I started playing mountain dulcimer when I was twelve years old, and they are one of my favorite folk instruments. However, they are still relatively obscure! It’s a shame, because they have a beautiful tone,...
Robert Mize was a legend among dulcimer makers and players. My parents took me to meet him and pick out a dulcimer at the Hearthside Festival at Unicoi State Park many years ago. My Mize...
Hanging out with other indie musicians is always a riot, especially when they happen to be family. I was able to stop by and nab some shots for my brother at a recent gig at...
Stuck in the summer doldrums? This list of summer journal prompts is perfect for inspiring your next writing project or art journal entry. Try using them to write a scene, as an object or theme...
Gardenias (Gardenia jasminoides) are a southern garden tradition. My mother planted gardenias all around her house, and they are my favorite part of summer! The gorgeous white blooms are incredibly fragrant, and we enjoy bringing...
Rusalka, by Bonnie Noveille, is an urban fantasy set in St. Paul, Minnesota. It is book one in the series Old World Problems and centers around the human and supernatural community that arose as part...