It's October; A cold and rainy day. In the small cafe The movements of people Against the rain-streaked glass Remind me of the way The wind trembles In the yellow leaves Before the first snow. © 2018,

I recently took a 3 week trip to West Virginia from my home in the Ozarks to attend a 4 day bluegrass & roots music festival & to visit some old bandmates & brothers… …the highlight of my trip,

…I just celebrated my 44th birthday… …so if I live to be 88…why, then I’d have another 44 years on this Earth… …that would mean I’m half way there… …perhaps I’ll live to be 90 or 100… …but, quite frankly,

There's something to be said about being able to use just a few staple ingredients to create a filling, yet delicious, meal for your family. Cornmeal gravy is just such a dish...created, most likely, out

I can’t believe it’s been over 4 months since my last post… …when I first discovered this forum I was both excited & enthusiastic about the possibilities for this new creative outlet… …however, Life

How can we help? Source The damaged La Perla neighborhood is viewed from the air during recovery efforts four weeks after Hurricane Maria struck on Oct. 18, 2017, in-flight over Puerto Rico. Photo: Mario

Today, I bring you a quick installment of From The Random Mind and a tribute I hope you all find fitting of such a hugely influential artist. Consequences drops TWO WEEKS from today! Sunshine on my shoulders

...I've been reluctant to share my original songs over the years...however, this new platform, as well as all of your wonderful & creative entries, have inspired me to share... ...thank you all so

I have spent the majority of my working life with children outdoors. I was an environmental educator for a number of years, tasked with the multi-faceted job of engaging young people with nature through

I haven't posted any music for a couple of weeks but, when I received the news this morning about The Cranberries' singer Dolores O'Riordan's sudden passing, I knew right away that I wanted to work on

This elusive herd of wild horses in Shannon County, Missouri stirs the imagination & spurs romantic notions of freedom & unbridled passion... ...for locals & tourists alike they have become

Happy New Year to everyone! Do you support Steemit Open Mic? Then this post is for you. The past 65 weeks of Open Mic is a joy to be part of and we owe a lot to the musicians, the judges, the supporters,

...this is my first entry in the open mic category... ...I decided to go with a cover song to start & this one has been in my request box for some time... ...as we all continue to celebrate this holiday

...it's the day after Christmas & many of us are fortunate enough to have loving friends & family with which to share it... ...how lucky & blessed we are to have plenty of good food & lots

Hello Steemians!! Merry Christmas/holidays to all of you! This is my entry for this week's Open mic week 65! :) Here are the lyrics: Pull me apart you would have seen there's something there inside of

It’s been a busy morning…but not the crazy, running around like a mad person, hustle & bustle, consumerism kind of busy morning that so many others seem to be having… …like most mornings, I let the

I'm a musician, singer/ songwriter who is excited to have found this new & inspiring creative outlet called 'Steemit'... ...the possibilities seem endless & I'm very much looking forward to networking

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