Bill Withers performance of “I Can’t Write Left Handed” is probably one of the best songs written about war that I’ve ever heard. It cuts through the macro politics and focuses on what it’s like for a lone soldier. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find a clip of the song (from the Carnegie Hall album). Still, Withers [...]
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Ross is a published author
Ross has completed his book and it’s now available for order on Amazon and in all fine bookstores.
I don’t have a clue what it’s about - but I’m sure it’s good!
We’re proud of you, boss.
The Heart of Life
The first snow - something that can fill you with both sadness and joy - always reminds me of John Mayer.
On Liminality
From Chuck Palahniuk’s newest novel, Rant:
“Common to almost all spiritual beliefs is the idea of Liminal Time. To ascetics, it can be the moment of greatest suffering. To Catholics, it’s the moment the Communion wafer is presented to the congregation. The moment is different for each religion or spiritual practice, but Liminal Time itself represents [...]
Thoughts about the Metro while on the Metro
Ive travelled on nearly every major rail transit system in Western, Central and parts of Eastern Europe. I’ve been on the subway in New York, the Bart in San Francisco, and Amtrak up the entire length of the East Coast. Generally, I like trains. I was close to mugged in Prague, crushed in Rome, and [...]
A gentle rain
The human capacity to forgive is like a gentle rain from heaven. It is a kiss of mercy upon a dusty aching heart. Forgiveness is grace giving the recipient a stairway to redemption. It is hard to know what our life will bring us, even from day to day. We make choices, many wise, some [...]
Next Year
Next Year by Jamie Cullum
Next year, things are gonna change
Gonna drink less beer, and start all over again
Gonna read more books, gonna keep up with the news
Gonna learn how to cook, spend less money on shoes
I’ll pay my bills on time,and file my mail away, everyday
Only drink the finest wine,and call my Gran every Sunday
Resolutions, [...]