One standout memory from the global pandemic was hearing Brittany Howard’s powerful, bluesy voice reimagine the classic “You’ll Never Walk Alone”: “When you walk through the storm hold your head up high and don’t be afraid of the dark… Why? Well… in the song it has something to do with “the golden sky” at the end of the storm and … Read More
What I Learned from Gordon Lightfoot, 1 of 3
In honor of Gordon Lightfoot’s passing on Monday night at 84 (a year older than my dad), I’m reposting this first part of a three-part series I wrote in 2020. My deepest sympathies to his family, fans, and friends. And I’m so grateful my son Tim and I got to see him live last year on April 5th in Phoenixville, … Read More
The Irreplaceable Book Launch, Part 3
Hey Friends, I made a couple of tweaks to the intro to the “Irreplaceable” playlist (see Spotify link at the end of this post) and thought it best to re-publish it as part of this series. If you have any favorites that aren’t on this list, please let me know. Also, in sharing them, I would love to know how … Read More
Snapshots of Father Involvement
“These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes … Read More
What I Learned from Gordon Lightfoot, 2 of 3
I ain’t the kind to hang around With any new love that I’ve found Since movin is my stock ‘n trade, I’m moving on I won’t think of you when I’m gone… I’ve got a hundred more like you, so don’t be blue I’ll have a thousand ‘fore I’m through For Lovin’ Me/Did She Mention My Name, ©1966, 1968, 1975 … Read More
The Book Launch Series, Part 3 of 4
***One more week till the paperback is available! The Missing Lyrics I found out when I was almost ready to publish How I Became a Christian Despite the Church that you have to pay royalties for using more than one line of a song in something sold for commercial purposes. AND that you have to do this even if you … Read More
The Book Launch Series, Part 2 of 4
Well, this week I got everything uploaded for the paperback and a proof copy is scheduled to be mailed to me for review by 3.16! One of the books’ cool features is a suggested song playlist that you can create using Spotify, iTunes, etc.. Or you can enjoy all but one of the songs for free on this playlist on … Read More