Lessons in Lyrics, part one: “Stop This Train”

In starting this series, I wanted the first entry to be strong. Not just strong in the sense of good fundamental writing, but thought-provoking, allegorical, and something people could relate to. After starting, stopping, deleting, and restarting multiple times, it dawned on me: not everything has to be overly complex. Sometimes things just are what they are. Growing up is scary. Everyone does it, but … Continue reading Lessons in Lyrics, part one: “Stop This Train”

Old Won’t Rust, Souls Still Shine: My Brother Gave Me an Old Soul

As I sit here at home sipping on cognac, working on my novel, and listening to the creole jazz mastery of Dr. John, I notice that there probably aren’t too many twenty-one year olds in similar situations. I’ve been told many times before that I have an old soul. Whether it’s my love for fine cigars, passion for smooth jazz and blues, or my tendency … Continue reading Old Won’t Rust, Souls Still Shine: My Brother Gave Me an Old Soul