It is the little things that count. Yet the tiniest of occurrences also seem to have another effect. Particularly when it is tied to a strong event in our life. When we break a flower inadvertently or poke a hole…
Read moreNudges
These are some stories, nudges and more that Jeff has written over the years. Some find their way into a show, others into a song. And some just remain as they are a nudge, a whisper that helps us all learn something new.
A Sack of Seeds
A Sack of Seeds - 2019 Jeff Raught
Burdens are heavy. That’s why they are called burdens. But I wonder if too often we think about them as merely dead weight. Cumbersome baggage that we either try to constantly carry…
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Time - What do we do with it?
Time is a funny thing. We can’t really contain it. Oh we can set time limits for games and sports, but that’s not what I mean. I’m talking about some of the phrases we use about time, that seem…
Read moreBeach Balls & Funeral Homes
My sister reminded me recently that our Dad had worked in a beach ball factory. I also knew that he worked as a mortician. But what I did not know, was that the funeral home he worked for, owned…
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Firefly Reminders
One evening I arrived home late after a gig. As I stood in the driveway, I looked around and noticed there were no more lightning bugs, or fireflies if you prefer. I wondered, is it possible to pay attention…
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