Much of my vocal style developed while I was a music student at the University of Kentucky. During that time, I studied vocal music and conducting, and sang with the University ChorusContinue readingSimple Gifts, A Shaker Dance Song
Meeting People in Airports
I’ve met some of the nicest people in airports. Flying home after a recent trip to Lexington, Ky., I was laying over in Baltimore. Recently, I had been working onContinue readingMeeting People in Airports
On Desire
Never set your stomach for a jelly-bread sandwich until you’re sure there’s some jelly. (Linus van Pelt)
The Adventures of Flat Dean
It was bound to happen sooner or later. I have an alter ego, Flat Dean, who has been making appearances as of late in and around the canal town ofContinue readingThe Adventures of Flat Dean
I Know the Feeling
The sound of the glass hitting the floor echoed like a broken heart. In an instant, a beautiful piece of glass work became shards on the floor. It was justContinue readingI Know the Feeling
Airport Encounter
A chance encounter in an airport provides a soothing opportunity for grace. … Continue readingAirport Encounter
Over the Rainbow
After posting Sadie for my great niece, I realized that I didn’t have a song for her older brother. That just wasn’t right. I had been working on Over theContinue readingOver the Rainbow
Barton Stone on Singing
The subject in a very happy state of mind would sing most melodiously, not from the mouth or nose, but entirely in the breast, the sounds issuing thence. … Continue readingBarton Stone on Singing
Rest in Peace, Mr. Watson
It’s a sad time as I start to write, having just read the news that one of my all-time guitar heroes, Doc Watson, has died. Like many of my generation,Continue readingRest in Peace, Mr. Watson
National Thumbpicking Guitar Champion
Then the emcee said, “The winner of the 2012 National Thumbpicking Guitar Contest comes from Greenwood, Indiana.” With that introduction he called my name as this year’s national thumbpicking champion. … Continue readingNational Thumbpicking Guitar Champion