As John and Lynn mark their fourth year of The Unruly Muse (!), they turn to an antidote to the bumpy beginning of 2025: harmony. Never have our overheated earth and erupting political tempers needed balance and harmony more than now. How does happiness intersect with harmony? A balanced life spans relationships, the natural world, the worlds of music and art, and the way of the world in general. Harmony implies interaction as the word comes from joined or fitting together. Take some time, breathe freely, take a walk, spend time with a friend or loved one, commune with your deep nature. We are all capable of stirring up peace if we but give ourselves a chance. Happy 2025!
Song 1: “The Young & The Old” (composed by David R. Merrill, performed with John Modaff)
Poem 1: “Cousin Judy Paints” by Mikki Aronoff, a much-published Albuquerque poet, Pushcart nominee, and animal advocate.
Short Story: “Satisfaction” by Lynn C. Miller. Her novel THE SURROGATE is in process with the University of Wisconsin Press for 2026. www.lynncmiller.com
Feed the Cat Break: “Bouree” (JS Bach/Ian Anderson, performed by David R. Merrill)
Poem 2: “Bloom” by Sarah Kotchian. From “Light of Wings,” her new collection from University of New Mexico Press in 2024. https://sarahkotchian.com/
Song 2: “Sweet Songs” (by John V. Modaff, performed with Good Enough on the album “TOO”)
Episode artwork by Lynda Miller
Show theme and incidental music by John V. Modaff, BMI
The Unruly Muse is Recorded in Albuquerque, NM and Morehead, KY
Produced at The Creek Studio, Morehead 40351
NEXT UP: Episode 45 coming February 2025: “Neighbors”