You never know when new song ideas strike. For this spark, I was parked at the piano. With no agenda.

I learned a ton as an NCAA walk-on athlete. That big stage was just what I needed to tackle any stage.

I wanted no part of a new school. Good thing I met a cast of characters who shared my old-school ways.

The top spot feels good. Losing doesn’t. Both taught me lessons in my early days of running and music.