Spirituality. Politics. Music. Life.
Spent yesterday out at Camp Casey. I had been asked to provide music for an interfaith prayer vigil to take place at noon-time. Here’s a great photo collage from Jeff Paterson and “Not in Our Name” of the prayer vigil. Jeff has also produced an incredible video, with my song as the soundtrack. (I heard […]
Read MoreIn August of 2005, I had the great good fortune to be a part of “Camp Casey,” the organic and grassroots peace movement inspired by Cindy Sheehan. During some of my trips there, I was inspired to write a song called “Prairie Chapel Road,” which has now become one of two great songs to come […]
Read More“Who knows how long this will last Now we’ve come so far, so fast But, somewhere back there in the dust That same small town in each of us I need to remember this So baby give me just one kiss And let me take a long last look Before we say good bye” — […]
Read MoreIt seems to me that one of the things fathers do for their kids is to teach them how to risk. If the stereotypical role for Mothers is “nuturing” (and note that I’m calling this “stereotypical”) then the stereotypical role for Fathers is to push their kids to risk and face their fears. Take our […]
Read MoreWhat follows is an absolutely true, and and pretty much verbatim MLK Day story… “So, how was school today, Maria?” “Fine, Daddy.” “What did you learn today, sweetie?” “We learned about Mar….Martin….Martin Luther…” “Martin Luther King?” “Yes! We learned about Martin Luther King.” “What did you learn about Martin Luther King, sweetie?” “Well….there was this […]
Read MoreHard to believe how quickly the time continues to turn. I write today on the last day of the year. Those of you who’ve been following our personal lives know that Dennise won here election. I need to give a big thanks to all of you who voted, volunteered, and helped out. Judge Dennise Garcia […]
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