All of you musically talented people out there, listen up. This is not a joke and not a drill. Things are getting serious now. I know that your fingers might be sore and calloused from all that strumming, your vocal chords might be raw from singing, and that your heart may be heavy with discouragement … More A Call to Guitars
Warning: this post contains graphic descriptions of heavy metal and violent images that may not be appropriate for young children and vegetarians. To say that I dislike the music of Metallica would not be wholly accurate. I can respect their talent and abilities, but when I hear them, I can feel myself begin to change … More A Medal for Mysterious, Music-Induced Moods
All of us dwellers of the Treehouse are winners in our own right, but today I must sing the praises of the newest occupant, a kitten named Smidgen. Like any superhero, he has a unique origin story. Smidgen appeared mysteriously in the deep woods of South Carolina on a brisk fall day. Whether he was … More Smidgen the Superhero
If there’s an award for how much stuff it takes to get you through a workday, I win it hands down. The bag I carry into the office each day is a beautiful piece of luggage decorated with a fox print that I received for Christmas from my sweet in-laws. I put it on my … More The Pack Mule Prize
Maria Linn 