Tragedy Is Not The End by Joel Ansett
In mid-2025, I lost a mentor & this song helped me navigate grief and to understand, once again, that there is a way forward from loss when the tears have all been shed.
From Now On from The Greatest Showman
SIr reflects on the song “From Now On” from The Greatest Showman, expressing how it evokes hope and resilience amid personal and societal challenges, urging folx to create their own empowering anthems.
Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) by Kate Bush
Sir gives a heartfelt reflection honors a cherished friend, exploring grief through memories, music, and life lessons that continue to inspire resilience and growth.
California Dreamin’ by The Mamas & The Papas
As a child, family trips from New Mexico to California sparked a deep love for the ocean. The yearning for the West Coast grew stronger with each New Mexican winter.
A Sonic Series
This series will delve into a selection of music that has served as a soundtrack from my formative years to the present. You can access the playlist here and clicking the code below: The title, Time to Class Up This Joint, comes from something my Mentor, Gunny, would say whenever he posted music he wanted to share with the world. Selections would range from the classical to the deranged and this is my sonic tribute to someone who made a huge impact…

