The *worm* is your oyster

"Doing unusual things is seeing the world from unusual angles." 9/20/17 Dare to Eat the Philippines' Delectable Woodworms Deep in the Bakawan Forest, under the rotting trunk of a dead mangrove tree, lies a delectable delicacy. Tamilok, better known as "woodworms" for their slippery, slimy appearance, are a sweet, oyster-like mollusk that makes its home in the trunks and branches of dead trees. For a taste of the Filipino delicacy, crack open the wood, remove the mollusk's head and feet, and bon appétit!  All Hands On Deck—Dealing Aces With the Kings of Cardistry Cards twirling, knuckles blazing, hands-a-blur—welcome to cardistry, the sleight of hand acrobatic sensation all done with a simple deck of 52. The kings of the cards are Dan and Dave Buck, twin brothers dealing out some of the best moves in the game.  A Young Jazz Musician and His Mentor Shape Music's Future As a student at Jazz House Kids, Birsa Chatterjee met the man who would become a mentor and a father figure—world-renowned saxophonist Bruce Williams. Now, as a professional saxophonist himself, Birsa works alongside Bruce, helping raise the game of the next generation of jazz. Together, they help campers prepare for an annual gig at world-famous jazz venue, Dizzy's at Lincoln Center.   This Great Big Story is a paid contribution by JCPenney. Shop Collection by Michael Strahan exclusively at JCPenney. #RaiseYourGame Copyright © 2017 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list