A dozen songs inspired by the pumpkin. One of the greatest symbols of both the harvest and of Halloween. Read More Ode To The Pumpkin
Many music fans are aware of Warhol’s discovery and support of the Velvet Underground who would go on to become a hugely influential band in their own right. But in addition to the Velvets, Warhol has inspired many other musicians. Read More Ode To Andy Warhol
The ups and downs, as well as the thrills a roller coaster induces, make it the perfect metaphor for the songwriter. Many songwriters have used it to get a riveting theme across, or to compare it to the highs and lows of a love affair, or life in general. Read More Ode To The Roller [...]
I’m lucky enough to live on a large wooded lot filled with a wide variety of trees. We love being surrounded by them and exploring the woods. The largest tree on my lot is a huge hickory tree that must be about 70 feet tall. Read More Ode To The Hickory Tree
There may be no better sight for a Sunday drive than the view of Tuscan sunflower fields on a road to San Gimignano. On the other hand, I have a way to go before I see the whole world, but the visual impact of what I saw in Tuscany will be hard to beat — [...]
