Category Archives: music

The Hiatus is Over

Things have been slow on the Heart in a Jar recording process – the studio has been relocated and that took quite a bit of time, not to mention other factors. But my super awesome producer-slash-bestest friend ever texted me this … Continue reading

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The Memories

I don’t remember the exact date, but it’s been about two years since my Great Grandpa Jim died. He was the second to bear a name my dad is the fourth to own, and as far as great grandparents go, … Continue reading

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The Case for Taylor

Let’s talk about Taylor Swift for a minute. I’m sorry, but this inevitably happens.  Every time. I wasn’t going to buy Speak Now.  The first single was a little too “typical” for me, not of Taylor, actually, but of country … Continue reading

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The Good Heart

This sums up everything I feel right now: You’ve got a good heart, baby You’ve got a good heart, it’s true Mine’s not so strong But you know I got this song And if you keep the beat, I’ll keep … Continue reading

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The Best Cure

Because it was either this or go buy myself a bottle of wine. This is healthier, yeah?

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And The Song of This Moment

Big mountain, wide river, There’s an ancient pull, These tree trunks these stream beds, Leave our bellies full They sing out, I am gonna stand my ground You rise to me and I’ll blow you down I am gonna stand … Continue reading

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The Song of This Moment

  I spend my whole life climbing ladders Playing catch with the stars A million miles away from disaster And invincible unbreakable hearts I spend my life floating backwards And not because I want to be free I have no … Continue reading

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The Real Goal

I say, every now and then in a silly tone (it’s even stated plain as day on my “about” page), that I want to grow up to be Lori McKenna. Obviously I am not going to grow up to be … Continue reading

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The New Look

Yes, apparently I am one of THOSE people.  You know the ones… they change the cover of an album 3 or 4 years after its released?  To confuse their fans? Yeah. What do you think?

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The Coffee Shop

I go to the same coffee shop and get the exact same thing every morning. It’s getting to the point where they see me coming and have it ready at the counter before I can hand them the cash. I … Continue reading

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