When the Farm Fills with Words and Song

This morning, I feel a bubble of energy, excitement, enthusiasm growing just behind my ribcage as I think about all the amazing people who have and will come to share their art at the farm. John Francis graced us with the gift of his music at our wedding.  Joy Ike and...

Wedding Music – A Quest For Your Suggestions

So we’re 11 days away!! (Insert sounds of hyperventilating from stress and excitement here.) At this moment, I’m working on putting together our play list of music for during the “in-betweens” of John Francis’s amazing music.  He’s...

When the Barn Is Filled with Music

As I write, Over the Rhine’s new album Meet Me at the Edge of the World is playing, and I find myself dreaming of the day when they might play in my backyard. Almost nothing makes me feel as at peace, as invigorated, and as solidly myself as sitting in a room...