Melissa is the accordionist with the Rosendale Improvement Association Brass Band and Social Club. She has had poetry published by Silver Birch Press. She is currently polishing her book of eco-poe...view moreMelissa is the accordionist with the Rosendale Improvement Association Brass Band and Social Club. She has had poetry published by Silver Birch Press. She is currently polishing her book of eco-poems about herbs and flowers. She studies etymology, builds sculptural and functional objects, and is a multi-instrumentalist. She lives in New York’s play land, the Valley. She teaches English language arts. View her poetry and essays at honeybeewood.wordpress.com.view less