Amateur Hour
This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council.
Bio 101
I write about science for kids, but I don’t often get to observe science in action. Checking on mosquito traps with a couple of biology interns gave me a chance to reflect on what draws me to science.
College Radio
Nothing will humble you like trying to do an amateur audio story with an audio professional. I spent a little time with reporter Catherine Wheeler of North Country Public Radio, getting lots of good info and almost no room tone.
Home Ec
Baking has always been one of my favorite hobbies, so this was a real treat: hanging out with baker Steve Greco and talking about what make it such a rewarding thing to do, even when it’s a little boring.
Woodshop
My favorite hobby. Not the one I do best, but the one I like the most. Here, I’m speaking with local woodworker Katie Schuler, who trusted me around her power tools.
Writing Workshop
Here, I’m examining hobbies from the point of view of a professional. I led a workshop with four wonderful local writers who were kind enough to share their thoughts with me.
We Are the Place
This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and administered by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council.
Princeness
Kit is a two-spirit Mohawk artist and drag king. This story is based on an interview recorded in October 2024 at Pine Street Arena in Potsdam, New York.
Image credit: Steena Lee Artistry
Who I Am
Kholeen Borneo is an educator in northern New York. This story comes from an interview on the SUNY Potsdam campus in September 2024.
“Who I Am” with Kholeen Borneo
All in This Together
Annabelle Petrichor lives in northern New York, where she and her wife run Dykes Pottery and volunteer with a local Pride organization.
This interview was recorded in Ives Park in Potsdam in October 2024.
“All in This Together” with Annabelle Petrichor
Mother
Will Rauch/Lyn Guinie is a student and drag queen in otsdam, NY. This interview was recorded at 3 Bears Gluten-Free Bakery in Potsdam in October 2024.
“Mother” with Will Rauch
The Gain
Marcus Alvarez runs Barker Productions and DJs in Potsdam, NY. This interview was recorded in Ives Park in November 2024.
“The Gain” with Marcus Alvarez
Rebecca Donnelly 