Earlier in 2025, The North Shore Artist League (NSAL) admitted me into their ranks. A wholesome and supportive collection of budding and tenured creatives, the NSLA spews opportunities at one another like an Amazonian fish shooting down insects from leaves. One such notice vouched for the 6th Annual Art in Autumn Market. Hosted by Duluth Studio Market , the organizer routinely sees upwards of 6x typical foot traffic at this event. Naturally, Rockosophy took up the chance to

JJ arranges prints at a table in the upper loft of The Loch Cafe & Games. Parking between the bookstore and coffeehouse was tight but navigable. This was February in Duluth, Minnesota, so places serving hot beverages or hot bodies (saunas) are where folks squeeze into slick lots and meet up with friends. Early in 2024, I met a new friend in the Duluth poetry scene and we were meeting at Wussow's for a cuppa & vibes. Turned out their poetry book, Too Many Hats, was for sale i