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Hi! My name is Treesong. If you’re reading this, you probably already know something about me. I’m a father, husband, author, talk radio host, and Real-Life Superhero. I write fiction, non-fiction, and poetry, mostly about the climate.
I also have a “nonstandard” name.
My full legal name is Treesong. It’s a single-word first name with no last name. I had my name legally changed to Treesong in 2002. If you want the short version of the story behind this name, check out my Origin Story page. It’s a Real-Life Superhero origin story, so be prepared for some cheesy framing.
This “nonstandard” name has led to a lot of strange experiences that make for interesting stories. I’m writing this post about my name because I have a new story to tell, but first allow me to share some of the classic name-related tales from the Adventures of Treesong.
The first name-related story was the name change procedure itself. How did I change my name legally to Treesong? I did some searching online, found a digital self-help handbook (PDF) to guide me through the steps, filed the paperwork, got a court date, and asked a judge to sign my name change order.
I actually had to appear before the judge in an empty courtroom, which was a strange experience to say the least. Thankfully, the judge was very accommodating. He…
