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Independent singer/songwriter…itinerant picker…chicken wrangler…dog lover…pretty good cook “Born in a barn, and raised in a stable environment.”
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Reflecting by the creek.

“All my dogs were gone it.”

After posting about our water heater, Nina heard from our across-the-road neighbor, who had the exact same problem last night. They cut off the water and power, cleaned up the mess, and turned everything back on, with no further problems. We decided to try that, and lo and behold, no problems. (1/2)

Go see Phil!

Repost with the first album you bought with your own money.

The last song that Brent played on the first half of the show yesterday was one he wrote with (I think) Reckless Johnny Wales. A tango of sorts. Dave improvised some amazingly ballistic solos on it. Made my whole week to be sitting next to him while he did that. If you missed it, you missed it.

Day 18 Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 18/20 📚💙 #booksky #20daybookchallenge #bookchallenge

So, our 5 year-old water heater (installed in January 2020) just crapped out, and leaked water all over the utility room. Of course, it’s on Saturday night, and of course, we have an overnight house guest.

Amelia, Digger of Dirt

#books

With Dave Isaacs, Richard Ferreira, and Brent Moyer, at the Springwater Supper Club & Lounge in #Nashville.

Day 17 Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 17/20 📚💙 #booksky #20daybookchallenge #bookchallenge

I hope to see a bunch of y’all at the Springwater today. I’m sure we could use some heckling. #Nashville

Hey, #Nashville folks! Don’t make me beg. No Cover, Yes Fun. #songwriters #hotpicking

Day 16 Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 15/20 📚💙 #booksky #20daybookchallenge #bookchallenge

Day 15 Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 15/20 📚💙 #booksky #20daybookchallenge #bookchallenge

It snowed again last night, and covered everything that had been cleared. There are still some small flakes falling. Amelia loves it. The chickens are not amused. Degrees Fahrenheit.

Day 14 Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 14/20 📚💙 #booksky #20daybookchallenge #bookchallenge

It’s going to be stupidly cold in #Nashville the next few days. By Saturday, it will be a little nicer, and you’ll be (past) ready to get out and go do something. Why not come on down to the Springwater for a free #songwriter show? We’ll be there from 4-7pm. Scratch it off your bucket list.

Out in the woods this morning.

One of my favorite picking partners, Dave Isaacs, had a trio called DI3, until he and I wrote them a song called “Homegrown Medicinals”. They changed their name to Medicine King before releasing their next album, which included this song.

Often, when I’m cooking dinner, I will put on some “theme” music that goes along with whatever I’m cooking. Tonight, we’re having Shrimp Creole, so it’s Evan Christopher, Koen De Cauter, and David Paquette.

I was probably 14, and perusing the record racks in the Woolworth’s store at the mall, when this album caught my eye. I was intrigued, but not enough to buy it. If I had bought it, I most likely would have worn it out. I wonder how differently my musical tastes might have been shaped if I had.

Well, I didn’t know this existed. Alice Cooper and Billy Gibbons. It’s a perfect fit.

After taking most of the winter off, several of our hens have started laying again. What a pleasure it is to crack #eggs and see dark yellow yolks, and to know there are no antibiotics or growth hormones involved.

Day 13 Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 13/20 📚💙 #booksky #20daybookchallenge #bookchallenge

Brother Dave Isaacs taking a trip to the symbolic swamp.

At the Tennessee state capitol. #resist

Day 12 Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 12/20 📚💙 #booksky #20daybookchallenge #bookchallenge

“Man what I wouldn’t give to live a lifetime of regret Put money down on misery and never lose that bet I’ve got tragedies and traumas I try not to forget But someone must have dropped them down into an oubliette Yeah I’m bound for the #blues I just haven’t got there yet”

Next Saturday (2/22/25). No cover. Y’all come! #Nashville #songwriters

And it’s snowing again.

Day 11 Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 11/20 📚💙 #booksky #20daybookchallenge #bookchallenge