by Shannon Heaton | Oct 28, 2017 | Croak It Out |
My creative mind has been overactive lately, and I’ve started a novel. An involuntary reaction to the political dis-ease and the natural disasters around the globe? I’m going with it, and Leap is going with me: I started Leap Little Frog back in January...
by Shannon Heaton | May 17, 2017 | Croak It Out
I know a lot of parents (like me) who feel stretched really, really thin. There’s not a lot of time for routine tasks, let alone big personal creative projects. Here’s how I’m chipping away at a few grand endeavors. And how my yoga teacher reminded...
by Shannon Heaton | Mar 8, 2017 | Croak It Out
In my last post, I chose to dial in light. I’m still pro goodness and optimism. But one way to brightness for me is to be honest, and to envision a time when we don’t need to fix inequity with a token Women’s Day or Black History Month. Let’s...
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 | 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...