3:14 and Out: A Collection of Vermont Public Radio Commentaries

by Bill Mares

Each week when Bill Mares' voice comes over the airwaves of Vermont Public Radio, his listeners don't know what he's going to talk about, but they do know they're in for a treat. Mare's interests are as varied and eclectic as his fans. He shares his thoughts and experiences on topics ranging from beekeeping to marathon running to international politics, all within the parameters of the broadcasting time limited minutes of 3:14 and Out. With passion, humor, and a wry self-awareness, he describes a presidential fishing trip, ponders the meaning of friendship in a digital age, and recounts what it's like to travel to a different country and subsequently see our society through a different lens.

3:14 and Out is appealing for both its light touch and its deeper thoughtfulness. Mares is a proud citizen of Vermont, our country, and of the world, and his passion for art, music, agriculture, athleticism, and the human condition are prevalent throughout this entertaining and thought-provoking collection.

144 pages, Paperback

First published September 13, 2011

About the author

Raised in Texas, educated at Harvard, Bill Mares has been a journalist, high school teacher and member of the Vermont House of Representatives. He has authored or co-authored 13 books on subjects ranging from the Marine Corps to workplace democracy to desert travel to Presidential fishing. His hobbies include running, beekeeping, singing and fly-fishing. He lives in Burlington, Vermont with his wife of 41 years, Chris Hadsel.