I flew up to Indiana on Tuesday to be with Wilma Dean when her little brother passed away. Grandma is almost 88-years-old, and old Uncle Pete…he is still her “little brother.” Pete was the tan-skinned, puppy-eyed boy–one of Ralph & Alma’s nine kids – who grew up to be an Indiana farmer like his dad before [...]
…writing in Costa Rica, a poem… The plaza surrounds the cathedral With concrete pavers Boys on skateboards sliding across space and time Brown-skinned mamas, babies in slings Trucks and vegetable vendors, holding out dirty nails and strands of garlic Laughing exchanges between old men These towns are built from the inside out Beginning with la [...]
I’ll admit I wondered. Can it be Christmas if there is no bread pudding? Will we feel the awesome joy & delight & anticipation if we have few decorations and no family and neighbor-friends. If we don’t attend a Christmas Eve candlelight service? If I have no piano? Without parties and shopping and glowing fireplace, [...]
I realize I’ve been away from this writing place several weeks, and I’m tempted to feel guilty for not following my own weekly regimen. Especially since watching Julie & Julia last night. But then I remind myself that I am, afterall, a songwriter who does some blogging and not the other way around. So…thanks for [...]
Masterpiece Project…two camp sessions offered in summer 2010…a uniquely intimate setting for young artists to explore issues of art and faith and build mentoring and peer relationships. Last year's theme: Flow. This year: Frame the Clouds. (hmmm, where have we heard that before?) Check it out! masterpiece promo from David Vosburg on Vimeo.
