Arlo Hennings
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Author of 2 non-fiction books, composer of 4 albums, expat, father, MFA (Creative Writing), B.A.
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A Story Behind the Song Nature's Way by the band Spirit
Natures Way by Spirit was released in 1970 This song is a reflection on mortality and a lament for the fate of the Earth, as nature is telling us that something is wrong. The song was written long before climate change became a hot topic, but even in 1970, some ecologically minded songwriters were concerned about Mother Earth. -Songfacts
By Arlo Hennings3 years ago in Beat
Return of the Stay-at-Home Dad. Top Story - July 2022.
My daughter’s mother, my ex, died. The funeral was to happen in 48 hours. I scrambled to find the quickest way back to Minnesota from Bali, Indonesia. I told my daughter to do her best with the funeral arrangements until I arrived.
By Arlo Hennings3 years ago in Families
A Story Behind the Song "That's Life" by Frank Sinatra
This story in a roundabout way involves Frank Sinatra. He started Reprise Records in 1961 and continued to record successful albums with such hits as “That’s Life,” “Strangers in the Night”, “Somethin’ Stupid” and “My Way”.
By Arlo Hennings3 years ago in Beat
A Story Behind Jimi Hendrix Star Spangled Banner. Top Story - July 2022.
The stars and planets were in alignment on August 15, 1969. People carried tents, backpacks, coolers, blankets, children, and pets. They pulled wagons. And anything else that could be handy for camping or creating a new civilization. No one was selling tickets. The entrance gates had been torn down.
By Arlo Hennings3 years ago in Beat
How I Became a Digital Nomad
My face was pressed into the sidewalk. The jackboot of a police officer was on my neck. Choking from tear gas, he grabbed my hair, handcuffed me, and threw me in the back of a paddy wagon. I was under arrest for joining a homelessness rally.
By Arlo Hennings3 years ago in Psyche
