Four years ago, I experienced a transient ischemic attack (TIA), also known as a mini-stroke. It was very mild and I’ve had no recurrence, thank you.
That night, I remained in the hospital for observation. And, of course, being hooked up to an IV, it was hard to sleep. My wife had brought me my laptop, and I used it at around 3 a.m. to compose.
I thought about all the good people in the ward who were caring for me – doctors, nurses, gurney operators, technicians, et cetera. And even though it was mid-June, it made me think about how these folks make holidays possible for so many people.
So I wrote this song, “Hospitality Hymn” (see how I cleverly worked the word “hospital” in there) both as an ode to the spirit of caring at this time of the year and a plea for tolerance and compassion.
Yes, there are words, but it’s the instrumental version that’s on YouTube Music and other streaming services. It’s part of my three-song holiday EP available on iTunes and other digital downloading apps.
I hope you share your hospitality this season – and that it comes back to you manifold.
SUBJECTISM 