Why film and theater can still challenge us, with Jenny Tibbels
Photo credit: Michael Isabell Is there still room for art that changes minds, rather than merely validating our entrenched worldviews? This week’s guest, Jenny Tibbels, has…
Kids come alive in a garden, with Land to Learn’s Nicole Porto
There’s a growing movement to bring more outdoor learning to public schools. This drive to get kids outside is a guiding principle for Land to Learn,…
Lastar Gorton wants Beacon to stop caving to developers
Lastar Gorton, Beacon’s new Ward 1 city council rep, is tired of watching families be forced out of the city because their paychecks can’t cover the…
Paula and Justin King, the married couple behind Rexhill Studio
Photo credit: Michael Isabell How do you end up going into business with your life partner? For Paula and Justin King, the couple behind Rexhill Studio,…
The many facets of Vibeke Saugestad
Not sure what to do with your one precious existence? Good news from the true-life adventures of Vibeke Saugestad: You don’t have to pick one thing.…
Everyone needs help, with disability rights advocate Beth Poague
Beth Poague’s life changed when she and her then-husband Jim learned that their youngest son Finn had a rare genetic disorder. Their pace of living shifted,…
The meta interview
Who is this Zach Rodgers person? After six years and more than 130 interviews, Beaconites creator and host Zach Rodgers (i.e. me) moves into the guest’s…
Magic in a drop of water, with Julie Winterbottom
Photo credit: Mike Isabell Julie Winterbottom has written a range of books aimed at children, including books on farts, pranks and horror — all designed for…
How food stabilizes community, with Mike Diago
Photo credit: Mike Isabell Mike Diago loves eating, and writing about, food, but his interest is only partly about the cuisine itself. In articles for Eater,…
A look back at Camp Nitgedaiget, Beacon’s once-thriving Communist resort
If you drive south from Beacon a couple miles, park at the Notch trailhead and walk 100 feet or so toward “the Naturals” swimming hole, you’ll…