I tend towards the apocalyptic, towards Chicken Little, who knows the sky is falling, while life continues in its multifarious ways. I could offer possible reasons why, but who really can account for their point of view? My CDs reflect that post-lapsarian consciousness, which often elicits questions as to why my songs can't be more upbeat. But I can only write what comes up out of me and put faith in the alchemy of song that can transform pain into the pleasures of rhythm and melody.