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Han Ong Reads “I Am Pizza Rat”
Oct 16, 2023
Listen to Han Ong, MacArthur Fellowship and Berlin Prize recipient, author of plays and novels, as he reflects on aging, family, publishing, attending a controversial production, and complicated relationships and caregiving.
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- The podcast explores the significance and benefits of attending a class where seniors learn how to fall safely and get up without hurting themselves, incorporating Zen Buddhist practices.
- The story incorporates the viral video phenomenon of 'Pizza Rat' as a metaphorical thread, symbolizing the unpredictability, absurdity, and resilience of life.
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The Importance of Falling Naturally Class
The podcast episode explores the significance and benefits of attending a class called 'Falling Naturally' where seniors learn how to fall safely and get up without hurting themselves. The instructor, Marco Santa Maria, incorporates Zen Buddhist practices into the class. The importance of making the movements instinctive and habitual for future falls is emphasized. Participants share personal stories and enjoy a sense of camaraderie.
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