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Give a kid a bike, and it’ll probably end up rusting in his backyard. Teach a kid to build a bike, and it’s truly his. And that’s what Daniel Furbish does.

This week we’re bringing you tales of Thanksgiving bloopers, mishaps, and downright disasters. Today, the story of what hubris tastes like when it’s ladled into a Thanksgiving Day apple pie.

This week we’re bringing you tales of Thanksgiving bloopers, mishaps, and downright disasters. Today, the story of a glorious feast that had guests running to the rescue.

Listen Now:   Writer and WPLN contributor Craig Havighurst, opened his front door one Thanksgiving morning, heading out to catch an early flight, and on the front porch of his East Nashville home, there stood…a live turkey:

Bass sideman Alison Prestwood practiced hard to perfect her craft, and followed her musical ambitions to Nashville in the early 90s. But when Music Row’s fortunes flagged, she learned a new instrument: the law.

A one-two punch of sagging music industry and recession left photographer Heidi Ross with a great portfolio, but not such a great income. So she started making cake. On sticks.

As loyal WRVU fans mourn an on-air icon, WPLN hopes that a second station serving classical music lovers is just the right mix for their listeners and bottom line.

When the housing bubble burst, building contractor Alec Winter discovered a fallback: an older, simpler way of living that helped him get through his leanest year yet.

Real-estate agent Rob Wagner had to downsize his lifestyle and take on a second job after the bottom dropped out of the real estate market. But he’s happy wth the change and feels fortunate to have a second source of income.

At 64, artist Cece DuBois took a job at a grocery store to make ends meet. But she still finds creative work to do– namely, infecting others with her joie de vivre. You can share your story of transition at [email protected]