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SUSAN WELSH

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I could drink a case of you. . .

THIS ONE'S FOR YOU And this one's for you Dar. Was it the early nineties? I can't remember the decade. They all blend together after...

Susan Welsh

Dec 15, 20162 min read

The snow's coming down. . .

This one's for Andi. She had that crazy dream (when we were about 20 years old) that Bono and I got married. I was flattered. I mean,...

Susan Welsh

Dec 13, 20161 min read

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

This is another one of my favorite Christmas songs. I don't really remember when I first heard it-- sometime around high school, I...

Susan Welsh

Dec 10, 20162 min read

"Wild and sweet, the words repeat of peace on earth, good-will to men!"

I recently reconnected with my old friend Heidi from college-- a blessing to have her wit, intelligence, and artistic sentiments present...

Susan Welsh

Dec 7, 20161 min read

I'm dreaming of a White Christmas Part 2

"White Christmas" is about as iconic a holiday song as you can find and it’s role in American history is pervasive. Irving Berlin penned...

Susan Welsh

Dec 2, 20161 min read

These are a few of my favorite kings.

This is French Canadian singer David Thibault and, in my mind, the third king. There's Elvis, "The King of Rock and Roll", there's...

Susan Welsh

Nov 29, 20162 min read

"I've never seen such a day, in Beverly Hills, LA. . ."

It feels appropriate to string the lights and turn on the Christmas tunes now that Thanksgiving has come and gone. Treat yourself to a...

Susan Welsh

Nov 26, 20161 min read

Gracias a la vida.

"If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough." Meister Eckhart I'm borrowing from one of my idols...

Susan Welsh

Nov 21, 20161 min read

Every day I write the book.

If you're looking for some creative nourishment, plus a dose of inspiration and encouragement I recommend Elizabeth Gilbert's book Big...

Susan Welsh

Nov 17, 20161 min read

As sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines. . .

On this day in 1960, Ray Charles had the #1 slot on the Billboard Hot 100 list for his rendition of Georgia On My Mind, written by the...

Susan Welsh

Nov 14, 20161 min read

Things ain't what they used to be. . .

Keep the faith America. Read Aaron Sorkin's letter to his daughter in Vanity Fair, stay strong and fair and kind, and remain vigilant. ...

Susan Welsh

Nov 11, 20161 min read

Shine like it does. . . into every heart

THE song that introduced me to the amazing sound of INXS. Michael Hutchence (1960-1997), the sexy, charismatic, and gifted frontman of...

Susan Welsh

Nov 8, 20161 min read

Screen door slams. . .

I've been a diehard Bruce fan since the 70's when my Uncle John introduced me to The River album. I always loved story, and what's great...

Susan Welsh

Nov 4, 20161 min read

Moonage Daydream

The crispness of the East Coast fall air, first frost, leaves in their final throes of red and amber glow reminds me of fall in Malibu,...

Susan Welsh

Nov 1, 20161 min read

BREAK ME OFF A PIECE OF THAT KIT-KAT BAR. . .

Happy Halloween. This time of year I find myself craving chocolate more than usual. And although my buying tastes in chocolate have...

Susan Welsh

Oct 31, 20161 min read

You Spin Me Right Round. . .

Another musical icon of the 80's gone. Pete Burns, frontman for the band Dead or Alive, singing one of my favorite dance tunes ever "You...

Susan Welsh

Oct 29, 20161 min read

Luke and Laura

Another day, another cup of mocha--specifically the cup of mocha from Rojo's. Not too sweet, not too bitter. The perfect beginning to...

Susan Welsh

Oct 28, 20161 min read

My debut

Finally my dreams begin to take shape. Retirement from teaching. Life as a freelance writer. Time to make soup and learn to speak...

Susan Welsh

Oct 27, 20161 min read