with support. NPR's Neal Conan reads from a variety of opinions on the significance of this moment. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/30/180083325/the-nba-has-an-openly-gay-player-what-changes?ft=1&f=1061 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/30/180083325/the-nba-has-an-openly-gay-player-what-changes?ft=1&f=1061 NBA center Jason Collins announced that he is gay in Sports Illustrated and made history as the first active male pro athlete to come out. Kobe Bryant and even the president chimed in with support. NPR's Neal Conan reads from a variety of opinions on the significance of this moment.

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