Last week, in celebration of James Taylor’s audio memoir Break Shot, I mentioned how excited I was about the release of his memoir and how much his music has meant to me over the years. This week, I thought I would delve deeper into my personal connection with his music and show all of my readers why exactly he is such an important artist to me. I was amazed to learn that James Taylor was admitted to the famous McLean Psychiatrist Hospital on the east coast and I was admitted to the famous … [Read more...]
James Taylor: Master Musician and Storyteller
I often find myself turning to music both when times are tough as well as during joyful moments. During the last several months especially, I have found music to be a great unifier, a constant source of comfort for many and a way to feel closeness even as we are physically distant from each other. As many of you know, an artist that I have a special connection to is the great James Taylor. Ever since first hearing Fire and Rain, I was hooked on his music. However, after, learning of the … [Read more...]
We’ve Lost Another Famous Country Musician
After the passing of one of my favorite country music artists last month, Kenny Rogers, I was saddened to see the passing of another country-western legend, John Prine. His death was especially sad because he passed away from COVID-19 at the age of 73. John Prine was the quintessential American songwriter with a working-class, blue-collar story that speaks to the very core of the “American dream.” Prine, who grew up in Maywood, Illinois (close to where I lived for years in Chicago’s western … [Read more...]
Music is a Salve for Our Souls
During these difficult times, people are experiencing trauma. Whether through personal experiences with the current crisis or being inundated with grim news reports, it’s a trying time for us all. We dutifully stay at home as mandated by authorities and watch the news of the COVID-19 pandemic as it spreads rapidly across the globe. The people in our world – including both our loved ones and people we don’t know – need all the love and support we can give. We do our best to live one day at a time … [Read more...]
My Favorite 4th of July Celebration
With the 4th of July on the horizon, I took some time to reflect on some of my favorite Independence Day memories. The 4th of July is truly one of my favorite holidays of the year, and it’s a special time to reunite with family, friends and members of the community. Earlier this week, I read this Washington Post article about the unique and peculiar 4th of July celebrations across the country. Every American region, state and town has their own stamp on celebrating our nation’s independence. … [Read more...]
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