I was thrilled to be part of the DylanFest Songwriter’s Contest 2022 at Sacred Heart Arts Center in Bob Dylan’s 80th birthday year. There was a great lineup of talent from not only the area, but from as far away as Prague. I performed an original written just two days before called “The River of Time.” It’s a song about reflecting on life and how life connects in this huge tapestry of life. The response was great! But my rendition of “My Back Pages” surprised me with my first standing ovation! Although I didn’t win the songwriting competition, that memory of an ovation was a wonderful “prize” in itself. Both songs were done on a 12-string acoustic guitar. Looking forward to next year!