Prairie Tayles
Saturday morning, 7:30 central during Weekend Edition
A sixth generation Kansan, Karen Madorin cherishes the prairie in a way only one who has left a beloved homeland and returned can. A writer, amateur photographer, and teacher, Karen loves finding fossils from the ancient inland seas as well as learning about modern pioneers who harvest Kansas wind. Each week Prairie Tayles takes you inside everyday life. It is a celebration of living the good life on the high plains.
Karen also writes a blog by the same name, Prairie Tayles.
Latest Episodes
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After receiving scores of Presidents Day sale flyers in my mailbox and e-mail, I’m flashing back to childhood celebrations of Abraham Lincoln and George… -
Some people like cities. They like the anonymity of blending into a crowd. They like choosing where to shop, dine, and have fun. Being unknown to a server… -
As a kid, I lived 11 miles from Disneyland. I took for granted that I’d visit the happiest place on earth several times a year. And I did. Due to… -
Conspiracy theorists need to investigate Mother Nature’s actions against trees in Western Kansas. Yes, she’s conspiring to make this a treeless plain once… -
Everyday my newsfeed runs articles supporting rural communities. I also subscribe to Mike Rowe’s of Dirty Jobs fame posts where he reveals America’s need… -
Art day in grade school was so much fun. I looked forward to it all week and could barely contain my excitement through morning lessons. Throughout lunch,… -
Anyone reading or listening to news over the past few weeks must, as I do, long for comfort and continuity to counterbalance media reports. What better… -
Holidays remind many of us of either family or cultural customs that connect us to generations long past. By following old family recipes, we can savor… -
Imagine a time traveling pilgrim joined your family’s Thanksgiving celebration this year. After you got over the surprise of finding in individual wearing… -
The search for gold compelled Spanish Conquistador Cornado to venture into what is now Kansas. Ironically, he found gold more valuable than the metal he…
