Well, THAT was an interesting experience.
As I mentioned yesterday. I had a unique opportunity, to be one of the “talking heads” in a video /podcast/interview done by Destination:Think, a group that puts together productions about how communities deal with nature, change, and tourism.
And since Marquette has all three of those, you can see why they were in town.
So for an hour yesterday morning I sat in the History Center and answered questions. I have no idea if my answers were any good or what the producers were looking for, but answer the questions I did.
Good thing I'm not camera shy, huh?
8-)
We touched on many things, including Marquette as a community, how it's changed over the years, and how tourism shapes it the way it is today. We also talked about the tours I give and what kind of legacy I hope the people who attend them walk away with, and after we were done I was asked one final question that I really couldn't answer--
Is there one historical story I tell that kind of sums up Marquette, both the way it was and the way it is?
There are very few instances in which I'm left speechless, but this was one. It was a GREAT question; unfortunately, I couldn't think of a suitable answer off the top of my head. I eventually came up with an answer about how all the little stories make up Marquette's one big story. Even now, almost a day later, I don't know that there's just one story that encapsulates the rich tapestry of this magical place, but it sure has made me think.
And who knows—maybe one day, I'll actually have an answer.
I have no idea when any of this material may be used. When I'll find out, I'll pass it along. Not because I'm in it (I'm on video waaaaaaaay too much as it is) but because I'm curious as to what final story will be told by the nice people putting it together.
I just hope I was able to add a little to it, in my own geeky way.
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