Author Archives: ltrainlane

This flows through me like a river….as it can be very intense, and some days its like a stream, calming and soothing. Whether it’s brainstorming with my staff for Halloween ideas, or spontaneously thinking of how two different songs work together, so that I can sing one on top of the band playing the other,Continue reading “creativity.”

Eight things for which I’m thankful today… Family Faith Friends who call you out of the blue Another warm and sunny day Laughter Optimism Food FORGIVENESS

Had an interesting talk with my therapist before my birthday last month. We talked about focusing on the present and the future, and not the past. Even though I doubt I’ll make it to 100, it was time to take stock of where I am with my life, put a bow on my past, andContinue reading “the back nine.”

“Blue Eyes, Baby’s got blue eyes. Like a deep blue sky, watching over me.” It is a beautiful afternoon today…one of those days where you listen to or hope you hear your favorite song while sitting in the warm sunshine. Where the sky has that darker shade of royal blue…. These are the days IContinue reading “the perfect afternoon.”

It’s the name of the next album. I’ve already figured out the track selection and order: “We” – by my friend Tom Hamilton and the SPLAT! band (RIP P.C.) “She’s Everything to Me” – I started writing this in ’91 – time to finish it “Stranger’s Arms” – a remake of the 1977 David SanbornContinue reading “absolutely impurfekt.”

This is my new hang. Whittling down my number of friends has never been easier.

It’s not about a girl…. It’s about a ‘68 Chevy Impala. I saw this car at a car show in Maine this summer. This is my dream car….not because of value, but because of nostalgia. Growing up, we had a ‘68 Chevy Caprice, and it was EXACTLY like this car. I remember a lot ofContinue reading “the one that got away.”