This month’s Song of the Month is “No Shortcuts” by Heather Maloney, a song that reminds us that simple instrumentation and vocal harmonies are sometimes more powerful than the loudest chorus – oh, and also, there are some parts of life you can’t skip, you’ve got to see it through.
February 2017 Song of the Month: Turnpike Troubadours – 1968
This month’s Song of the Month is “1968” by Turnpike Troubadours, a song about recognizing the potential in the people around you with reference to Martin Luther King Jr.
Week 3 Song of the Week: Peter Mulvey – Vlad the Astrophysicist
This week’s Song of the Week is “Vlad the Astrophysicist” by Peter Mulvey, a song about the finer things in life: friendship, beer, and existential astrophysical curiosity.
Week 2 Song of the Week: Hazel English – I’m Fine
This week’s Song of the Week is “I’m Fine” by Hazel English.
Week 1 Song of the Week: Greensky Bluegrass – While Waiting
This week’s Song of the Week is “While Waiting” by Greensky Bluegrass.
Week 51 Song of the Week: Injury Reserve – Oh Shit!!!
This week’s Song of the Week is “Oh Shit!!!” by Injury Reserve.
Week 50 Song of the Week: Listener – Wooden Heart
This week’s Song of the Week is “Wooden Heart” by Listener.
Week 49 Song of the Week: Kalle Mattson – Avalanche
This week’s Song of the Week is “Avalanche” by Kalle Mattson.
Agressive Bees, Tarantula Hawks, and Desert Camping in the Summer: My Trip to Joshua Tree National Park and Mojave National Preserve
This is a brief tale of camping in the desert in 117 °F heat, very aggressive bees, and how I learned about the existence of a giant, terrifying spider wasp called the Tarantula Hawk. This is my story of camping in Joshua Tree National Park in July.
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