Writer, Actor, Singer

Carolyn McCarthy

Hello! I’m happy you are here.

I grew up in Minnesota loving birds and water. As a 25-year resident of Bellingham, Washington, I wrote for local papers, sang and acted on local stages, and founded Little Bird Theater, bringing pop-up productions to vacant spaces downtown.

In 2017 I moved to Blanchard, a tiny town on the Salish Sea. These days I’m focused on the natural world. I share my observations through Letters from Little Bird.

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This is a hard time. As a parent, especially, I struggle with living in a world that can feel broken and angry. But beauty is also true. Just ask the eagles.

– Letters from Little Bird, Winter 2018

Letters from Little Bird:
An analog blog in your mailbox

I’m increasingly interested in slowing down, stillness, and silence. So, instead of plays and songs, I’m turning to letters and poems — and the good old USPS. I’ll send you quarterly offerings on a theme, chosen annually. For 2018, the theme is Home.

Each missive will embody the Little Bird values of excellence, intellect, love and beauty. I’m hoping it will offer you a chance to sit down, take a deep breath, and be nourished. No reply is expected, though as with all my work, a response is always welcome in whatever form you choose. Letters will arrive quarterly, but there is no set schedule: Enjoy the surprise!

Letters are free to receive. You can change your address or ask me to stop sending to you any time. Just email me at the address below.

You can also sign up for my email newsletter to learn about my projects and concerts. I rarely send emails; no more than an annual handful.