Lori Carson is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and author whose music has earned praise from NPR, WNYC, and critics worldwide. This archive brings together her personal blog entries from this period — intimate reflections on music, creativity, daily life, and the inner world of an artist. Carson writes with the same directness and emotional honesty that defines her music: spare, lyrical, and deeply felt. Browse the posts below to follow her thoughts and experiences during this time.
It’s a beautiful, cold, clear day today. I’m sitting here at this long table thinking about my struggle to live comfortably in the world. (I mean this in a spiritual sense as opposed to a material one, which is sometimes … Continue reading
I can feel winter coming tonight, although the weather’s been pretty mild so far. Except for a brief hail storm a week or so ago, it’s been warm enough to go around in just a jacket. Yesterday people were sitting … Continue reading
Lori Carson's blog has always been an extension of her artistic practice — a place where songs begin, where ideas are tested, and where the boundary between music and writing dissolves. Each entry offers a glimpse into the creative life of one of independent music's most distinctive voices. Her albums include Shelter, Where It Goes, Everything I Touch Runs Wild, and Another Year. Her debut novel, The Original 1982, was published by William Morrow (HarperCollins).