My dad is adorably optimistic, positive, pie-in-the-sky. He thinks every new song I write is my best. He sells T-shirts at my merchandise stands and hands out guitar picks to fans.

This is a new year. A new beginning. And things will change.

I've never been fascinated by the party lifestyle. Penciling in a night to get wasted is not something I want to do.

Sometimes when relationships end, you write an e-mail and say everything you wish you said. Sometimes you don't push send.

You learn lessons. A lot of them the hard way.

Autumn leaves falling down like pieces into place, and I can picture it after all these days.

I love the scents of winter! For me, it's all about the feeling you get when you smell pumpkin spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, gingerbread and spruce.