Next to books, music is my refuge. Actually, books are often an escape, but music helps me process & cope. Josh Ritter is one of my favorites, and I‘ve been playing his song “Girl in the War” a lot today. I‘ve heard him say that the “girl” represents the USA. With the events of the past few weeks (and the wildfires raging across my state yesterday), the above lyrics are exactly where my emotions have been today. #nonbookishpursuits #uncannyoctober
BarbaraJean I should add that Josh Ritter is multi-talented—the above image is a painting of his called “Basin and Range,” and he wrote the tagged book. It‘s received mixed reviews, and I haven‘t read it yet, but his lyrics are some of the best narratives I‘ve heard in song form! 7y
TrishB Music for me too 👍 7y
Cinfhen I agree, #Musicispowerful in times of sadness I need music not books 7y
KVanRead The fires are so terrible. Could see and smell the smoke here in SF. My heart goes out to those affected. 7y
Louise Yes, music has deep power to comfort and heal. ❤️ 7y
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