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There are certain lights in the world that make even the darkest of times bearable. In my life, that light shines brightest from the...

In Eastern terminology, there is yin and yang. Most of us have at least heard about this. The yin-yang symbol is part of our popular...

I remember it well – the Eve of Saint Agnes – January 20th – the day when young virginal females can pray to have their true loves...

Four or five of us were standing around talking during a break in our songwriter conference. In the group – A plastics manufacturer, an...

Last night I was awakened by the pounding of hail stones from heaven and the gnashing and crashing of trees. Having just returned home to...

“Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by? behold, and see if there be any sorrow…” – the Lamentations of Jeremiah 1:12 Reminds me to...

Sometimes you need to learn a new dance - Not one from tradition or one that is popular with other people - But the one that has been...

It takes grace to admit one's mistakes. It's ok to say I messed up and walk the other way asking forgiveness - Silently or aloud Depending..

There is always a risk When expressing your wisdom That people mistake you for foolishness Be wise anyway One can always hide the light ...

Why do you stop yourself? Fear of pain? Feelings of doubt? Guilt for what you did or did not do? Yeah, me too. Grateful to have learned...

Do not be dominated by aggression - People will try to silence you with shame, fear, intimidation Your blood will boil and wax cold - But...

It’s easy to get disillusioned in this world today - and maybe that’s good Because we should have no illusions that things are all good...

Today, the Copyright Alliance published part one of my guest blog about the importance of copyright to creative businesses like mine.

Equinox is the day of the year when the number of day hours is equal to the number of night hours. If you can’t remember that... #etymology

Today is International Women’s day and people are celebrating the important roles women have played in the world. Great and small it takes..

On this day two years ago We never heard of covid I just got home from blessed Romania Where Christmas is celebrated all of December And...

Look man If I tell you what you don’t know You won’t believe me anyway You’ll think I deceive and lead you astray So I’ll hold up a...

Since vinyl records were replaced by CDs and other digital formats, there has been a debate about which is better, vinyl album or digital

Thank you to the Nashville Chamber of Commerce for featuring my picture on the cover of their new LiveIt! Nashville initiative, a guide to..

It's not four-leaf lucky clovers, but the common three leaf shamrock who is the star of this Saint Patrick's Day story. Saint Patrick was >>