It’s an important moment when you realize it is time to no longer follow the carrot that has been held out in front of you. How did you come to that moment in time? Perhaps by quietly tracing from the carrot to the stick, to the arm, and then looking up at the face of… Continue Reading
From the Gondola series, recorded live in Aspen.
It’s important.
This is for those of you who prefer to view women who speak out of line, or act out of line, as either a “Nut or a Slut”. This is for those who say, “this is what happens when ever you try to do something in the world” when you knew it only happens because… Continue Reading
A song from the 1990’s about the conflict in Ireland. But it reminds me of my own country’s attitude about violence and the ease with which poor underage kids from the US are trained and destroyed in covert programs to serve undeclared and declared war efforts, and have been for decades. This is related to… Continue Reading
There are several versions of this song. But the acoustics here are the best.
Lately, I have been extremely grateful for those who have shown me by their example, that they would stand tall and remain strong even when facing great hardship and danger. They refuse to betray those who are being persecuted even if it means they may also become targets. This includes Carl L. Harp. Those who… Continue Reading
Live, a band from 1992. Track: Pain Lies on the Riverside. Another confined lament. Considering project Indelible.
Bill Callahan, formerly from the band Smog, singing River Guard, in the back of a cab. A correctional officer’s lament. A prisoner’s freedom. Unseen.
The woodcarver’s percussion.
Flute. Breath. Track: Carry the Gift
Seattle musicians, The Head and the Heart, playing on Orcas Island, 2011.
Seattle musicians on Orcas Island in 2011.
In a 2010 interview with Charlie Rose, Björk discusses the roles of Cruelty and Creativity
I was not aware of Jeff Buckley’s work until today. I found him unexpectedly, somehow, as described in an earlier post I wrote today. Tonight I found this interview with him. It is brief, and well worth the time. He describes in simple terms, his way of approaching creative work. It is so clear, it… Continue Reading