(Episode 72): The Land We Love: Glenn Reed Talks 'Searching for the Wild Asparagus'

#StorycomicPresents #GlennReed #SearchingForTheWildAsparagus #Vermont #NatureWriting #Memoir #Essays #Photography #RuralLife #Homage #PersonalJourney #BookTalk #AuthorsOfInstagram #Literature #SenseOfPlace Join us in Episode 364 of Storycomic Presents, where host Barney Smith sits down with Glenn Reed, a celebrated journalist and author, to discuss his latest work, ‘Searching for the Wild Asparagus.’ This deeply personal book is a collection of essays and photographs that explore the profound connection between a person and a place—specifically, the 23 (or 22) acres in a small Vermont town that shaped Reed's life. In this episode, Glenn shares the inspiration behind his heartfelt tribute to his parents' former home and the surrounding landscape that has profoundly influenced his identity. The conversation delves into the essence of place and memory, examining how the sensory experiences of nature and significant personal moments are intertwined in the fabric of our lives. Glenn discusses the power of simple pleasures like the smell of corn in August, the sight of a dog joyfully running through a field, and intimate conversations amidst nature's backdrop. These experiences, universal yet unique, are captured in Glenn's narrative, offering viewers a reflective look at how our environments shape us. Tune in to discover how ‘Searching for the Wild Asparagus’ not only recounts Glenn’s personal journey but also invites us to reflect on our own places of significance in our lives. The Title sequence was designed and created by Morgan Quaid.  See more of Morgan’s Work at: https://morganquaid.com/ Storycomic Logo designed by Gregory Giordano See more of Greg’s work at: https://www.instagram.com/gregory_c_giordano_art/ Want to start your own podcast?  Click on the link to get started: https://www.podbean.com/storycomic Follow us:  Are you curious to see the video version of this interview?  It's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ https://twitter.com/storycomic1 For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at [email protected]  Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Higgins802, Von Allan, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, Marek Bennett, and Matt & Therese. Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/ https://www.stephanieninapitsirilos.com/ https://www.vonallan.com/ https://higgins802.com/ https://shewstone.com/ Also to Michael Winn who is a member of our Founders Club!