After recent years of candy-coated pop musicians snagging music’s most prestigious award, I settled into my comfy chair last night not expecting to see the simply dressed, synthesizer-less bands that I love walk away from the ceremony victorious. My favorite band, The Avett Brothers was set to play with Mumford & Sons (another favorite) and Bob … Continue reading »
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Bonfires & Batteries: An Argument For Wooden Blocks
My dad tells this lovely story of his little brother’s favorite toy.They spent childhood days playing in the yard, improvising games with the local kids. For his birthday one year, my uncle begged and pleaded for just one, awesome toy: a curtain rod. No one can explain his obsession with this plain decorative object, … Continue reading »
