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We Said It Out Loud
Last week, I wrote about things that feel too big to put into words. The kind of experiences that sit heavy in your chest — not because they’re unclear, but because they matter so much. Writing them down can feel like living them twice. And sometimes, once is enough. But this week, something shifted. We…
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Some Things Are Too Big to Write Down
Some things are simply too big to write down. Cancer.Toddlerhood.A creative project that’s still becoming. When you’re in the middle of something big, writing it down can feel overwhelming. Once we begin to open up our inner world, it’s hard to know where to stop. It can feel like an all-or-nothing endeavor—and if we can’t…
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The Cycle of an Artist
During the holidays, I finally did something that had been long overdue — I cleaned off my desk in my studio office. To be honest, it had reached the point where I needed emergency help. So I asked ChatGPT if it would help me organize my life… starting with my office. A plan appeared on…
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What Did We Learn From This?
A Tribute to My Friend, Carol “No crying, unless there’s blood or broken bones.” That line made me smile as Troy, the son of my dear friend, began his tribute to his mother. “That’s been our family motto as we’ve raised our four children,” he continued. “But today is an exception.”Spoken more as a disclaimer…
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What’s on Your Shelf This Season?
From “what’s on your shelf” to what’s on the stage—here’s a glimpse of what October holds. This weekend I’ll be speaking at a women’s retreat around a theme I’ve been calling Inside Things: What’s on Your Self Shelf? It’s a question that has a way of following me around. What am I carrying? What am…
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Every Concert Brings Us Closer to London
Introducing: The London Conversation in Song It started with a dream—one that is carrying us from small-town stages toward the crosswalk in front of Abbey Road Studios in London. This fall, that dream takes another step forward with two special fundraising concerts in Lancaster and Carlisle, PA. We’re calling it The London Conversation in Song,…
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Waiting for the Green Light
What do frying donuts, a dream about a crosswalk, and the London Symphony Orchestra have in common?More than I ever expected—and it’s why I’m getting ready for a green light I can’t yet see. Over a year ago, I walked into my hometown grocery store one morning and noticed the sign on the door: Donut…
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Music Doesn’t Need a Passport
There are moments as an artist that catch you off guard—not because they’re flashy or loud, but because they’re so deeply human. One of those happened to me recently, and I’ve been carrying it in my heart ever since. I was a guest musician at a conference in the beautiful city of Grand Rapids, Michigan.…
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What It Really Takes
The Quiet Work Before the Sound If you like a peek inside the rehearsal room—or the storyboards before the actual movie—this is for you. Back in January 2025, I created a detailed practice plan to prepare for Double Keyed’s upcoming recording with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road. As of now, I’m working on…
Singer / Songwriter / Pianist / Bestselling Author
Frances Drost 