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Lisa Peakes

@lisapeakes.wusf.org

Listener companion at @npr.org affiliate @WUSF.org PNBA Pro figure athlete (60+)/Emerson College/Norwich University/Framingham State University Arts enthusiast.

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Six Black dancers, three women and three men, with the Alvin Ailey Dance Troupe walk in a line. They are all wearing white. One of the women holds a large white parasol aloft as she cranes her head skyward.

Six Black dancers, three women and three men, with the Alvin Ailey Dance Troupe walk in a line. They are all wearing white. One of the women holds a large white parasol aloft as she cranes her head skyward.

06.05.2025 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Eight Black female dancers with the Alvin Ailey Dance Troupe posed in a pyramid formation with the central dancer holding an oval lyellow fan. The women are dressed in buttery yellow full length dresses; wearing flattish yellow wide brimmed hats.

Eight Black female dancers with the Alvin Ailey Dance Troupe posed in a pyramid formation with the central dancer holding an oval lyellow fan. The women are dressed in buttery yellow full length dresses; wearing flattish yellow wide brimmed hats.

#metgala regal threads on @mslaurynhill.bsky.social also evoking the classic "Revelations" by Alvin Ailey

06.05.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Anxiety is a superpower!

23.12.2024 01:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That reportorial chestnut β€œFollow the money!” applies. @maxwellfrost.bsky.social cites the cost of running for office. Then, there’s the price of a college education. Plus, as soon as one is elected, the work of fundraising begins again.

22.12.2024 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I once followed the Boston Red Sox closely and that is how I discovered the incomparable Rickey Henderson. He was a superb athlete who played far longer than most, and he delivered on job number one: getting runs. But what I enjoyed most about him was his unabashed showmanship.

22.12.2024 04:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Back where she belongs! Phi Phi O'Hara may have retired, but that quote will live forever!

21.12.2024 23:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Meanwhile, I am still back in 2007; intrigued by David Sedaris's accounting of the Stadium Pal...

21.12.2024 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0


If your head is spinning over the federal spending bill and other political wrangling, @sarahmccammon.bsky.social will help you understand what's going on - and what might be ahead - Saturday morning on @wusf.org.

20.12.2024 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Do you name your cars? Billie Eilish's favorite is a 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat that she calls β€œBig Mama.” Naming stuff makes it harder to say "goodbye" - but if your car's junk; donate it to @wusf.org! And hear Billie and her brother Finneas on @nprfreshair.bsky.social today at noon on WUSF.

17.12.2024 15:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It was forever ago that The Del Fuegos were playing at every venue everywhere in Boston. Hear about how @danandclaudiazanes.bsky.social have been making music for much younger audiences - always with a priority on delight - at 1:20 this afternoon on @wusf.org

16.12.2024 16:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just in time for the end of the year - a rundown of books that are worth listening to while you get other things done! @ayesharascoe.bsky.social has audiobook suggestions from
@kdwinchester.bsky.social at Book Riot. PLUS...the Sunday Puzzle! Weekend Edition Sunday starting at 8 am on
@wusf.org πŸŽ§πŸ“š

15.12.2024 00:29 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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