‘Only Small Things Are Good’: An Interview with Author Micah Harris
What makes an endeavor meaningful? How can we make a difference in this world—or in the lives of those around…
How to End Well
It’s very rare that the end of a good book is the end of its story. One cold January day…
Stop Saving the World (A Defense of Small Stories)
Too many stories about saving the world can cause us to lose sight of the individual people and communities that…
Music Is Breathing: An Interview with Composer Ola Gjeilo
Renowned composer Ola Gjeilo expounds on his creativity, from his inspiring improvisation to his carefully selected lyrics. Ola Gjeilo is…
Creativity Isn’t Just for Artists
We need to realize that creativity isn’t just a material “product,” but a mindset.
Musicians As Healers
Can music heal cultural wounds?
A Woman Gave Me Music: Q & A with James Spaite
For Californian folk artist James Spaite, a cello, a guitar, and a pair of voices are all it takes to craft a record that is breathtakingly beautiful and immensely satisfying.
Do Poets Write Poetry or Find It?
In his essay “The Poet,” Ralph Waldo Emerson argues that the poet expresses and even finds what we cannot
Scenes and Symbolism: Q&A with Neulore
As their Germanic moniker (“new lore”) implies, Neulore aims to tell stories as grand as the beginning of human history and as familiar as grappling with family issues
This Is Why I Love the Sound of Instruments Tuning
Tuning is one of my favorite parts of a night at the orchestra. Here’s why
Sculpting the Music: Q&A with Ian Randall Thornton
This Norfolk-based folk artist is southern Virginia’s best-kept secret
A Place to Store Adventures
Has the e-book really replaced the bookshelf? Emily WeitzEmily Weitz is a graduate of Patrick Henry College and the editor of…
Cultivating Beauty Belongs to the Community, Not Just the Individual
We are meant to cultivate community as much as we are designed to create.
Love the Process, Or You’ll Miss Half the Beauty
In art, to skip the journey is to skip the creation.
Is Spotify Ruining Music for Listeners And Artists?
In the 1970s, philosopher Attali predicted that the sheer proliferation of music would destroy its value.
Put the Camera Down, It’s Okay to Remember Things
Are we taking pictures to remember or to showcase?
Gathering Inspiration by Wasting Time
Sometimes being creative means driving 500 aimless miles.
The Risk (and the Art) of Creating Friendships
Good friendship is indeed art, and I am convinced that it might be the most dangerous, satisfying form of artwork.
How to Kill Art with a Museum
Museums remove art from life, and the result is more devastating than you might think.
The Art of Morning
Why coffee isn’t just about waking up. Emily WeitzEmily Weitz is a graduate of Patrick Henry College and the editor…
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