Photo by Jennifer Guerra of Michigan Radio

It was an extreme privilege to once again work with the young ladies at Vista Maria in Dearborn Heights along side Mike Ball and Kitty Donohoe. Thanks to this wonderful organization called Lost Voices founded and run by Mike Ball, we were able to spend a week helping these girls (who have survived a kind of horror most of us could never imagine) express themselves in poetry and songs. They are at Vista Maria getting treatment and care while they await transition to a more permanent home (if not their own). Michigan Radio’s Jennifer Guerra spent a day with us and came back for the big show at the end of the week. Her report is here: http://stateofopportunity.michiganradio.org/post/music-class-helps-foster-youth-find-their-voice

Earlier in the month, I had the pleasure of talking with Mark Helpsmeet of Northern Spirit Radio about some of our songs and other things. It was such a treat and he is a wonderful interviewer. You can listen to the whole thing here: http://northernspiritradio.org/episode/blue-garden-midwest-urban-folk. Would love it if you felt like adding a comment on the podcast page or at least give it a rating. (Side note: A fan emailed me that she accidentally clicked on the two stars so there we sit until enough of you click on more stars!!)