As promised, a second song lyric this month. If this curious mélange of folk wisdom reads like something that should be sung by a guy with a little more life behind him, that might be because I wrote it with the voice of Kris Kristofferson in my head. If that Silver-Tongued Devil would only apply […]
The Undisputed King of Garbanzo Park
When you haven’t had many big successes to stake your life upon, you take your victories where you find them. Sometimes this means strapping on your best sneakers and race-walking a stroller-pushing stay-at-home mom without telling her that’s what’s happening, then reveling in your triumph. Sometimes it means claiming dominion over an entire public park. […]
New song: “Cut Our Losses”
I know that reading lyrics is a different – and probably ultimately less satisfying – experience than hearing songs, so I appreciate your patience as I get these ideas into the world by the best means currently at my disposal. As you might have noticed, I failed to post a new lyric last month. I’ll […]
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New song: “Building Something Else”
Earlier this month on Facebook, I wrote: One of my brothers can build you a great-looking house. The other can wire up all the electricity, making it bright and temperate. And then I can hole up in your spare room to write pithy Facebook posts, emerging occasionally to check your cupboards for graham crackers. True […]
New song: “Sober as Sunrise”
I’m aware of my tendency to get hooked on whatever gives me some comfort: As a kid in need of distraction, I’d haul library books home 30 at a time. I’ve gone through a whole series of food obsessions, from Red Vines and Twix as a boy to Genisoy protein bars and Arizona Green Tea […]
Start where you are
It’s tempting to start anywhere else: Jump ahead a few steps. Pretend you’re further along than you actually are. Fudge the truth a little to put as much distance between who you’ve been and who you’d like to become as you can, as quickly as possible. It’s tempting but impossible. Enticing but unsustainable. You can […]
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