Monday Music Appreciation #61 -- Jann Arden's Good Mother

I think Jann Arden is a wonderful human being. She's a great musician (I got to see her perform at one of my last Winspear shifts in June), she has a hilarious sense of humour, and she speaks up for important causes, which sometimes gets her into a bit of hot water with the powers that be. She gave a moving commentary on allowing people to be who they are, no judgment, during the instrumental parts of this song when she played here in Edmonton. So good. 

I had heard this song many times, but have never seen the video until now. It reminds me of folks I know who have been "stranded" in Edmonton for one reason or another, and who find themselves coming in to join the Community of Emmanuel for church and a hot cup of coffee on rainy Sunday mornings. Some of them carry pictures in their pockets.

This is for all those good mothers out there who encourage us with words like "feet on ground, heart in hand, facing forward, be yourself," and whose love eventually calls us back home. Have a listen/watch, and enjoy! (Email subscribers can click here...)