Category Archives: Smiles

Things That Make Me Smile No. 246: Codes of Honor

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

A friend introduced me to this Navajo Nation band on Indigenous People’s Day last year. The four-member, hard rock/metal band Testify drew inspiration from the Navajo code talkers in World War II for this haunting acoustic song.

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Things That Make Me Smile No. 245: Crafting Brought to Life

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

A combination of behind the scenes and the actual stop-motion video, this piece speaks to the creative in me along with my love of steampunk. I hope it will capture your imagination as well. Thanks to the artist, Lili Giacobino, … Continue reading →

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Things That Make Me Smile No. 244: Folk Tradition in the Modern Age

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

I come from a long-standing folk music tradition. I was raised on guitar music, including American political folk and traditional folk music from all over, though with an emphasis on Irish songs. So, you might imagine how delighted I am … Continue reading →

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Things That Make Me Smile No. 243: Codes of Honor

Posted on February 16, 2021 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

A friend introduced me to Testify, a Navajo Nation band, on Indigenous People’s Day last year (the second Monday in October). This acoustic song is inspired by the Navajo code talkers in World War II.