In 2008, a tiny piece I wrote about my love for The Wizard of Oz was published on NPR's In Character series. I still love children's stories, though in a different way and for different reasons. Some adults aren't interested in anything for children. You can find a number of essays lamenting adults reading YA, …
I'm going to steal a page a from Austin Kleon. Do you subscribe to his newsletter? Every week he sends readers a list of ten things he thinks are worth sharing. Since he also has a book called Steal Like an Artist, I'm following his advice. Here are ten things I think are worth sharing: …
Continue reading A Light on the in the Evening (Have a seat and stay a spell.)
A friend of mine submitted one of his songs to NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series. I work with Chris. I hadn't worked with him very long when I received my cancer diagnosis and had to take time off work. I panicked over how to pay bills (never mind the medical bills!) if I couldn't work. …
Marta Pelrine-Bacon 