Every year I write many songs for my wife Heather. Love songs. Anniversaries, Birthdays, Spring, etc. I get inspired by the love we have for each other. There are lots of songs in the archive, sort of a Basement Tapes-type treasure trove, (but without the genius of Dylan or the musical circus of the incredible Band.)
Here is one of this year’s songs. The idea was also inspired by an offhand comment my friend Brigid Finucane made. Funny how inspiration works.
It was a tough winter last year. Enough to traumatize lots of folks as this winter hit. It’s so dark right now, and I’ve always wanted to write a solstice song. Here’s one for Heather.
It hasn’t been the easiest year but love grows anyway. 1 by 1 and 2 by 2.
This is a song that stays in the head and the heart. Thank you for sharing the love you and Heather have with the world – and lightening up the darkness. I’m going to be singing this with the kiddos in my classroom….sans guitar!
Thank you, Stuart, for the brightness and hope. I will be sharing this with my families as well. Your gifts will be spread far and wide.
Beautiful, and truthful, Stuart! Thanks for sharing your light.
Hey, compadre. That is just a gem. Thanks for a moment of finger-picking reflection.
very tender and sweet in every way – a keeper!
We just listened to it at Bridges, Nelson and Laila and Griffy and Jude all huddled, while Audrey and Bell cuddled, Charlie built a Bridge and laid in it while Bernie strummed along, it was a perfect and peaceful ending to our music time together, Thanks Stuart!
Oma Vic