In the news… I keep hearing about public restroom bills being introduced around the country. This is one of THE hot legislative topics right now. Type “bathroom legislation” into Google and you’ll see. I started taking notes…

On July 28, 2013, Bruce Springsteen performed in Kilkenny, Ireland. During the song Dancing in the Dark, he invited a young boy on stage to play guitar with him. Afterward, he surprised the boy by letting him keep the guitar. Fans everywhere rejoiced in the generosity of their hero, but like many stories, this one has a dark side…

Paul Osterman…suggested that I listen to an old radio piece by Stan Freeberg, called Elderly Man River. I did, and I wrote this modified version to perform with my friend Richard Enders. He was kind enough to come re-record it for our podcast. Paul wasn’t available, so Irena Lingley sat in on piano.