Out of Place | A Short Stories Podcast
Our lives are like a flowing stream of short stories. Each day is a page, each month a chapter, each year a novel, and one’s life a series of volumes. Yet, only a fraction of pages stays imprinted on our minds until something we see, or something someone says triggers a memory, and suddenly we’re transported back in time to a place or an event we haven’t thought of in years. The Out of Place short stories podcast is that trigger. Listeners are often surprised when the stories rekindle their own memories about a situation they found themselves in, that didn’t feel right when it happened, but worked out in ways that shaped their perceptions and outlooks for the rest of their lives. So why not join the journey now to see if my stories awaken your own?
Out of Place | A Short Stories Podcast
Boy Toys
Before screens and software, kids built with Lincoln Logs, Erector Sets and other developmental toys. These hands-on kits sparked creativity and problem-solving—no batteries required. In this episode, Frank takes you back to a simpler time, when play meant building, imagining, and proudly showing off your latest creation!
This episode also includes an interview with Jane Werner, Executive Director of the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh.