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Another week, another slew of NPR stories that have made me pause and think.  Even while life may be busy with the small details, I appreciate the fact that NPR keeps me connected to world with interesting bits and pieces that I hear in between the bickering spats of my children.

• "The Difficulty Of Defining What 'Middle Class' Is"-- I caught the end of this All Things Considered piece and was fascinated by the different perspectives.  Can class be defined solely by income?  Apparently not.

• "Not A Fan Of Beer? These Pairings May Win You Over"-- I admit that I only clicked this link from the NPR Facebook feed to appease my hubby, but after reading it, I'm still not inclined to order a beer.  Sorry, and amaretto sour just tastes TOO good instead.

• "Stuck"-- Whenever I catch The State We're In, I'm impressed by the uniqueness of their pieces.  This segment was incredible, and so difficult to imagine-- being stalked by someone for fifteen years!

• "Whales Help Fertilize Ocean With Floating Dung"-- I read this All Things Considered piece to JAM, thinking that as a ten year old boy, he'd appreciate a story that was essentially all about the important role played by whale poop.  I found it fascinating, but he was just grossed out.  (Wuss.)  

• "Carl Paladino: Gay 'Option' Not 'As Valid' As Straight"-- Obviously this isn't breaking news anymore, but seriously, this guy is a major, major d-bag.  Please tell me New Yorkers have more sense than to elect someone as ridiculous as him.

• "Hitchens Brothers Agree To Disagree Over God"-- Interesting stuff from Morning Edition's coverage of the Hitchens "debate," wherever you fall on the belief spectrum.  

Props to NPR as always,