When I heard "Annie's Song" by John Denver I was inspired to write about my own life, as well as my interpretation of liminal spaces and love.

Image: Wanderer above the Sea of Fog by Casper David Friedrich

I was inspired by Merle Haggard’s song "If We Make It Through December” to reflect on my journey through a layoff and what led me to pursue creative endeavors.

Image: The Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh

"The Great Divide” by Luke Combs and Billy Strings inspired me to reflect on personal struggles that I navigated with the help of their music and my girlfriend.

Image: COVID Nighthawks Reimagined by Kelly MacConomy

Zac Brown Band’s “Chicken Fried” inspired me to reflect on how music serves as a bridge between the communities I call home.

Image: George Washington Bridge with American Flag by Robert Barnes