Wildlife and Me

Omg Elizabeth -- that was really great, nice job!

Excellent...loved it.

I love the rhythm, Lizzie. Great job.

Um.. all I can say is wow. That is the best story I have heard so far, and I have heard about 300 of them so far. If you do not win, start writing, or something.

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Dear Elizabeth, Who knew that road kill could turn into such a compelling story ... and your story is so upsetting in so many ways, and yet with a happy ending ... sort of. It amazes me how this 2 minute story has so much thought and content it. And thanks for your delightful memory of eating cheetos! And for noticing that more is going on than just the cheesy obsession. Jill

Great story, perfectly written and paced. All of that with a wonderful, made-for-NPR voice! Brava!

Nice story, Elizabeth. And, it was told well.

elizabeth
news director
morning host/producer
kisu 91.1 fm pocatello, idaho

Living in Wisconsin, I've smooshed with my car more critters small and large than I care to acknowledge (watching a deer barrel roll over the top of you car is a sickening experience.) But it's the first I hit - a goldfinch - that I remember the most. He was intact, looked as if he could fly away at any moment. But he was still, and had a tiny bit of blood on his beak. I ... yes ... removed him from my car's front grille. I used my fingers. I couldn't find a stick. Your writing and delivery instantly and powerfully brought back that moment in full, and it was at least 15 years ago. I enjoyed your submission very much, and definitely would love to hear more radio essays from you. Best - patrick

This is by far the best one I've heard. Great delivery.

and great writing and delivery!

-Will, http://www.publicradioquest.com/audio/user/5723

“Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.” - Arundhati Roy

That was a 5 STAR performance.

It held my attention and had me guessing!

Thanks,

Sallyfranz

"Both faith and fear are the belief in things not seen." S. Franz

This story struck me as brave and shy all at once. I like to think I'm not the "hood ornament type," but maybe I am; so far, I haven't had to decide. When that dark day arrives, when I hit my first bird, I'm sure Elizabeth's words will come to my aid and, comforted, I'll try to pick up a stick.

The fine art of storytelling survives in your quirky vignette.

You, I want to hear from!

Please let me know what you think (really now) of my entry...

Thanks and good luck!

I don't even know what to say! I'm all weirded up inside! Your voice certainly carried me along, and your writing was compelling as well, but the ending was so sad!
Oh well, I suppose these things happen, yes?
Good luck to you. Try mine?

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"All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy" - Spike Milligan

I get excited when contestants leave me comments cause that means I can know who's to listen to and leave them comments. That said, your piece is incredibly moving and scary to me. I don't know how to drive - for I fear being the elminiator of a life - so I just avoid the whole machine all together. You bring a poetry to it; it reminds me of that part in Kill Bill - are you with me? - with the gold fish. And thanks, I am an actor - at least studying to be one - with the hopes of building my own All-arts-in-one Arts Center. Keep it up, lady . . . I will, too.

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I'd like to hear the person who wrote and recorded this piece on the air. Yes, I definitely would.

I swear you must be a Zen Preistess.

Every single word, before I heard it, I knew what you were going to say, even though every single word was the unexpected. "...my inability to pick up and manipulate a stick." Yes, but of course he [your friend] did, and in a way, he represents the whole of the evesdropping/peeping tom world, doesn't he?

The instant you saw what the deer had done, I knew the bird was going to be the next order of business.

Steve

If rules are made to be broken then, comfort zones are for leaving.

I found that one to be most agreeable. Yes, I would in fact like to hear more short stories like that one. It was relaxing to listen to, yet I could not turn away.

I love this piece. It captures something unique about our place on earth -- at least, the place of those of us who have little contact with wild animals save for the occasional automotive encounter. Which includes me and most people I know. Great voice, I would listen regularly if she were on the air.

Great story, great voice, offbeat and funny! Surprisingly funny, considering the subject matter.

Touching and Funny Story!!!

This is Fabulous! Her voice is amazing to listen to.

I love this one! She sounds a bit like the narrator in a hard-boiled mystery movie (maybe something with Humphrey Bogart), which makes it sweet, funny and sad all at the same time. I really like her voice.

This story shows exactly why radio is better than television -- it is subtle, warm, and intimate in a way that it would never be if the images of the bird or deer were shown on screen. The author clearly knows radio's strengths as a medium: the story is well paced, the vocabulary is vivid and just right, the pauses are perfectly timed, and in just two minutes the author manages to get across both suspense and humor.

I would absolutely listen to a show by this person.

Good story. Good ending.

I really like this one. The writing is great, and it is well delivered -- very good voice. Pulls you in from the beginning and doesn't hit you over the head with the moral of the story. Really really great details. Smarter than a lot of the other entries!

i've been an avid public radio listener for years and i can say without a doubt that this voice engages me in a way none of the others do. i find the story has an earnest tone, but with a sinister element that saves it from being syrupy and maudlin. well done! i'm am definately hooked. keep her in the running. clearly a lot of promise in this one!

fantastically, enticingly macabre!
it's totally going to be the next 'this american life'