StoryCorps’ National Day of Listening is today
More commonly known as “Stop-being-ungrateful-and-call-your-grandmother-why-dontcha” Day.
StoryCorps — 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.