Twelve days after a terrorist attack struck the Boston Marathon, I lined up with a group of elite runners, relaxed joggers (like myself) and adventurous walkers (like several of my friends) to run the Country Music Half Marathon in Nashville. It rained all morning. Not like, rain showers here and there, like it poured down … Continue reading »
On Sunday afternoon, I baked a ham and invited 12 people over for Easter dinner. Nashville is filled with people like me, who have left their home states and family culture to make a new home in Music City. As a result, plenty of us have no family dinner to attend on holidays, unless we … Continue reading »
This is the strangest Nashville winter that I can remember. A few years ago, we had a lot of snow, but I don’t recall experiencing Spring temperatures only to be nailed with snow showers the week before Easter. Nevertheless, it’s happening. The other night, I baked a loaf of bread, put on some records, and … Continue reading »
On Saturday, Daniel and I met up with a group of close friends at the East Nashville Beer Festival. Rhizome Productions started this annual event a few years ago (along with a handful of other craft beer-related festivals) in order to increase community support through craft brewing. Since the ENBF’s debut on the East Bank … Continue reading »
After 10 days of bars, guitars, highways and new faces, I’m back in sunny Nashville and my time on the Road Maps and Bra Straps tour is over. Now that I’ve chased away a bad head cold and gotten a few good nights of sleep, I’m starting to miss the feeling of living out of … Continue reading »
I really don’t know why anyone would aspire to be a singer, songwriter, or band member of any kind. Before I jumped into a car that is weighed down with guitars, records, way too many clothes, and snacks, I already knew that I don’t possess any musical talent, I don’t like getting up in front … Continue reading »
Sometimes, it’s just time to go. And the time is nigh. On Thursday, I’m leaving for 10 days to take a massive road trip with Samantha Harlow and Elli Perry on their Road Maps and Bra Straps Tour. When I get back from a week and a half of Midwestern and Northeastern fun, I’ll be … Continue reading »
