Kevin Gordon
“What attracted me to folk art when I first encountered it was, I think, the same thing that attracted me …
The future is here. It lives in Madison.
Want to move to the hippest part of Nashville? Well, right now, as the world sees things, you move to …
To Bruce, With Love
A guitar is a good friend. If you want it to be. Perhaps lover is a better word. (Lovers tend …
Salvation For Sale
I’m fascinated by televangelists. Ninety-nine percent of them are going straight to hell if I have anything to say about …
Surrender — it ain’t just a Cheap Trick song
I like my life. I really do. I’ve made out like a bandit: great family, cozy home, made it as …
Jane McGrath
Jane McGrath is a synesthete. This means when she sees people, she also sees lights and colors surrounding them, different …
Could Be a Spoonful of Life
Spoons. It’s all about the spoons. If you approach Jason “Shakes” Hostetler (heretofore known as Shakes) and ask him what …
Screaming for Comfort
Some people — many people, actually — scream a lot. They don’t necessarily make any noise or open their mouths; …
Crete the Cat
One time I saw Crete chilling in the dumpster alley. A mouse ran past, but he didn’t bother to go …
Melissa Corbin
“I’m a freelance food and travel journalist, and podcaster, but I’m real connected to agriculture as well. I grew up …