I have tremendously talented friends. We’re talking fire-breathing, elephant-herding, shattering glass buildings in a single B talents, here. (Also, they are firmly in support of snark. And no one told me to write this post–I’m too snarky for that. So, you should read about them on your lunch break.)
1. Fire-breathing Bees?
Who they are: The Brothers Vilgalys
First of all, they play Ultimate, which adds instant cool points. Second of all, they’re good at it, which prevents them from losing instant cool points. Third of all, and most importantly, they craft and sell distinctive, Baltic-style spirits right in Durham, NC, including a flaming hot coffee liquor called Jabberwock. Love for Lewis Carroll! Fourth of all, they decorate with bees. Bees?
What you can do:
2. Elephant-herding, Lion-taming Meese!
Who she is: Murph & Moose
She stuffs lions and elephants by hand 
without even hurting them. That’s almost as fierce as raising two toddlers at the same time or getting a degree in physics and political science and studying Russian for fun. We’re talking cuddly things that don’t cost and arm and a leg (like a real lion would if you tried to stuff it). Spoiler alert: She’s my big sister. The product testers are my two nephews. I might be biased.
What you can do:
- Buy her handmade toys & crafts on Etsy. You know you have baby showers to attend.
- Follow her on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook. She gives away stuff.
3. Shattering Glass Buildings in a Single Bb!
Who she is: Leah Shaw Music
This lady is a master of North Carolina wine, she survives the ruggedly high rents of New York City and occasionally plays the bassoon in the subway, and she is still willing to split a peanut butter cup milkshake from Cook Out after knowing me for almost 20 years. Most importantly, she’s got a great voice.
What you can do:
- Buy her new EP, Home, on Sept. 14th. Or her other songs on iTunes.
- Check out her live show in either New York at The Way Station on Sept. 23 or North Carolina on Oct. 17th at the Carolina Jubilee Festival!
Those are just some things I like. I hope you like them too. That’s all.
Snark on the Side 