During the school year, Oregon State University’s College of Liberal Arts does a monthly showcase called American Strings. Hosted by Bob Santelli, OSU director of popular music and performing arts, this series brings musicians from all corners of the country to Corvallis for an in-depth look at the role stringed instruments play in American music.Continue reading “American Strings: An Evening with Ani DiFranco”
Author Archives: Jonah Sheridan Fenn
There and Now?
Today’s affirmation: Reality exists in the present. Before we get started, let’s do a quick definition: Reality: (re·al·i·ty | \ rē-ˈa-lə-tē) the true situation that exists : the real situation – Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary Now that we’re calibrated, on the surface, this makes total sense. Think on this closely… The Dharma Of It All I need to be very clear,Continue reading “There and Now?”
The Infernal Optimist
What are you focusing on today? Where is your vision? Are you looking at what can be? Or are you stuck staring at what is? I was blessed with a mom who always saw the best in everything and a dad who refused to roll over when shit got real. As a result, I amContinue reading “The Infernal Optimist”
Pinocchio Joe
So…time for a little background info… I don’t often talk about any “oppression” or “bullying” that’s happened in my life. I’m fairly adaptable, my skin has grown thick over the years, and, quite frankly, I recognize the privilege I have in comparison to a lot of other people who are like me. I try toContinue reading “Pinocchio Joe”
The Inevitable
I entered this story very late in the scene. I am not the star of this show, I’m the supporting cast. This is not my story to tell, though perhaps I was led into her story to help lend a voice where she will have none. I’ll willingly lend it, if that time should comeContinue reading “The Inevitable”
Humerus, Humorous, Humor Us
Irony is one of my favorite literary devices. When used properly, it keeps the reader in suspense, provides a source for absurd humor, and serves as a tool for thought. I’ve noticed, over my many years of being in queer circles, that my type tend to be subjected to ironic situations regularly in our lives.Continue reading “Humerus, Humorous, Humor Us”
All About the Balance
Okay kids, it’s like this… The last few months have been nutso. Between starting a whirlwind romance, moving into a new home with new people and new ways of doing things, and returning back to campus in Corvallis once a day each week, my whole way of doing things has been upended onto its earContinue reading “All About the Balance”
Into the Expanse…
Excuse me for a second, but this is new ground here…it’s a little bit breathtaking. Like all breathtaking things, along with being awesome and life-altering, it’s a little bit frightening as well. As I stand here on the edge of tomorrow, I look out into the expanse of the rest of my life. What usedContinue reading “Into the Expanse…”
A Matter of Trust
When I first read this little affirmation up there, the connotation that I got from it was “trust in [yourself, your gut, God, the Universe, etc.]” Go ahead and fill in the blanks there as you wish. I have a hard time just flinging trust around like confetti. In fact, I honestly feel as ifContinue reading “A Matter of Trust”
Time Enough…
Man…figuring out humans is probably the hardest thing to do, ever. Especially this love business. One of the most difficult things I’ve encountered, to date, is when inaction is the best course of action. I’ve always been a jump in the middle of the fray, slug it out, then sort it out kind of guy.Continue reading “Time Enough…”