Category: Talk
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Prose & Power Chords Podcast: The Walk Itself – Dogs, Dads, and Shared Ground
Explore how slowing down reveals life’s subtle stories—from canine reunions at Morrissey Park to father-son walks and quiet lessons at Kaufman Lake.
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The Persistence and Passion of ‘The People’s Shark’
At the Illini Union, FUBU founder and “Shark Tank” star Daymond John shared how starting broke, leveraging adversity, and maintaining relentless forward motion built a global business empire.
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The Currency of Open Spaces: Walking Roby Trail After 36 Years
Decades after racing ten-speed bikes toward a 26-cent candy bar, an evening walk at Champaign’s Roby Trail with my 74-year-old father reveals the quiet lessons of aging, navigation, and forgiveness.