Early into the weekend, we aim to tickle your mind. March Madness is beginning to brew, spring is sprouting, and early tomorrow will be even earlier. Speaking of sunshine, we start today by discussing dandelions and orchids and what you need to grow. We follow those stories with a bountiful feast for your eyes and ears. 

Dandelions can grow anywhere, like your friend in college who still sleeps on a futon.  Miniscule amounts of; dirt, water, and sun that’s all a dandelion need to grow.

Orchids are on the opposite side of this spectrum and need specific conditions to grow.  What grows you?  Do you need a particular area to work, a typical monitor or computer, a specific chair, silence, noise, heat, cold, and so on?  The original idea for this story comes from Austin Kleon, and his original thought linked to other writers and ideas, and we added our own thoughts.

Where you fall on the Dandelion Spectrum depends on where you fall in life.  Hangovers like adaptability and workspace tolerance are easier to overcome when young.  The older you get, the more static your workspace will look.  Don’t believe us, Orchids?  How did you feel the last time someone left a mess on your desk, took your stapler, or “borrowed” your charger!?

As writers and wanna-be adventure-seekers, we constantly find ways to make our most comfortable work spaces portable.  The dream, take the super chair, ergonomic keyboards, and detachable monitor expanders with you wherever you go.  You are now a “Dande-Chid”; take those labelers!

A few years ago, a story about radio as a product would not be listed under Stranger Things. Times have changed, and now radio is a stranger thing. This radio on the website called uncrate will let you listen to the radio in several countries. Get some culture on!

St. Vincent (AKA Annie Clark), when she's not too busy teaching Masterclasses, was on Jimmy Fallon's Late Night, playing with the house band The Roots—the song; Glory Box by Portishead.

[Music Notes]

A The Cure take a verified approach to ticket sales, Manchester Orchestra plays with VR, and Spotify knows your moods.

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Click on the Apple Music image to listen to the song on Apple Music or on the Spotify Image to listen to Spotify.

Thank you for spending a few minutes with us. Here’s one for the road!

With A Shout newsletter is written by Johnny Christian with the support of a thousand idea bits and the help of many people.

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