n the 1970s, summer days found the writer helping his father bail hay, accompanied by a transistor radio that brought the familiar, comforting voice of broadcaster Paul Harvey. Sitting in the shade, lunch in hand, the writer recalls the joy of family moments and Harvey’s captivating stories. From 1952 to 2008, Harvey’s show, “The Rest of the Story,” reached millions, known for its engaging tales and his unique, resonant voice.

Harvey’s broadcasts offered valuable life lessons, which the writer misses in today’s fast-paced world, longing for that reflective time.