the past, most importantly her husband and gifted musical partner, Dan Lodge-Rigal, whose keyboard work and guitars are tremendous here. Co-produced with David Weber, this recording again demonstrates the phenomenal talents of Mr. Weber, whose studio is home to many of the best performers in the region.

Beth and her husband Dan have made their home in Bloomington, Indiana; they have two daughters, Harper and Susannah, and two dogs, Tucker and Opie. In addition to her work as a performing songwriter, Beth lends her talents to a myriad of human service, arts, education and environmental initiatives in her region. She has worked with people of all ages in a variety of settings for over 20 years as a musician, a human service provider, an educator, a community volunteer and a mother. She sings back-ups whenever possible, and has taught songwriting workshops to people of all ages for over ten years; she is a licensed facilitator of Women Writing for (a) Change classes and workshops. She models and encourages the telling of true stories and the development of "authentic voice."

Beth wrote in the liner notes of her first album, "It’s possible to believe that as you get older, start settling into your choices, life becomes more and more ordinary and less and less inspiring. Call me crazy, but I believe grace and beauty live in the ordinariness of our lives. If you look there you will find something to write about." She has proven this over and over through the telling of honest, poignant, simple, profound, and moving stories in her songs. And such stories are great companions on this ride we call life.l