[The awards ceremony was incredible. I was seated with my parents, front row, between U.S. Congressman Price on the right and Caldwell Laureate recipient Marsha White Warren on the left (she [...]
Exciting news, folks: Today is the day I get to publicly announce the literary prize that I won. I have updated my website—the resume, all the downloadable clips, the links, the current [...]
Today’s rainy weather must have been sponsored by the Pacific Northwest. Although this stretch of the Southern Appalachians receives the exact same annual precipitation as my hometown of [...]
It’s a new layout at The Writing Life blog and turning over a new leaf. This blog was founded on the principles of living a present life and recording anecdotes from that life in draft form on [...]
Katey and Shane, I just read your book, “Lost Crossings.” I truly enjoyed it. You brought to light the significance those bridges had long ago and created a new interest in them. [...]
Dear Andrew Bird fans, Can you believe it? We’re in the home stretch. As a point of ritual, I began my fast of Mr. Bird’s music last night, 48 hours before the live performance. I [...]
Dear Andrew Bird fans, I’ve recently learned there is a possibility that Annie Clark (“St. Vincent”) will “join” Mr. Bird on stage at his upcoming show in Asheville, North Carolina. I [...]
Dear Andrew Bird fans, Continuing the tradition of obsession… A. I am wondering: 1. Will Mr. Bird have a “band” and if so, how much autonomy will the band have? 2. How does Mr. [...]
Dear Fellow Andrew Bird fans, This is the first of four posts in anticipation of Andrew Bird’s upcoming performance at The Orange Peel on 10/9 in Asheville, North Carolina. In the spirit of [...]