May 2021 TPT Member Magazine

May 2021 TPT Member Magazine

MAY 2021

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Photo Credit: James Shiffer, University of Minnesota Press

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Minnesota Experience Return to Skid Row

Minnesota Experience Armed with Language

Walk along the pavement of bygone downtown Minneapolis, preserved in rare footage. A unique 16mm film brings back to life Minneapolis’ seedy Gateway district in its twilight years. Guided by the first-person account from the ‘King of Skid Row,’ the film is an unnerving and illuminating gaze on midcentury poverty, people, place, and the past. A Twin

Minnesota was home to a little-known military intelligence school during WWII that trained Japanese Americans be to translators. Primarily recruited from concentration camps on the West Coast, these men and women, served while many of their families remained imprisoned. For their efforts it is said that they “shortened the Pacific War by two years and saved

Cities PBS original production. TPT 2 Monday, May 10, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Thursday, May 13, 9 p.m.

possibly a million American lives.” TPT 2 Monday, May 17, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Thursday, May 20, 9 p.m.

Photo Credit: Cy Dodson

Say His Name: Five Days for George Floyd The police killing of George Floyd sparked a global uprising. The epicenter was in director Cy Dodson’s Minneapolis neighborhood, where he captured an immersive observation of unrest, anger, and hope in the five days between the killing of Mr. Floyd and the announcement of charges filed against the police officers. A Twin Cities PBS original production. TPT 2 Tuesday, May 25, 9 p.m.

Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten Learn about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, on the 100th anniversary of the crime, and how the community of Tulsa is coming to terms with its past, present, and future. TPT 2 Monday, May 31, 8 p.m.

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A TWIN CITIES PBS ORIGINAL

May 23–29, 2021 | tpt.org/oneyearlater

MAY 25, 2021, MARKS ONE YEAR SINCE GEORGE FLOYD’S DEATH.

Twin Cities PBS will feature programming that explores the devastating impacts of systemic racism on Black, Indigenous, and communities of color. We hope you will find this content engaging as we reflect on and work toward building a more equitable and just future.

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Twin Cities PBS President and CEO: Sylvia Strobel BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Mary Lynn Carver (Vice Chair), Kit Dahl, Scott A. Dillon, Wayne L. Ducheneaux II, Joe Fleming, Peter S. Hatinen, Kristy Howe, Amy L. Jensen, Martha MacMillan, Dr. Fayneese Miller, Victor Miranda, MD, Michael Monahan, Somia Mourad, Robert P. Rinek, Robert Sit (Chair), Darrell Thompson, Sandra Vargas, R. Kirk Weidner, Donna Zimmerman Volume 48 Number 5 TPT magazine (ISSN 1059-9657) is published twelve times a year, in: Jan., Feb., Mar., Apr., May, June, Jul., Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov., and Dec. by Twin Cities Public Television, Inc., 172 East Fourth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101, a nonprofit corporation. Copyright © 2021. List Exchanges: To assist in building membership, Twin Cities Public Television on occasion may exchange names and addresses of its members with other organizations that may solicit or make contact with you by mail. If you do not want your information shared, please notify the membership department at 651-229-1300 or 866-229-1300. All rights reserved. TPT magazine is sent to those who contribute annually to TPT. Basic memberships are $50. Periodicals postage paid at St. Paul, Minnesota, and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Please send change-of-address information to: Membership Department, Twin Cities PBS, 172 E. Fourth Street, St. Paul, MN 55101.

Learn more about this special programming on page 20 and at tpt.org/oneyearlater.

This programming is part of the Racism Unveiled storytelling project with generous funding from the Otto Bremer Trust and additional support from HealthPartners.

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A NOTE FROM SYLVIA

As I write this note, Derek Chauvin is on trial and charged with the murder of George Floyd, and our community is grieving over the death of Daunte Wright. The Twin Cities has become the epicenter of calls for racial justice and police reform and we are responding with programming about the impact of systemic injustices on our community. From May 23 to 30, to mark one year since George Floyd died on May 25 th , 2020, Twin Cities PBS (TPT) will offer nightly programing on TPT 2 and TPT Life, including Jim Crow of the North , Slavery by Another Name , and Say His Name: Five Days for George Floyd as

part of the Racism Unveiled storytelling project. Please visit tpt.org/oneyearlater to learn more.

May is also Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and TPT’s programming honors and tells the stories of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. Programs include the Minnesota Experience premiere of Armed with Language , a TPT-produced documentary about a Minnesota-based WWII military intelligence school that recruited over 6,000 Japanese Americans from concentration camps and trained them to be translators, all while many of their family members remained

imprisoned. You can find out more at tpt.org/languageschool . Also, this month are American Masters: Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir ; and Stage: Ranee and Aparna Ramaswamy’s Sacred Earth . Additionally, with the recent killings of Asian women in Atlanta and the increase in violence against AAPI communities, we curated programs that contextualizes the history of racism against Asian Americans, celebrates the artistry and resiliency of AAPI community members, and provides resources on how to report hate crimes in Minnesota. Please visit tpt.org/aapi to learn more. As we continue to grapple with challenging events, we are committed to bringing you programs that inform, engage, inspire, and connect our diverse communities. We hope you will join us.

Best Regards, Sylvia Strobel, President and CEO, Twin Cities PBS

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Say His Name: Five Days for George Floyd, Cy Dodson

HIGHLIGHTS MAY 1-2

Masterpiece World on Fire Harry and his unit reach Dunkirk, with the odds stacked against them. Part 5 of 7. TPT 2 Sunday, May 2, 9 p.m. TPT LIFE Wednesday, May 5, 9 p.m.

The Palace and the Press Diana vs. the Tabloids The British Royal Family and the tabloid press have had a long and complicated relationship. However, the tabloids’ obsession with Diana, and her need of them to stay relevant, would become a dangerous game. What were the events that led to one of the most tragic deaths in recent history? Part 1 of 4. TPT 2 Sunday, May 2, 7 p.m.

Masterpiece: Atlantic Crossing Empty Promises Martha uses dinner table tactics to help Norway. The first lady gives Martha unusual lessons in public speaking. The president gets on dangerous ground with Martha. Part 5 of 8. TPT 2 Sunday, May 2, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Wednesday, May 5, 8 p.m

EVENING MAY 1-2

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1 Sat

Midsomer Murders: Habeas Corpus (Parts 1 & 2 of 2)

Frankie Drake Mysteries: The Old Switcheroo

(9:15) The Brokenwood Mysteries: The Scarecrow (Part 3 of 4)

Thou Shalt Not Kill Episode Ten

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Stage: Lowertown Line: Jeremy Messersmith & Songwriters

Sam Smith: Live at the BBC’s Biggest Weekend

Independent Lens: Wildland

Independent Lens: No Man’s Land

Film School Shorts

LIFE

Backroads

Prairie Musicians

Living with Parkinson’s

Concussions and Female Athletes

Our Environment and Our Health

Hearing Loss Matters

Getting There

Concussion Dilemma: Min- nesota Reacts

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The Palace and the Press: Diana vs. The Press (Part 1 of 4)

Atlantic Crossing on Master- piece: Empty Promises (Part 5 of 8) NOVA: Fighting for Fertility

World on Fire on Masterpiece (Part 5 of 7)

My Grandparent's War Episode 3

The Tunnel: Sabotage - Sea- son 2 Episode 1

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Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World (Part 1 of 3) Hippocrates Cafe: Reflections on the Pandemic

Human: The World Within: React

American Masters: James Beard

Austin City Limits: John Prine

LIFE

Fazioli Festival Featuring Roberto Plano

This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Lament and Beauty

Farmers & Chefs of Min- nesota

Art at Hand: Creative Ag- ing with Clay

Guthrie: An Inside Look

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Falooda # By asima aya @

Ramadan is a special time of the year for Muslims. We fast/refrain from any food and drink between dawn and sunset. Refraining from food and drink inspires us to become closer to God. It is also a time for prayer, giving, spiritual reflection and kindness. There are certain food items that are reserved for Ramadan and have special meaning. Dierent families and cultures each have their own specialty foods and attending an Iftar (breaking fast dinner) at a mosque or community center provides a tantalizing taste for the senses with the dierent foods that are on oer. Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic has prevented these community Iftars from taking place, families still prepare nourishing and delicious foods, some of which is shared with friends in a socially distant way with porch drop os. This helps foster togetherness and a sense of community/togetherness during this special month.

The dessert that I am sharing is one that is true to my roots. I grew up in South Africa, but my roots are Indian. Milk based desserts are common and are said to be “cooling” to the stomach after a day of fasting. The South African version of Falooda is akin to the Western milk jello or panna cotta – it is light, refreshing and can be flavored to suit your tastes. Here is my version:

Directions

2 cups whole milk ¾ tsp agar powder Ingredients

1. Combine all the ingredients, except the rose water and toppings in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir as you bring to the boil. 2. Once boiled, remove from heat, and let cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the rose water/essence and whisk for a minute or so. 3. Ladle into 6 individual 3-4 oz dessert bowls or one large bowl and place in the refrigerator until set. 4. Once set, top with your choice of nuts or fruit. Best served cold.

(available from an Indian grocer or online) ¼ cup heavy whipping cream ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk 1 tbs sugar ½ tsp ground cardamom powder ½ tsp rose water/essence Optional: Toppings Crushed pistachios, almonds, edible rose petals, saffron strands, toasted coconut and fresh fruits Special thanks to the Nasimah Mayat for sharing this recipe as part of our Be My Guest . Sweet Creations by Nasimah Instagram: @sweetcreationsbynm

If a creamier consistency is desired, replace ½ to 1 cup of milk with the same amount of heavy cream.

Tint with a tiny amount of pink food coloring for a more traditional look.

Since you will not use the entire can of sweetened condensed milk, pour remainder into an airtight container and freeze.

TPT PARTNERSHIPS PRODUCTIONS

Reflections: Memorial Day 2021 Memorial Day is traditionally a time to honor and pay our respects to our military veterans who have passed. Cemetery ceremonies and community commemorations offer an opportunity to remember together. Produced in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs.

A Dogs Service From nightmare interruption to lessening anxiety well-trained service dogs can provide veterans living with PTSD wide-ranging help that can allow the veteran to return to a closer-to-normal life. Produced with Believet. TPT MN Sunday, May 2, 2:30 p.m.

TPT MN Monday, May 31, 8 p.m. TPT 2 Sunday, June 6, 8 a.m.

I Can’t Breathe: CJM Memorial with

Documentarian Interview Executive Produced by DanSan Creatives and Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial, Inc., this documentary reflects on the perspectives of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) amidst the unrest around police brutality and the murder of George Floyd through intergenerational stories that highlight individuals’ coming of age 100 years after the lynching of three black men in Duluth. TPT MN Sunday, May 30, 7 p.m.

TPT Partnerships Our award-winning TPT Partnerships team relentlessly pursues the stories that inspire, educate, and shine spotlights on local communities. Since 2003, our team has partnered with more than 250 organizations to create almost 900 programs and multi-media projects that span a spectrum of topics and issues that are relevant to Minnesotans. For more information, visit tptpartnerships.org.

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HIGHLIGHTS MAY 3-9

Minnesota Experience America's Secret War

In the shadows of the Vietnam War, the CIA organized a secret

war in neighboring Laos to prevent communism from spreading deeper into Southeast Asia. The Hmong fought for the U.S. — and for themselves— to keep Ho Chi Minh’s regime from destroying their way of life. A Twin

Cities PBS original production. TPT 2 Monday, May 3, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Thursday, May 6, 9 p.m.

Philly D.A. LaTonya "T" Myers lands her dream job fighting for probation reform, but any slip up could send her back to prison. At the same time, the D.A.'s team pursues systemic probation reform, facing off against judges who embrace extended supervision. Part 4 of 8. TPT 2 Tuesday, May 4, 8 p.m.

NOVA Hindenburg: The New Evidence NOVA leads a fresh investigation at a leading scientific lab with eye-opening experiments that point to a final solution of the mystery.

TPT 2 Wednesday, May 5, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Sunday, May 9, 8 p.m.

Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World Follow Greta's journey from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to Poland, where she speaks with miners who have lost their jobs. She also visits the UK, where she meets with one of her inspirations — Sir David Attenborough. Part 2 of 3.

American Masters Amy Tan: Unintended Memoir Explore the life of the groundbreaking author of "The Joy Luck Club" in this intimate portrait. Archival imagery, home movies, photographs, animation, and original interviews create a vivid, colorful journey through Tan's inspiring life and career. TPT 2 Monday, May 3, 9 p.m.

Human: The World Within: Pulse

Dive into the world of an ice climber, a bus driver, a woman in labor, and a senior dance club to show how the human heart and the circulatory system power our physical and emotional lives and create the pulsing rhythm of our world.

TPT 2 Wednesday, May 5, 7 p.m. TPT LIFE Sunday, May 9, 7 p.m.

TPT 2 Wednesday, May 5, 9 p.m. TPT LIFE Sunday, May 9, 9 p.m.

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EVENING MAY 3-9

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Antiques Roadshow: Celebrity Edition #1

Minnesota Experience: A merica’s Secret War

American Masters: A my Tan: Unintended Memoir

POV: America

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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. - Uncovering America

BBC World News

Amanpour and Company

Start Up

Rick Steves and the Trav-L-Ator

LIFE

MN Original

Your Legislators

Native Report Native Report Exploring Forgiveness

Bridging War & Hope

Bridging Cul- tures: Islam and the West

Postcards

Around The Cor- ner with John McGivern

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Finding Your Roots: Laughing on the Inside

Philly D.A. (Part 4 of 8)

Frontline: Escaping Eritrea

NOVA: Fighting for Fertility

Human: The World Within React (Part 1 of 6)

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The Coroner: The Salcombe Selkie

Inspector Morse: The Last Bus to Woodstock

BBC World News

Amanpour and Company

Chavis Chronicles Common Ground

LIFE

MN Original

Let’s Go Minnesota!

Basketball, Water and Lost City of Elbowoods NOVA: Hindenburg: The New Evidence Atlantic Crossing on Master- piece: Empty Promises (Part 5 of 8)

Iron Range: Minnesota Building America Human: The World Within Pulse (Part 2 of 6) World on Fire on Masterpiece (Part 5 of 7)

Our Environment and Our Health

Drug Courts: Justice That Heals

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Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World (Part 2 of 3) Nicholas and Alexandra: The Letters (Part 1 of 2)

Almanac at the Capitol BBC World News

Antiques Roadshow Recut

Escape to the Chateau: Autumn Renovation

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Amanpour and Company

Story in the Public Square Making It Up North

LIFE

Almanac at the Capitol

Highway 100 Lilac Drive

James J. Hill: Empire Builder

Mississippi, MN

Almanac: Hands-On History

Around The Corner with John McGivern Ask This Old House

Steamboats on the Red: A Story of Buccaneers

Nature: Walking with Emerson & Thoreau

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This Old House

Shakespeare & Hathaway- Private Investigators

Death In Paradise: La Murder Le Diable Minnesota Experience: America’s Secret War

The Palace and the Press: Diana vs. The Press (Part 1 of 4)

Eastenders Eastenders

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American Experience: The Chinese Exclusion Act

BBC World News

Amanpour and Company

Articulate with Jim Cotter

LIFE

MN Original

Let’s Go Minnesota!

Health and Climate

Minnesota’s National Park Legacy

Minnesota: A History of the Land: Out of the Ashes/1900- 1940s

Farm Fresh Road Trip 3

Off 90

Climate Smart: Cities Working Together

Energy Innova- tions in the US and Germany

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Almanac

Great Performances: Uncle Vanya

MN Original

Art in the Twenty-First Cen- tury: Borderlands

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Vintage Roads Great & Small

Washington Week

Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

Frontline: Escaping Eritrea

BBC World News

Amanpour and Company

Gzero World with Ian Bremmer Prairie Mosaic

LIFE

MN Original

New Metropolis Minnesota

Homes for All

Almanac

Around The Corner with John McGivern

Elder Victims: Abused, Ex- ploited, Alone

MN

8 Sat

Midsomer Murders: The Incident at Cooper Hill (Parts 1 & 2 of 2)

Frankie Drake Mysteries: Last Dance

(9:15) The Brokenwood Mysteries: As If Nothing Had Happened (Part 4 of 4)

Thou Shalt Not Kill Episode Eleven

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Stage: Sacred Earth: Ragamala Dance Company

Great Performances: Lea Salonga In Concert

POV: Minding The Gap

Film School Shorts

POV: America

LIFE

Backroads

Prairie Musicians

Crossing The Threshold

Heroes & History

Getting A Handle On Diabetes

Love of Car: Transportation As We Age Nicholas and Alexandra: The Letters (Part 1 of 2) American Masters: Jacques Pepin

Getting There

Critical Links: Community Health Workers

Brighter Fu- tures: Childhood In Balance

MN

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The Palace and the Press: Held to Account (Part 2 of 4) Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World (Part 2 of 3)

Atlantic Crossing on Master- piece: The Giant Awakens (Part 6 of 8) NOVA: Hindenburg: The New Evidence St. Paul’s Historic Hill: Salvag- ing A Gilded Past

World on Fire on Masterpiece (Part 6 of 7) Human: The World Within Pulse (Part 2 of 6)

The Tunnel: Sabotage - Sea- son 2 Episode 2 Austin City Limits: Kacey Musgraves/Lukas Nelson

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LIFE

This Town

Postcards

Postcards

Stage: This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Heart and Hope

Fam- ily Strengths: Growing...

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MINNESOTA EXPERIENCE PREMIERES

ARMED WITH LANGUAGE By David Mura, Writer, Armed with Language

During World War II, nearly 120,000 Americans of Japanese descent were incarcerated in desolate areas of the West in ten camps, each ringed by barbed wire fences and rifle towers with machine guns. My parents’ families were among those imprisoned.

One irony of the camps is that a significant number of Nisei men — second generation Japanese Americans — served in the armed forces. More than six thousand Nisei soldiers served as Military Intelligence Service linguists throughout the Pacific theater. They translated captured documents, interro- gated prisoners, helped US troops maneuver on battlefields, and provided absolutely crucial information to commanders forming battlefield strategies. General Charles Willoughby, MacArthur’s chief of intelligence, maintained that the MIS Nisei linguists shortened the war in the Pacific by two years and saved a million American lives. During the war, the MIS Nisei linguists were trained at a language school at Camp Savage and Fort Snelling. Because of this Minnesota connection, Twin Cities PBS has produced a documentary about them and this school, Armed With Language. Many Nisei soldiers served even while their families were imprisoned, without a trial or writ of habeas corpus. And the key reason why they were imprisoned was the racist refusal to distinguish between Japan the nation and Americans of Japanese descent.

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As the recent rise in anti-Asian hate crimes makes clear, this racist refusal to distinguish between the countries of Asia and Americans of Asian descent continues to the present. This documentary about the MIS Nisei and the history of Japanese Americans is so necessary, particularly at this time.

RETURN TO SKID ROW Some viewers will recall TPT’s 1998 program Down on Skid Row which aired for years and was popular with viewers. “A few years ago, we determined that standards and expectations had changed and some of the graphic and troubling footage didn’t seem appropriate to air in prime time without some additional context,” says Executive Producer Daniel Bergin. So another long time TPT producer Steve Spencer worked with scholars like the author of “The King of Skid Row” James Eli Shiffer to reframe the found footage. The haunting images now might offer some historic context for current day concerns like housing insecurity, oppression of Native peoples, and addiction.

ARMED WITH LANGUAGE TPT 2 MAY 17 | 8PM RETURN TO SKID ROW TPT 2 MAY 10 | 8PM

James Shier, University of Minnesota Press Inside a Skid Row Bar, 1960

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How Naps Can Keep You Happy and Healthy By Barbra Williams Cosentino

Bestselling author Sarah Ban Breathnach wrote, "We sleep to recharge our bodies. We nap to care for our souls." And the best news is that not only do naps feel good, but they are (mostly) good for you.

The National Sleep Foundation Sleep Health Index 2014 reported that 53% of adults nap regularly, defined as napping at least once every week. Men tend to nap more often than women. Older people and retired individuals are also more frequent nappers. There are several types of naps: • Recovery naps, sometimes called replacement naps, make up for lost sleep. • Planned prophylactic naps, taken when you anticipate losing sleep, prepare you for a late night out. • Appetitive naps (my favorite) are taken just for the sheer joy of it! Naps increase energy, improve reaction time and reduce daytime sleepiness. They lower stress and help to regulate mood, reducing anxiety and depression and inducing relaxation. They enhance creativity, increase productivity, boost problem-solving abilities and improve many cognitive abilities.

"Naps are beneficial for memory because the brain is 'offline,' not taking in any new information, yet is actively consolidating memories," says Marissa Bowman, a doctoral student at the University of Pittsburgh.

As we get older, there are more episodes of nighttime waking and earlier morning awakening. Can you compensate for this with a daytime nap? A study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that, depending on its length and timing, a nap can help to increase total sleep time without affecting nighttime sleep quality or duration, and provides measurable cognitive benefits.

Wondering how long a snooze to take? "Power naps," 20 to 30 minutes long, allow you to wake up refreshed and rejuvenated, giving you added pep on a day when you're dragging.

"The duration and timing of what is sometimes called a 'strategic nap' is important," says Bowman.

"The best time is usually early afternoon, when bodies are programmed to need sleep and you might naturally feel a dip in your alertness."

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Reader Essay: The Time Machine By Cathy Cowing

To help me cope with the pandemic, my husband bought me a time machine. It was delivered by a FedEx worker. We pulled out the staples securing the container and were met with the smell of grease and rubber as we lifted out the mint green metal frame, two white-walled tires and a shiny, chrome handlebar. I hadn't gone online to order a time machine; I went to purchase a bicycle. I haven't ridden in 40 years, so I expected my husband to grumble about the treadmills bought but never used. What a surprise when he said, "I think you need a lifeline. Let me buy it for you." He was right. This pandemic has been hard. We are fortunate compared to so many others, yet the pain of separation from our children and grandchildren is intense. That I could still lose someone I love weighs on me and I feel isolated and sad. As we put the bicycle together, the first inkling that we were building a time machine struck me. Memories rolled over me of a Christmas morning in 1959: the six- year-old me, in pajamas, thrilled when my father rolled a shiny blue bicycle out from behind the tree.

see the 30-year-old version of my father, up late on Christmas Eve, putting together a bicycle for his little girl. I tightened the seat with tears clouding my eyes. As I readied myself for my first senior ride, I worried that I wouldn't remember what to do. I strapped on the helmet, got up on the seat and pushed off. It felt awkward, I turned too sharp out of the driveway, but then my father’s voice filled my head. I was transported back to that early spring day on the hill in our yard. Dad showed me how to get on the bike, gave me instructions and then a big push and I was off. When I fell, he made me get up and keep going. "Let the bike do the work. No matter what, keep peddling," he said. Soon I was a really good rider. Over the weeks since I got my new bike, with Dad riding with me, I have become a good rider again. I go out every day on my mint green time machine. As I push off, the pandemic disappears and as I peddle along, the years fly away. I am transported back to the 1980s when I am once again teaching my children to ride their bikes. I linger there feeling close to them. Then, I ride further back into the 1960s, where I join my brothers as we explore the world.

As I locked down bolts on this new bike, I could

And I continue to ride until I am, once more, that exuberant six-year-old careening down the hill, hair flying wildly behind her, peddling for all she is worth, while her father calls out words of encouragement. Call it a bicycle or a time machine. It is indeed a lifeline.

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Telling Our Stories: Next Avenue Readers Reflect on the Pandemic By Julie Pfitzinger

Last summer, Next Avenue launched a first of its kind initiative called Telling Our Stories , inviting our readers to submit personal essays offering their own insightful perspective on aging. We received more than 600 compelling submissions, representing a variety of voices, and in late 2020, we spotlighted twelve on Next Avenue. In March, which marked a year since the start of the global pandemic, we reached out to our readers again,

asking them to reflect on the past year. Once again, we received many essays told in voices that were powerful, unique and diverse. Readers recalled what they had learned, what they lost and where they discovered ways to be resilient. As one writer told us, “I wanted to put what I was feeling on paper, especially after I discovered that I wasn’t alone and others were having the same experience.” Another shared, “Writing this reinforced the need for routine in my life, even during quarantine.”

The Time Machine was one of twelve stories we selected for publication.

Read Telling Our Stories: Reflections on the Pandemic on Next Avenue. And keep your eye out for our next invitation to submit your own personal essay.

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So Many Books: What We’re Reading During the Pandemic

By Patricia Corrigan

Have you explored Daphne's back story in "Bridgerton: The Duke and I" by Julia Quinn? Hailed Sportcoat's persistence in James McBride's "Deacon King Kong?" Grieved with the boy's family in Maggie O'Farrell's "Hamnet?" Climbed into bed many an evening with Louise Penny's Chief Inspector Armand Gamache?

There’s no doubt that books have been keeping us company during the pandemic.

"People are looking for tools to help them get through these uncertain times," said Judith Curr, president and publisher of HarperOne Group, an imprint of Harper Collins Publishers.

Curr recommended readers curl up with "Just As I Am," the new memoir by the late actress Cicely Tyson. "Big memoirs of lives well lived touch us, and Cicely Tyson lived an extraordinary life, one with guiding principles and purpose," Curr said. Looking for a volume full of heart? Curr is enthusiastic about "The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse," a bestselling illustrated book by British artist and author Charlie Mackesy. A reviewer in The Washington Post called it "a sweet tale rendered in swirly black calligraphy and watercolor," with universal messages. Due to an increased demand for books on racial justice last summer, Chicago librarian Stephen Sposato reported that such titles as "How to Be an Antiracist" by Ibram X. Kendi, "White Fragility" by Robin DiAngelo and "Caste" by Isabel Wilkerson "shot up in popularity."

Other genres did as well: "With people experiencing more restricted routines, we've also seen a renewed sense of appreciation for books on nature and the environment, such as Helen Macdonald's ‘Vesper Flights.’”

And some readers, Sposato noted, have turned to the classics, "older books people always meant to read" or favorites from childhood.

Looking for Ideas?

The Salt Path: A Memoir by Raynor Winn Always Home by Fanny Singer (Chef Alice Waters’ daughter) The Genius of the System: Hollywood Filmmaking in the Studio Era by Thomas Schatz Quite a Year for Plums by Bailey White Abe: Abraham Lincoln in His Times by David S. Reynolds

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A TWIN CITIES PBS ORIGINAL

From the craft, to the textile, to the finishing touches – what we wear is often a reflection of our culture identity. Worn Within is a Twin Cities PBS Original series that explores the history and stories of our traditional dress.

“I want to see the arts continue to flourish because it’s beautiful … and it’s important.” Betsy Ashton appreciates the PBS shows that have inspired a new generation of talented artists to pursue their dreams, and wants to oer this to future generations as well. Help make this happen by including TPT in your will or estate plans. For more information contact Development Department at 651-229-1410 or [email protected]

View the series at tptoriginals.org/wornwithin

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HIGHLIGHTS MAY 10-16

American Experience Mr. Tornado

Human: The World Within: Fuel Through the worlds of a religious faster, an ultra-marathon runner, a farmer and a young girl beating allergies, go deep into the world of the human gut, which processes the fuel our bodies need to keep going. Part 3 of 6. TPT 2 Wednesday, May 12, 9 p.m. Meet pioneering meteorologist Ted Fujita, who transformed our understanding of tornados. His technological advancements saved lives and helped Americans prepare for and respond to dangerous weather phenomena. TPT 2 Monday, May 10, 9 p.m.

Minnesota Experience Return to Skid Row

Walk along the pavement of bygone downtown Minneapolis, preserved in rare footage, memory and 21st-century reflection. A unique 16mm film brings back to life Minneapolis’ seedy Gateway district in its twilight years. Guided by the first-person account from the ‘King of Skid Row,’ the film is an unnerving and illuminating gaze on midcentury poverty, people, place, and the past. A Twin Cities PBS original production. TPT 2 Monday, May 10, 8 p.m. | TPT LIFE Thursday, May 13, 9 p.m.

Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer: Vaccines

Discover the role vaccination plays in our growing ability to prevent the spread of illness. Travel through the remarkable history of vaccines and learn how new ones are developed when never before seen diseases like COVID 19 emerge. Part 1 of 4. TPT 2 Tuesday, May 11, 7 p.m.

Philly D.A. Joseph Chamberlain dreams of

freedom, but first he must convince a skeptical parole board and lay down his pride. A murder spike has local media pointing fingers at Krasner and threatens to halt the D.A.'s office's plans for parole reform. Part 5 of 8. TPT 2 Tuesday, May 11, 8 p.m.

The Palace and the Press Young Royals Under Fire

It’s a story that takes us from baby William to little Archie and all the young royals in between. Explore their differing fortunes with the press and the dramatic tabloid tales that emerged. Part 3 of 4. TPT 2 Sunday, May 16, 7 p.m.

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EVENING MAY 10-16

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10 Mon

Antiques Roadshow: Celebrity Edition #2

Minnesota Experience: Return to Skid Row

American Experience: Mr. Tornado Great Indian Railway Journeys Jodhpur to Delhi

POV: Through The Night

On Story

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Classical Rewind (My Music)

BBC World News

Amanpour and Company

Start Up

Rick Steves and the Trav-L- Ator 2

LIFE

MN Original

Your Legislators

Native Report Native Report Considered View: The Pho- tography...

Photogra- pher’s View of Iceland

Postcards

Around The Corner with John McGivern

Bill Holm: Through The Windows of...

MN

11 Tue

Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer: Vaccines (Part 1 of 4) The Coroner: Napolean's Violin

Philly D.A. (Part 5 of 8)

Frontline: Opioids, Inc.

NOVA: Hindenburg: The New Evidence

Human: The World Within: Pulse (Part 2 of 6)

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Inspector Morse: Ghost in the Machine

BBC World News

Amanpour and Company

Chavis Chronicles Common Ground

LIFE

MN Original

Let’s Go Minnesota!

Sold Out: Affordable Housing at Risk NOVA: Great Electric Airplane Race Atlantic Crossing on Master- piece: The Giant Awakens (Part 6 of 8) Resorts of the Northwoods Shakespeare & Hathaway- Private Investigators Asian Americans: A Question of Loyalty On The Trail: An In Wisconsin Special

Street Level

Food Justice

Weaving The Social Safety Net at Home

Factory

MN

12 Wed

Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World (Part 3 of 3) Nicholas and Alexandra: The Letters (Part 2 of 2)

Human: The World Within: Fuel (Part 3 of 6) World on Fire on Masterpiece (Part 6 of 7)

Almanac at the Capitol BBC World News

Antiques Roadshow Recut

Escape to the Chateau: Riverboat

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Amanpour and Company

Story in the Public Square Making It Up North

LIFE

Almanac at the Capitol

Theodore Roosevelt: A Cow- boy’s Ride to the White H The Palace and the Press: Held to Account (Part 2 of 4)

Almanac: Hands-On History

Around The Corner with John McGivern Ask This Old House

MN

13 Thu

This Old House

Death In Paradise: A Murder In Portrait Minnesota Experience: Return to Skid Row

Eastenders Eastenders

2

Asian Americans: Breaking Ground

BBC World News

Amanpour and Company

Articulate with Jim Cotter

LIFE

MN Original

Let’s Go Min- nesota!

Improving Your Home’s Performance

Integrated Energy Solu- tions

Minnesota: A History of the Land: Second Nature/1945 and Beyond Classic Albums: John Lennon - Plastic Ono Band

Farm Fresh Road Trip 4

Off 90

MN

14 Fri

Almanac

American Masters: Lennon NYC

Kinks - Echoes of a World

2

Dream of Italy Samantha Brown’s

Washington Week

Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

Frontline: Opioids, Inc.

BBC World News

Amanpour and Company

Gzero World with Ian Bremmer Prairie Mosaic

LIFE

Places to Love Around The Corner with John McGivern

MN Original

This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Disarmed and Unfinished

Ready for the Future

Almanac

State of Repair

MN

15 Sat

Midsomer Murders: Breaking the Chain (Parts 1 & 2 of 2)

Frankie Drake Mysteries: Radio Daze

(9:15) The Brokenwood Mysteries: Scared to Death (Part 1)

Thou Shalt Not Kill - Epsiode Twelve

2

Stage: This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Outliers and Intrigue

MN Original

POV: Through The Night

POV: Love Child

LIFE

Backroads

Prairie Musicians

Listen / Sto- ries of Cancer and Resilience

Re-Imagining Late Life

Native Mens’ Barriers to Health Care

Make It Ok Stigma & Mental Illness Nicholas and Alexandra: The Letters (Part 2 of 2)

On The Road Together: Teen Driving

Getting There

Tobacco vs. Min- nesota: Clearing The Air

MN

16 Sun

The Palace and the Press: Young Royals Under Fire (Part 3 of 4) Greta Thunberg: A Year to Change the World (Part 3 of 3)

Atlantic Crossing on Master- piece: The Gift (Part 7 of 8) NOVA: Great Electric Airplane Race

World on Fire on Masterpiece (Part 7 of 7) Human: The World Within: Fuel (Part 3 of 6)

The Tunnel: Sabotage Season 2 Episode 3

2

Last of the Breed

Austin City Limits: Sam Smith/Anderson East Clay, Wood, Fire, Spirit: The Pottery of

LIFE

America’s Socialist Experiment

Asian Flavors This Is Minnesota Orchestra: Musical Passport

Stop, Look, Art

Built to Last - The Legacy of the CCC In MN

MN

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MAY 25, 2021: ONE YEAR SINCE GEORGE FLOYD’S DEATH.

As we reflect on the impact of Mr. Floyd's tragic death, we are offering programming to inform, connect, and support our communities.

From May 23 through the 29, the Racism Unveiled storytelling project will feature selected programs that explore the history and impact of systemic racism on Black, Indigenous, and communities of color, reflect on what has and has not changed in the fight for equity and justice, and share stories of strength and hope in our collective future.

PRogRamming highlights INCLUDE Find a full list of programming at tpt.org/oneyearlater.

NOVA: Forgotten Genius TPT LIFE | May 23, 7 p.m.

Independent Lens: Philly D.A. TPT 2 | May 25, 8 p.m.

American Masters: How it Feels to Be Free TPT LIFE | May 26, 7 p.m. Art and Healing: One Year Later Event | May 27 tpt.org/events Minnesota Experience North Star: Making Home TPT LIFE | May 27, 8 p.m.

Almanac Special one hour programing TPT 2 | May 28, 7 p.m. This is Minnesota Orchestra: Remembrance and Reflection TPT MN | May 28, 8 p.m. Great Performances: Twilight: Los Angeles TPT 2 | May 28, 10 p.m.

American Experience: Voice of Freedom TPT 2 | May 23, 9 p.m. Minnesota Experience: Jim Crow of the North TPT 2 | May 24, 8 p.m.

Say His Name: Five Days for George Floyd TPT 2 | May 25 9 p.m.

Race Matters: America After George Floyd TPT 2 | May 25, 9:30 p.m.

Slavery by Another Name TPT 2 | May 24, 9 p.m.

Listen! Please! TPT 2 | May 25, 10:30 p.m.

Inside the Met TPT 2 | May 28, 8 p.m.

Stage featuring VocalEssence TPT 2 | May 29, 7 p.m.

This programming is part of the Racism Unveiled storytelling project with generous funding from the Otto Bremer Trust and additional support from HealthPartners.

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VISIONARY SOCIETY

“ There is an old Chinese saying, ‘Contentment comes from knowing when enough is enough.’ We have reached our contentment. Programming on Twin Cities PBS (TPT) adds a dimension of quality to our lives that is truly irreplaceable. That’s why we have included TPT in our estate plan. ”

-KaiMay Y. Terry and Dr. Joseph M. Terry, M.D.,

For more information contact: Development Department at 651-229-1410 or [email protected]

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HIGHLIGHTS MAY 17-23

American Experience Voice of Freedom Explore the fascinating life of celebrated singer Marian Anderson. In1939, after being barred from performing at Constitution Hall because she was Black, she triumphed at the Lincoln Memorial in what became a landmark moment in American history. TPT 2 Sunday, May 23, 9pm TPT LIFE Wednesday, May 26, 7 p.m. Death in Paradise Tour De Murder Cyclist Xavier Prince is found dead after seemingly plunging from a ravine during the Tour Des Antilles. All signs point towards a tragic accident, except from a strip of fabric from a team shirt found at the scene that didn't belong to the victim. TPT 2 Thursday, May 20, 9 p.m.

Life at the Waterhole Meet the first animal visitors to a new man-made waterhole in the African savannah. Using state of the art cameras, scientists watch as warthogs and elephants discover the new oasis. But things become dangerous when leopards

and lions close in. Part 1 of 3. TPT 2 Wednesday, May 19, 7 p.m.

| TPT LIFE Sunday, May 23, 7 p.m.

NOVA High-Risk High-Rise

ON THE COVER

NOVA explores the science behind the risks of sky-high buildings. Experts show how the science of evacuation has shaped buildings in recent years, and what we have-and haven't-learned from past tragedies.

Minnesota Experience Armed with Language

MN was home to a little-known military intelligence school during WWII that trained 6,000+ Japanese Americans to be to translators, interrogators and Japanese military specialists. Recruited from concentration camps, these men and women, served while many of their families remained imprisoned. A Twin Cities PBS original production. TPT 2 Monday, May 17, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Thursday, May 20, 9 p.m.

TPT 2 Wednesday, May 19, 8 p.m. TPT LIFE Sunday, May 23, 8 p.m.

Inside The Met The Birthday Surprise

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's 150 th birthday is upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing the art institution to close its doors for the first time in history, while facing financial losses and a battle to protect artistic treasures. Part 1 of 3. TPT 2 Friday, May 21, 8 p.m.

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EVENING MAY 17-23

7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30

17 Mon

Antiques Roadshow Celebrity Edition #3

Minnesota Experience: Armed with Language

American Experience: Billy Graham

Broken Places

2

This Land Is Your Land (My Music)

Rick Steves Top Masterpieces

Great Indian Railway Journeys Mysuru to Chennai

BBC World News

Amanpour and Company

Start Up

LIFE

MN Original

Your Legislators

Native Report Native Report Nourish Hope: Progress Starts with Food

Angels: A Friendship Connection

Postcards

Around The Corner with John McGivern

MN

18 Tue

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