This is the reason this song was written.  This is the reason we were born.  This is the reason I love Young Life.[sigh no more | a reflection of beauty] from JJ Starr on Vimeo.

Just discovered today that this touching song was penned by a relatively new artist, who I have been seeing quite a lot of these days.  Aoife O'Donovan of Boston.  When you get discovered by Alison Kraus, you are doing quite fine, thank you.

This is completely haunting and beautiful to me, and speaks of the mystery of our past.  As I continue to research the history of my own family, 11 generations now in America, with members on opposite sides of the Civil War, these words have new meaning. My Father's Father I hear something hanging on the … Continue reading My Father's Father / The Civil Wars

Someday, I hope I get to meet Angela, who has written this beautiful piece about our family friend, Molly.....  MollyShe is the first reasonin 23 yearsthat I've ever had to wake up with the sun.And her magic number is 21.Born with an extra chromosome,Molly is a miracle.She loves musicals, math problems,and literally refers to EVERY … Continue reading My Friend Molly