Anne Lamott is a best-selling author whose large body of work resonates with millions of readers. She writes both fiction and non-fiction and she has just published her 20th book, , Somehow: Thoughts on Love.

It is a kind, fun, personal reflection on love. Can love lift us out of despair, and right us when we falter? Lamott answers that question with a resounding “yes.”

Anne Lamott joined Midday in early April to discuss the book, her motivations for writing and her experiences with love.

(Photo by Sam Lamott)

Anne Lamott is a best-selling author whose large body of work resonates with millions of readers. She writes both fiction and non-fiction and she has just published her 20th book, , <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/734582/somehow-by-anne-lamott/">Somehow: Thoughts on Love.</a>
It is a kind, fun, personal reflection on love. Can love lift us out of despair, and right us when we falter? Lamott answers that question with a resounding “yes.”
Anne Lamott joined Midday in early April to discuss the book, her motivations for writing and her experiences with love.
(Photo by Sam Lamott)

Monday-Friday from noon-1:00, Tom Hall and his guests are talking about what's on your mind, and what matters most to Marylander's, the latest news, local and national politics, education and the environment, popular culture and the arts, sports and science, race and religion, movies and medicine. We welcome your questions and comments. E-mail us at midday@wypr.org

Monday-Friday from noon-1:00, Tom Hall and his guests are talking about what's on your mind, and what matters most to Marylander's, the latest news, local and national politics, education and the environment, popular culture and the arts, sports and science, race and religion, movies and medicine. We welcome your questions and comments. E-mail us at <a href="mailto:midday@wypr.org">midday@wypr.org</a>

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Monday-Friday from noon-1:00, Tom Hall and his guests are talking about what's on your mind, and what matters most to Marylander's, the latest news, local and national politics, education and the environment, popular culture and the arts, sports and science, race and religion, movies and medicine.  We welcome your questions and comments. E-mail us at midday@wypr.org.

Anne Lamott reflects on matters of the heart in 'Somehow: Thoughts on Love"

Every year, the Lyric invites area students to “Dream Big” with a contest inspired by Dr. Martin Luither King, Jr in which young people are asked to reflect on the question, "What will it take for us all to be free?" They respond to that prompt with essays, poems, videos or visual art.

Tom's guest to discuss the annual contest is Denise Kumani Gantt, the director of education at the Lyric Theater in Baltimore. 

Every year, the Lyric invites area students to “Dream Big” with a contest inspired by Dr. Martin Luither King, Jr in which young people are asked to reflect on the question, "What will it take for us all to be free?" They respond to that prompt with essays, poems, videos or visual art.
Tom's guest to discuss the annual contest is Denise Kumani Gantt, the director of education at the Lyric Theater in Baltimore.

Baltimore's Lyric asks kids to 'Dream Big'

The Grammy-nominated vocal ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock celebrated their 50-year anniversary in November. Their current roster includes vocalists Carol Maillard, Louise Robinson, Aisha Kahlil, Nitanju Bolade Casel, and Navasha Daya, with Romeir Mendez on upright acoustic/electric bass, and American Sign Language interpreter, Barbara Hunt.

Carol Maillard, a founding member of Sweet Honey in the Rock, joins Midday to look ahead to weekend performance Saturday and Sunday at the Keystone Korner Jazz Club in Baltimore.

The Grammy-nominated vocal ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock celebrated their 50-year anniversary in November. Their current roster includes vocalists Carol Maillard, Louise Robinson, Aisha Kahlil, Nitanju Bolade Casel, and Navasha Daya, with Romeir Mendez on upright acoustic/electric bass, and American Sign Language interpreter, Barbara Hunt.
Carol Maillard, a founding member of Sweet Honey in the Rock, joins Midday to look ahead to weekend performance Saturday and Sunday at the Keystone Korner Jazz Club in Baltimore.

Sweet Honey in the Rock celebrate 50 years with Keystone Korner show

After weeks of speculation of the future of the long-serving head of Baltimore City Public Schools, the school board voted to renew CEO Sonja Santelises' contract for one year. Santelises sought a longer contract, according to reporting by the Baltimore Banner.

Liz Bowie, education reporter for the Baltimore Banner, joins Midday to discuss the unusually protracted negotiation process, and what the contract renewal means for city schools.

(photo credit: Eli Pousson Via Wikimedia Commons)

After weeks of speculation of the future of the long-serving head of Baltimore City Public Schools, <a href="https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/sonja-santelises-contract-HQFYAIYJTJFV3IV3KXEBPSYUAI/" data-cms-ai="0">the school board voted to renew CEO Sonja Santelises' contract for one year</a><a href="https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/education/k-12-schools/sonja-santelises-contract-HQFYAIYJTJFV3IV3KXEBPSYUAI/" data-cms-ai="0">.</a> Santelises sought a longer contract, according to reporting by the Baltimore Banner.
Liz Bowie, education reporter for the Baltimore Banner, joins Midday to discuss the unusually protracted negotiation process, and what the contract renewal means for city schools.
(photo credit: Eli Pousson Via Wikimedia Commons)

Anne Lamott reflects on matters of the heart in 'Somehow: Thoughts on Love"

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