Spring Forward
It felt like spring today. The first day of it. Doe wanted to graze more than walk. She wanted to smell and then eat everything. I walked her all over town, then went out to the studio. Opened the door … Continue reading
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 felt like spring today. The first day of it. Doe wanted to graze more than walk. She wanted to smell and then eat everything. I walked her all over town, then went out to the studio. Opened the door … Continue reading
I left the car parked behind Love Lane yesterday. Plan to leave it there until there’s a thaw. Just before, I had a heart attack as the car refused to stop on the ice. Had to turn the wheel to … 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).