“April showers bring May flowers, but they also bring renewal and growth.” – Mandy Harrison
The phrase “April Showers Bring May Flower” is a popular saying that is believed to have originated from a work of literature by an English poet and farmer named Thomas Tusser. The literary piece from which this phrase was derived is called, “A hundredth good pointes of husbandrie (1557)”, and is a practical guide about agriculture and household management. The opening lines of one of the chapters of the literary piece begins with: ” Sweete April showers, doo spring Maie flowers. Forgotten month past, Doe now at the last”.
Although April ranks high in the United States as being one of the most soggiest months of the year, it is actually not the most soggiest months on record. According to The Weather Channel, that number one spot actually goes to the month of June. Nonetheless, the month of April has been a steady yet profound reminder that the poor and oftentimes rainy days in April can be extremely beneficial to the blooming plant life in May.
In addition to April being known as a relatively soggy month, April has also served as an important time for those seeking to protect our environment as a part of, “Earth Month”, which has been celebrated in April for decades. But unfortunately, despite those highly anticipated “April Showers” that many look forward to, sometimes lurking behind those spring showers can be strong pollutants, like acid rain.
RESOURCES:
https://archive.org/details/fivehundredpoint08tussuoft/page/102/mode/2up
https://www.epa.gov/acidrain/what-acid-rain
I found out about WMNF through an outreach table that was set up at Sweet Water Organic Farm during my first visit there in 2012.
I had never really heard much about community radio stations at that time and became extremely intrigued as to why a radio station would have an interest in attending and/or hosting events in the community.
As I began to learn more from the Volunteer Coordinator at that time, I decided that the station would be a great fit for me in light of my background in communications and my ongoing interest in helping others.
One of my first volunteer assignments at WMNF was community outreach. I thought what better way to reach out to the community than in the same manner that I felt WMNF had reached out to me. After about a year of doing out reach service, I decided to try my hands at voicing promos/drops since I still had a passion for the arts. I also began helping out during the marathons.
Consequently, while volunteering during one of the marathons, I was asked by a former host to consider being one of their co-host because he liked my personality and the sound of my voice. I had never done formal radio work before, although I DID have a communication degree, however, my interest while attending college at that time was more towards television than radio. Nonetheless, I agreed. In addition to being a co-host on that show (The Damn Jams )(Hip-Hop) , other shows that I have co-hosted on while volunteering at WMNF are: Thee Righteous Temple of Hip Hop (Christian Hip Hop), The Early Bird Wake Up Show (Country), Blues With A Groove (Blues ), Mellow Music Encounters ( R& B and Blues) and Kingston 12 (Reggae). However, In February 2014,
I was thankfully given the opportunity to host and produce my own show.... MORNING ENERGY..... and it has truly been an AMAZING experience and journey for which I will always be thankful for!!!
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