via Daniel Gross: To some jobs, you wear a suit and shiny shoes. To this one, you wear a corset and white face paint. A woman named Tabitha makes her living standing absolutely still in Harvard Square, MA. There are… [READ MORE] Read More

via Eric Drachman: Dennis Clemishaw has been farming cranberries for 30 years – something he never would have expected when he was younger. Now, Dennis and his wife own three bogs of their own and are depending on them for… [READ MORE] Read More

via Mallory Falk: When Marcia Mello started busking – playing music on the street for money – she was excited to pursue a life-long dream. But she’s had to fight for her place on the corner. Produced by Mallory Falk. Listen… [READ MORE] Read More

via Samantha Broun: After 70 years, Winthrop Sherwin is retiring from the general store where he works. It’s the end of an era in Groton, MA.  This piece was produced in 2007 by Samantha Broun. Listen to more of her… [READ MORE] Read More

via Emily Hsiao: Janet Messineo is a taxidermist on Martha’s Vineyard. But you won’t find any deer heads or bears in her workshop–just lots and lots of fish. Janet specializes in marine taxidermy and mounts fish of all sizes. For the… [READ MORE] Read More

“Flip, Skip, Guitar” via Emma De Campo: Flip Scipio has been described as a “guitar repairer to the gods.” And with customers like Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Paul Simon, it’s a title that is well deserved. So who is… [READ MORE] Read More

via Veronica Simmonds: After years working as a psychotherapist Sue Beardsley has found a new life for herself…in the trash. Produced by Veronica Simmonds. Check out more of her work at veronicasimmonds.com

via Erica Kramer: Gus Bendavid operates a zoo from his home on Martha’s Vineyard. Gus spent his entire career working in conservation and wildlife management, but now, as a retiree, Gus rises with the sun every morning to care for… [READ MORE] Read More

via JP Davidson: Bob Jordan has a 3000-degree forge in his garage. He’s a blacksmith with over 40 years of experience – including work with German, Italian and North American Masters. He’s 67 years old now, and a lifetime of… [READ MORE] Read More

via Amy Gastelum: John Mickiewicz operates and maintains the WPA built Railroad Bridge between Cape Cod and mainland Massachusetts. Read more about Amy’s experience putting together this story on Transom.org. You can hear more of Amy’s work on PRX and learn more… [READ MORE] Read More