How to Work Big in a Small Space
For the month of October, Leap Little Frog is croaking about creative space. Here's what having my own dedicated art space means to me: I work in different sizes. I perform on big, ornate stages; and I play shows in people's living rooms. I write melodies for a single...
The Freedom to Leave a Mess
For the month of October, Leap Little Frog is croaking about creative space. From spacious art studios to messy recording consoles, we'll consider what it means for artists to carve out room to work. After years of sharing space with other artists and family,...
How to Garden from Afar in 10 Steps
For the month of September, Leap Little Frog has been hopping around a library theme. This final installment is the result of what can happen when you use the library as a deep resource for personal and horticultural development. Green looks good on Lissa...
Ignite Literacy by Singing at the Library
For the month of September, Leap Little Frog is hopping around a library theme. This third installment features Matt Heaton and his thoughts on how library music events can ignite literacy and connect parents, kids, and community. Hey there, bub, Yeah, you in...
The Private and Public Oasis of the Library
For the month of September, Leap Little Frog is hopping around a library theme. For this second installment, photographer Leo Hsu helps us reflect on how libraries feed community life. Free to the People, Leo Hsu's series of documentary portraits taken in Pittsburgh's...
Evoking Empathy and Expression One Story at a Time
For the month of September, Leap Little Frog will hop around a library theme. For this inaugural piece, children's librarian Sam Sednek reflects on the physical space of the library and the inner life that stories can ignite. There's also a special bonus audio feature...
How Ridiculous Environments Help Me Focus on Work
Sometime inspiration and clarity can come in cluttered ettings. Here's how my recent visit to an Italian American restaurant playing uncool hits from the 80s refreshed my week's work: OK, I think it's great to drink cortados alonside millennials. I like it when cafes...
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