The possum is gone. If you’re familiar with George Jones, then you know what I mean. If you’re not, do yourself a favor and listen to “He Stopped Loving Her Today.” And please, really listen to the…
10,000 Skies
I was watching a “60 Minutes” piece last night, about Marfa, Texas. If you didn’t see it, it’s worth checking out. After that segment, I was left with something more than feelings about what was seen. I was…
A Composer I Love
I am crazy in love with American composer Aaron Copland. The first time I heard “Appalachian Spring” I was awestruck. It is one of my very favorite pieces of music and it still renders me speechless. …
“Any Minute Now”
This month’s free mp3 download from Love & Honesty is “Any Minute Now.” How do I begin? How do I write a post at the New Year’s start, a post about a life’s end? I guess the…
“I Don’t Wanna Have To Use It”
This month’s free mP3 download from Love & Honesty is “I Don’t Wanna Have to Use It.” I’m not sure I wanna tell you about writing this song. I’m torn. I really am. I don’t mind sharing…
“Where You Been, Mister?”
This month’s free download is “Where You Been, Mister?” (Share it wiff yo friends!) Here’s the deal: this is a song I wrote with the amazing Mr. Brad Swanson. He’s a musical dynamo and I’m beyond proud…
“Things Become Extinct”
This month’s free download is “Things Become Extinct.” It started with a title. I began by listing friends and places that were no more. I think I was feeling sad. Or old. I don’t remember which.…
11 Years After
Ten years ago today, I wrote a song called “One Year After.” It broke my heart to write it, but it had to be done. Writing is like that sometimes. Today, while I go about the business…
“Heartbreak Hotel” and Something Completely Different
I’m up to the seventh track on Love & Honesty. And that song is “Heartbreak Hotel.” Yes, this is that “Heartbreak Hotel.” No, it sounds nothing like his version. My version is haunting. Slow. It is, I…
“You’re Not The One”
Before you cue the violins, let me tell you the inspiration for “You’re Not The One” – this month’s free download… I happen to know someone who freaks out a bit when the sun is super-bright. And when…