Straw Against the Chill

Straw Against the chill: that is an image of winter, certainly, and perhaps, an idea of hope and future.

It is also the title Bob Franke chose for his story of winter an the Christmas season,

Kathy Mattea sings it here.

Among those who join her are her longtime musical collaborator Bill Cooley, and guest Joanie Madden of Cherish the ladies who adds whistles to the story Kathy sings.

Whether the Christmas is a season you celebrate or not, I think you will find ideas of human connection, of the quieter times of winter, and of the power of story and song as you listen.

May it be good companion to you through Advent, Christmas, and at the eyar’s turning.

You may also wish to see
Music for the peace of winter over at Wandering Educators, where this song is set in contect with others
A reflective winter song from Cara Dillon
About the album Calling Me Home from Kathy Mattea

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