Rabbithole Warren

Basin and Range
Basin and Range
From a tennis match and headmaster to bark canoes and oranges, I revel in reading John McPhee. Eight books into his opus and I’ve yet to be disappointed. This is... Read more...
The New Yorker Gender Tally (2013-2023): Final Report
The New Yorker Gender Tally (2013-2023): Final Report
A 10-year look at who did what, issue by issue The New Yorker Gender Tally looked at The New Yorker magazine contributors by gender from 2013-2023. Here’s what you need to... Read more...
Abel’s Island
Abel’s Island
Abel’s Island by William Steig hit me with the full force of a large gluten-free love muffin.  I read this Newbery Honor Book on October 11, 2022 because I was supposed... Read more...
Sound Within Sound
Sound Within Sound
Sound Within Sound: Radical Composers of the Twentieth Century by Kate Molleson is a galaxy that orbits my sweet spot where people do what they love regardless of reception or... Read more...
9 for 1 for 9: Explained
9 for 1 for 9: Explained
Click here to open my “9 for 1 for 9” typeloop in a new tab for reference. “Then make it one dollar,” I told her. “A dollar contract is as binding as a trillion... Read more...
Gathering Moss
Gathering Moss
Reading keeps me humble and clothed in pants that fit. Should I get too big for my britches, books remind me exactly how little I know.  Take moss, for instance.... Read more...
Jess finds inspiration in the Archives
Jess finds inspiration in the Archives
Shinebolt Reveal Week continues with Jess sharing her love of oral histories and how she's using them via the Archives of American Art. Yes, pinch us...Day 2 on the Archives blog. You don't... Read more...
Smithsonian spotlights Jessica Esch
Smithsonian spotlights Jessica Esch
We're kicking off Reveal Week with Angela sharing the story of Jess finding textile artist Barbara Lee Smith in the Archives of American Art last year. Read it here. Read more...
Rise and Shinebolt!
Rise and Shinebolt!
The music never stops at Shinebolt Station. We made this Spotify playlist so we can keep jamming together while we’re working apart. We love it and you might too! Read more...
Reboot with The Great Reboot!
Reboot with The Great Reboot!
If you haven’t watched The Great Reboot, you’re missing out! Hosted and co-created by Tory Ryden, the series explores how people are coping with the new realities of our time to keep... Read more...
Jess’ illustrations make the news!
Jess’ illustrations make the news!
Jess might have a Journalism degree, but last Friday, the tables were turned when she appeared as a guest on WMTW, the ABC-affiliate in Portland, Maine. Morning anchor Cristina Frank... Read more...
T-shirts that sloth the spread and help feed hungry Mainers.
T-shirts that sloth the spread and help feed hungry Mainers.
Shinebolt partners with local organizations to help feed the hungry. Read more...