Thank you, Charlotte Clymer 🇺🇦. What a powerful read.

At first glance, I thought this said, "Dance on top of a large chicken." Which is pretty poor advice in general...

Coffee Diem. Ready.

Rest in Peace to my friend Steve Silberman, who passed away last night. His husband and sister both shared the sad news. He had a spectacular spirit, and I sure will miss him.

Sometimes you have to mark your territory when soundcheck comes in the middle of dinner.

Guitar has been a friend for a long time... much longer than 7 days. And, I will definitely get more fun out of life playing a show with Mr. Compton tonight in Staunton, Va.

I didn't get around to taking a Coffee Diem photo this morning because I was having too much fun at breakfast with some old friends in Staunton, Va., at "Mrs. Rowe's Restaurant." Great hotcakes, conversation, and coffee at the ready.

Saturday Lullaby... I wrote "Heaven's In My View" with my friend Jim Lauderdale. This performance is from the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival. youtube.com/watch?v=01mGXG…

Coffee Diem.

September is the beginning of summer's end, and the end of spring's beginning. Autumn lies just 'round the bend, with winter's chill portending.

Coffee Diem.

A reminder to Triangle area friends... I am playing a solo show at Harry's Guitar Shop in Raleigh on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 8 p.m. I have some new songs and stories to share, and some big news! harrysguitarshop.com/collections/ne…

LABOR DAY First Real Job: Phone Sales, Olan Mills. Best Company: N.C. Department of Cultural Resources. Favorite Job: Musician. Least Favorite Job: Phone Sales, Olan Mills. (Photo - Jillian Clark)

Post Coffee Diem. A nice walk, in much cooler temperatures!

Absolutely.

Coffee Diem.

This text exchange is heartbreaking.

This is from some years ago, but the advice is, sadly, evergreen.

Thursday Lullaby... I loved singing "Piney Mountain" on A Prairie Home Companion. It was written by my late friend Craig Johnson. youtu.be/E_UoWf2lyxA?si…