I was a student in the University of Iowa Writer's Workshop when Andrew Vachss's first novel FLOOD came out. I bought my copy at Prairie Lights Bookstore in downtown Iowa City. I was blown away by his writing and his unrelenting examination of the Dark Side and the...
"If I can't dance, I don't want to be part of your revolution." -- Emma Goldman
I’ve recently explored the sacred lands in South Dakota. I choose road trip music to go with the nature of my journeys. On this trip I have been in gratitude. One of my favorite artists, AURORA, the amazing Norwegian singer-songwriter, dropped this cover of Alanis...
The concert with the Bergen Philharmonic Symphony I posted here showcases one facet of this brilliant young Norwegian singer-songwriter's gift. Here's two more facets. The first highlights her lyrics and writing ability. The second is a live performance in an...
This concert was live-streamed just a few days ago. It is one of the most thoroughly beautiful musical experiences I’ve ever had. Aurora is a young and incredibly gifted artist from Norway. Her music and her humble, thoughtful commentary breathe the spirit of the...