“You know, you do need mentors, but in the end, you really just need to believe in yourself”.-Diana Ross When we are children, fairy tales surround us. Bedtime begins with “once upon a time” and the lights go out with each “happily ever after.” Within the pages of these stories are princes and princesses, castles, […]
A Dedication…
In 2004 I was heading to my home town for a Christmas visit with my family. My Gran’s health had not been too good lately, and I was anxious to get back home and visit her in the hospital. I greeted my parents as I always did, with a meaningful hug and the soft spoken […]
Not a Book Report, Just a Thought: Why It’s a Perk To Be A Wallflower
“A coming-of-age tale in the tradition of The Catcher in the Rye and A Separate Peace.. poignant… inspirational… beautifully written.” – USA Today Listening to the low burble of people talking around me enjoying their steaming coffee cups and crunching on chocolate chip bagels, I couldn’t help but smile at the irony of the situation. I had […]
Peyton Manning: The Comeback Kid
If there’s one thing I’ve come to realize in my years of watching football, it’s that it’s a lot like life which is full of feelings and strategy. They both have us tackling our problems head-on while blocking out our fears in order to protect the dreams we cherish. With any chance we get, they […]
2012: A Musical Countdown
A new year brings with it many signs of transition and reflection. Celebrations, resolutions, and, of course, “best of” lists. Thousands of music lovers across the country spend the months of December and January contemplating their better audial experiences of the past 365 days, which can be a daunting task. Typically this provides a great […]
Letter from the Editor: Read, Write and the Pursuit of Happiness
“Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. Comes into us at midnight very clean. It’s perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we’ve learned something from yesterday.” John Wayne
The Mayan Apocalypse and Other Disappointments
Unless you’ve been living under a rock without Facebook and History Channel, then you know this past December 21st was supposed to be the end of the world, this time courtesy of the Mayans. December 21st came and went and aside from a few people arrested in China and countless memes, we got nothing. Not […]
Happy New Year from The Hudsucker!
From all of us here at The Hudsucker, we wish you a very Happy New Year! May your 2013 be filled with peace, success, good health, and love. May every day of the new year glow with good cheer and happiness for you, your family and loved ones!


























