FAFO

Well. That escalated quickly. So much for simplification. As I’ve mentioned before, over the last 4-5 years, I’ve felt a lot of unnecessary pressure to come out swinging on the first day. A lot of Day 1 songs have been strong, but whether that’s because I have some creative reserve or just “let’s get started” energy or even just a happy stroke of luck… well, your guess is as good as mine. As I have … Continue reading

Be Home Before the Streetlights Come On

It’s hard to believe the month is nearly over. I mentioned at the beginning that this year felt somewhat like a treadmill. And similar to the experience of an actual treadmill session, I started out with energy, settled into the pace, and all of a sudden am almost finished. I’m tired and my energy is flagging, but I’m also happy with both my effort and progress. I began writing today’s track, as I have all … Continue reading