Opinion

Elisabeth Moss (right) and Thomas Wright star in Jane Campion's new series Top of the Lake.

Two New TV Dramas Look Below The Surface

by David Bianculli

Jane Campion directs a new Sundance Channel miniseries, Top of the Lake, about a young New Zealand detective played by Mad Men's Elisabeth Moss. Meanwhile, producers from Lost and Friday Night Lights team up to create a prequel to Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho, called Bates Motel.
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Tim Harris (right) and his father, Keith, visited StoryCorps in their hometown of Albuquerque, N.M.

A 'Good Enough' Dad And His Special Son

by NPR Staff

Tim Harris had wanted to open a restaurant for as long as he could remember. In 2004, with help from his father, Tim, who has Down syndrome, opened Tim's Place in Albuquerque, N.M. He calls it the world's friendliest restaurant, and doles out hugs to customers six days a week.
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Luke and Mark Radlinski reunite at the airport after Mark's deployment in 2007.

Returning From Duty, Finding Families' Embrace

by NPR Staff

For Navy Lt. Mark Radlinski, coming home from Iraq was both the best and worst day. But his brother had no mixed emotions — it was all positive. When Felicia Banks deployed with the Army, her children were not as aware of what was going on. They knew they were thrilled to have her back, though.
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We didn't always feel guilty when we bought Wonder Bread and baloney at the supermarket, instead of fresh organic vegetables at the farmers' market.

Are You Overwhelmed? You Don't Have To Be

by Alva Noë

We seem to be stressed out these days. Everybody I know says that they feel overwhelmed a lot of the time. Why is this? What is going on?