Metro Archives staff Sarah and Darnetha sit down with their now-retired boss, Ken Fieth, to talk about his life before the Metro Archives, how he first stumbled into the field, and to hear some of his favorite stories from his 31 years with Metro Archives.

Ball-Carrier has taken a wife, but when he becomes very ill he gives his wife instructions on how he is to be laid to rest. How will his family manage without his hunting?

We have lists and expectations. We have wishes, hopes and demands. We know who we want to work with and love, but are we
qualified to fulfill those needs for ourselves? Would we date, parent, counsel or employ someone just like us?

A boy is lured to a witch’s home by a magic ball and then fasts for weeks until he has received the gifts of all the good spirits. Finally he is ready for the quest the witch has in mind – but will he succeed?

Today’s selections, a group of twenty-five Christmas poems, come from some of the greatest poetic voices of the English language.

Mary E. Wilkins Freeman sought to demonstrate in her writings her values as a feminist.

Today’s author, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, sought to demonstrate her values as a feminist.