Drifting sands are rhythm in my hands This morning, like too many mornings this year, I woke up before getting enough sleep. And I’m dealing with some issues that restful, recuperative sleep would help. So, of course, I decided to wallow in my misery and make a list of all the things people better watch out for around me today. Not! No, I started … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: Words and Music
Drawn to You – the story behind the song In late 1986 I wrote the lyrics to a song about a girl I hoped to meet. I called it “Drawn to You”. After working and reworking the music a few times, I finally decided to record the song in 1989. And I was in a tiny motel room near the beach in Corpus Christi, … The rest of the story…
Jeremiah Thomas – abolitionist, fighter, teenager As far as I can tell, Jeremiah Thomas is about 16 as I write and record this. During those few years, he has been a courageous voice for unborn children. He has understood that every human being is created in the image and likeness of God. And so every human being, from the moment of conception, has the … The rest of the story…
Can poets and writers be action igniters? In a word…Yes! Words and music have been at the center of my life for as long as I can remember. There’s nothing more satisfying than writing a new book, poem, or song, playing it for someone for the first time, and getting a smile or a nod of approval. And I remember how much I loved … The rest of the story…
Opinions can be wrong If you have any social media accounts, you might have noticed how people don’t seem to be shy about sharing their opinions on just about anything and everything. And a lot of the time their opinions lash out at someone. With expletives, name-calling, and other assorted pleasantries. But it’s important to know opinions can be wrong. So, when you’re about … The rest of the story…
Have you ever pondered the wonder of music? I don’t mean thinking about the notes or the beat or the even the instrumentation. I mean have you truly pondered the unimaginable, inextricable, undeniable force, the gift, and the wonder of music? (To ponder: to weigh carefully in the mind; consider thoughtfully: He pondered his next words thoroughly.) Think about what music is… It’s intangible. It’s really indefinable. … The rest of the story…
I’m not cool and I’m OK with that. I know this may tarnish my image as a world-class cool singer songwriter forever, but I’ll say it anyway…I’ve never done drugs…not even pot. Of course, I know that means I’m not cool to most people, but I can live with that. And I don’t believe I’ve ever been what anyone would call “hot” either. But … The rest of the story…
How can a still small voice be stronger than a hurricane? And the answer is: when a still small voice comes from the one, true, living, loving Creator of the universe. Yeah, God doesn’t need the destructive forces of nature to show His power. He doesn’t create the chaos in the world to display His majesty. In fact, He communicates most effectively with a … The rest of the story…
You’re not alone. Somebody is there. Isn’t it comforting to know you’re not alone in times of trouble? Just knowing somebody is there can oftentimes make all the difference in how you get through it. Or even if you get through it intact. Can I get an amen? In recent weeks I’ve been sharing a lot of my writings from way back in the 1970’s. … The rest of the story…
Take time to open up a little You’ve probably been in a relationship at some time or another where one person needed the other to open up and share what was on their mind. Right? Sure, we’ve all been there. Or if you haven’t, you probably will be some day. But have you ever thought about why we need people to open up to … The rest of the story…