One warm evening in August I arrived home late after a gig. As I stood in the driveway, I looked around and noticed there were very few lightning bugs, or fireflies. I wondered, is it possible to see the last…
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. You are welcome to leave a comment, but the site does not allow me to respond directly. If you would wish for more conversation about any of these, please feel free to email me directly at jeff@jeffraught.com. I look forward to hearing from you.
Fireflies - Rising Up
Fireflies - Rising Up
It rained a good soaking rain this evening. The kind of rain that makes weed pulling fun. After it settled the fireflies started to rise up. I've written about fireflies before regarding my mom and her…
Read moreWhen Are You Going To Start A Family
This is a narrative from my show The Honeycomb. It serves as an introduction to the song How Do You?
When are you going to start a family?
When you are young, unmarried or perhaps in a relationship, there’s that…
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It's Nice Out Here
“It’s nice out here.” Over and over she would return to that simple phrase. Perhaps it was a place of comfort in her mind. A place far removed from the confusing world of trying to sort out facts. We went…
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A Most Unusual Fit - Circa 2012
A Most Unusual Fit - Circa 2012
What you are about to read is true. It's another bonehead play by Jeff. No names have been changed because I didn't need to. So here you go....
We were invited to a…
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She Has Another Family -
I was able to visit Mom a little while ago. Because of Covid, we had to wear masks and keep some distance. But I think that is understandable in a time such as this. She’s not the only one living…
Read moreI Got an F in Music
I Got an F in Music
1977, my senior year of high school.In one semester I got an F in music. It was not at all expected, but very much deserved. It was the best grade I have ever received…
Read moreThe Little Things
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…
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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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