The importance of quiet stories - Farm and Dairy

The importance of quiet stories - Farm and Dairy

A musician I used to tour with once introduced me by saying, “She writes quiet songs in a loud time. I think we need more quiet songs.” I remember being surprised — it was like catching sight of myself in a mirror I thought was a window, and I didn’t recognize myself at first. I’ve thought a lot about the comment over the intervening years, marveling at what an interesting thing that was to say and also wondering if it is true. I have done more …