There’s a silver lining to cabin fever: it can inspire creativity. Spending so much time in the same environment goads our imaginations into action, and we can begin to view the “same old, same old” with fresh eyes and an urgent need to shake things up. As we weather the coldest season of the year, the time has come to get wild!
By all means, take the advice literally. On page 8, Ashley Lessa finds local art classes for kids and adults. Take up that paintbrush, don your smock, or sit down for some ceramics. Maybe the sleepy fields around us will inspire you when you step up to the blank canvas!
A crucial aspect of creativity is being able to see something in a way no one else does. That’s the essential joy in antique hunting: finding that perfect treasure that calls to you from across the clutter. On page 12, Steven Froias shares his treasure hunting story.
Finally, there’s something to be said for sitting back and having the creativity come to you. On page 16, Sean McCarthy profiles the Pearly Baker Band, a
