RIGHT NOW...
I'm thankful to be living in a small city on the west coast of Wisconsin, where it's easy for us to get outside and take walks down to the Mississippi River (and other local waterways) while we're doing our 2020 social isolation dance thing.
I'm thankful to be living in a small city on the west coast of Wisconsin, where it's easy for us to get outside and take walks down to the Mississippi River (and other local waterways) while we're doing our 2020 social isolation dance thing.
JUST RELEASED...
Backwaters, my new album of guitar-based instrumental music inspired by living in the steep coulees and lazy waterways of the Driftless Region. Watch the first video featuring some outstanding nature and wildlife photography by Friends of the La Crosse River Marsh. There's also an opportunity for you to donate to their worthy wetlands preservation cause. You can learn more about the project from local TV and newspapers on our news page.
THIS YEAR ALSO...
marks 20 years for me working as a senior editor at Northbrook Publishing (the day job). Our focus right now is on trying to create content that can help our readers deal with the business challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Like this story about a Colorado painter named Dave Barry, who talked with me about what he's trying to do to be a better leader during these trying times.
...and the beat goes on...
Born in a small Wisconsin blue-collar town, Mike Starling ditched the assembly line for a long, sometimes circuitous career working with words, sound and images. His original music is heard on numerous recordings and soundtracks, and his stories and photos have been featured in books, films, mags and other media. Among his other interesting career moves, he has edited a beer magazine, played bass in a reggae band and sold potato chips door-to-door.
WHY NOW?
This page is part of an initiative by Derek Sivers to add "NOW" pages to personal websites. Learn more at nownownow.com.
Starling on bass photo by L. Hinzman. Backwaters album cover photo/design by Mike Starling. "Great River Road" from the album Backwaters composed, performed and recorded by Mike Starling. Published by Bean Hoy Music (BMI). Website developed and managed by Nine Volt Media. ©MMXX. All rights reserved.
