by Shannon Heaton | Feb 15, 2017 | Croak It Out
It’s been a busy, dispiriting winter. The big political picture seems very dark; and lots of snow in Boston has added to that squished feeling. So assembling my first episode of Irish Music Stories has helped me find some light in this bleak Midwinter: I went to...
by Shannon Heaton | Feb 1, 2017 | Build a Habitat |
After a week in Ireland I came home to a handful of mail. In addition to a bank statement and a Chinese restaurant coupon, I also had a few personal LETTERS. Not holiday cards, letters. Juicy, handwritten, thoughts from a few dear friends. It’s inspired me to...
by Shannon Heaton | Jan 25, 2017 | Croak It Out
After the Women’s March (I caught the tail end in Dublin, while my husband/son marched in Boston), I’m reflecting on what it means to me to speak out. And on why I’m fearful of NOT putting up a yard sign, sharing potentially divisive passions with my...
by Shannon Heaton | Jan 11, 2017 | Croak It Out
After months of interviews, I’m assembling Episodes of the Irish Music Stories Podcast. Here’s why I’m compelled to share the bigger stories behind the Irish tradition. (Hint: it’s not just about playing tunes together): People from all over...
by Shannon Heaton | Jan 4, 2017 | Croak It Out |
Since January 2009 (just days before Pres. Obama was sworn in to his first term), I launched Leap Little Frog. I needed a place to chronicle my own personal successes and failures, on and offstage. Today the stakes are higher. It’s time to look beyond my own...
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