Peter Smith
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- Peter Smith writes poem about lawn mowing
Essayist Peter Smith shares a poem on mowing the lawn. It captures the essence of the eternal struggle of adults getting kids to actually do the task.
- Peter Smith on Opening Windows in Spring
Well spring seems to have arrived and with the unexpectedly warm days and nights, people all over Minnesota are rediscovering the simple joys of the season. Essayist Pete Smith says one of the simplest and most joyful of these is sleeping with the bedroom windows open.
- Essayist Peter Smith Talks About a Wood Pile in His Back Yard
The weather has taken a turn for the better, and for a lot of Minnesotans, that means turning one's attention to chores and yard work. All of which reminds essayist Peter Smith of one chore he's been putting off for far too long.
- Essayist Peter Smith doesn't welcome carbs this holiday season
There's one holiday reunion local essayist Peter Smith isn't exactly looking forward to during the season. It’s all about the carbohydrate.
- Essayist and Veteran Peter Smith Appreciates a Particular Group of Veterans
Well, Minnesota Public Radio essayist Peter Smith has something to say on this Veteran's day. He would like to thank veterans everywhere -- and one small group of vets in particular.
- Peter Smith wishes he'd saved an old robin he'd found in BWCA
Essayist Peter Smith reflects on a BWCA memory along the shore of Lake Agnes, and of an old robin he wish he had saved.
- Essayist Peter Smith Has a Book About Minnesota History That's Great for this Time of Year
Read any good books lately? Essayist Peter Smith has -- and not just a good book -- a good old book about Minnesota that just might be perfect for this time of year.
- Essayist Peter Smith has Some Words of Encouragement for School Teachers
It's mid-August, and with a new school year looming on the horizon. Minnesota Public Radio essayist Peter Smith has a few words of encouragement for the state's school teachers.
- Peter Smith Sees the First Signs of Fall...
It's going to be another hot early August day for today's primary election. In the farm fields, sweet corn coming in. Back yard tomato plants going full tilt across the region. But don't look now, Minnesota. Essayist Peter Smith says a change is on the way.
- Peter Smith has Discovered a New Way to Pass the Time When He Can't Sleep
Remember the old days on radio when folks who couldn't sleep sat up listened to music and talk stations all all night? Well essayist Peter Smith has discovered a new breed of insomniac out there... Guess where.
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