"Over and over again, . . . nothing is ever lost." When old stories are told anew, it's the perfect recycling. Fran Stallings' new CD, Stories and Songs for a Green Earth, shares the message of caring for the planet that nurtures us all. From the colorful rain forest beetles to the beavers that help make our rivers good habitation, to Asian Vultures, "everybody has a Place to Be." Stories from many cultures remind us that everywhere is someone's backyard, and from King Midas' gold to the Japanese "Melting Herb," every choice has consequences.

Gateway Grapevine
Mary Garrett