Robin S.C. DoddsThe Songs That Shaped Me: The Fifth DecadeI’m not the first person to observe that, as we get older, life becomes quieter. Slower. Contemplation sets in. It’s not that you’re not…Aug 25, 20231Aug 25, 20231
Robin S.C. DoddsThe Songs That Shaped Me: The Third DecadeI’m obviously GenX through and through, and the world does not clamor for any more ink about how Janeane Garofalo’s style and ethos pretty…Aug 9, 2023Aug 9, 2023
Robin S.C. DoddsThe Songs That Shaped Me: The Second DecadeI got a little bit of musical whiplash putting this list together. From 1982 to 1991, popular music changed quickly and dramatically. Also…Aug 1, 20231Aug 1, 20231
Robin S.C. DoddsThe Songs That Shaped Me: The First 10 YearsI turned 51 this year. It’s a year past the round-number milestone, sure, but I am old enough to realize two things:Jul 23, 20231Jul 23, 20231
Robin S.C. DoddsThis Day Is For You.This is for you, Mamas. It’s for the mamas of littles who haven’t yet come into their own, who are needed for every last sustaining bit of…May 14, 2023May 14, 2023
Robin S.C. DoddsChurch in the DesertI write this on a Sunday. It’s been a beautiful day. We have been blessed with sun and the tiniest of sprinkles. My family (minus the two…Jul 19, 20221Jul 19, 20221
Robin S.C. DoddsOn DepressionI wrote this seven years ago yesterday — June 30, 2015 — and posted it to my social media. I have made one minor edit, omitting the names…Jul 1, 20221Jul 1, 20221