The Son I Wish I’d Been
The Son I Wish I’d Been
The life trajectory of a son or daughter is no natural arc. More like a maze. Even so, the ideal model of child and pare... Read more
13 Sep 2019
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13mins
The Long Creation
The Long Creation
Summer is breathing its last here in Nashville, and I’m ready for the energy of a crisp fall day. Right now it’s only a ... Read more
13 Sep 2019
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12mins
Rock ‘n’ Roll is Born Again
Rock ‘n’ Roll is Born Again
What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? And what does it mean to be a disciple and an artist? I’ve been asking thes... Read more
24 Jun 2019
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20mins
The Bonds That Carry Us
The Bonds That Carry Us
On Friday evening, the week before school was out in May, we all collected at our house for dinner. I’d been craving the... Read more
24 Jun 2019
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12mins
The Land of Belief
The Land of Belief
March 4th through the 17th of 1982, I was playing piano at Lake Tahoe in Harrah’s Stateline Cabaret. Some friends and I ... Read more
9 May 2019
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15mins
For the Love of Books
For the Love of Books
I am a book lover, pure and simple. I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t smitten by the pleasures of reading or comfort... Read more
9 May 2019
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17mins
Do Not Be Afraid
Do Not Be Afraid
It’s not like I knew my life was headed for cataclysmic change. Monday, October 24th was a morning like any other mornin... Read more
8 Apr 2019
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18mins
The Bearer Is Also Known As Charlie Peacock
The Bearer Is Also Known As Charlie Peacock
My name is Charles William Ashworth. I’m the first child of Alice and Bill, a wordsmith and a musician. I was born in Su... Read more
15 Mar 2019
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9mins