Depression, Loneliness and Melancholy -3-

i don't have a rhythm yet for the release of these episodes but I am sharing them to jump start me and get me out of my head. I am hoping that Fridays will be the day that you get new episodes. Let me know if this is too much.

Branding / Names

🌹 The Story Behind the Rose: A New Logo for Blusician.com

There's a new emblem blooming at Blusician.com—a thorny red rose, bold and unapologetic. It's more than a logo. It's a living symbol of the journey, the grit, and the grace that define this one-man band of blues, rock, and ministry.

🎸 Why a Rose?

The rose has long stood for passion, beauty, and love—but in the world of blues and gospel, it carries deeper weight. This rose isn't pristine or polished. It's weathered. It's real. It's the kind of bloom that grows from hard soil and long nights. It's the kind of love that's earned.

For me, it represents:

• The fire of performance—every note played with heart.

• The tenderness of ministry—every story shared with soul.

• The legacy of those who came before—mentors, family, and fellow travelers whose spirit lives on in every lyric.

🌿 And the Thorns?

The thorns matter just as much as the petals. They're not decoration—they're testimony.

They speak to the quiet, daily weight of being a caregiver. Of showing up for your wife with tenderness and strength, even when your own spirit feels worn thin. Of learning to balance love and responsibility, music and ministry, while the world keeps spinning fast.

They speak to the struggle of learning the blues—not just the chords and phrasing, but the feeling. The kind that only comes with time, with loss, with late nights and aching hands. Picking up a guitar in older age isn't just a hobby—it's a declaration. That you're still here. Still creating. Still fighting to turn pain into praise.

The thorns remind me that beauty doesn't come easy. That every performance carries the weight of real life—joy, exhaustion, grace, and grit. They're a gospel truth and a blues badge. They say: this rose has lived.

🌿 And the Thorns?

The thorns matter just as much as the petals. They remind me:

• That beauty doesn't come without struggle.

• That faith and music both require resilience.

• That every performance carries the weight of real life—joy, pain, and everything in between.

The thorns are a nod to the gospel truth: redemption isn't easy, but it's worth it. They're also a blues-rock badge of honor—proof that this journey hasn't been smooth, but it's been true.

🔥 What It Means for Blusician.com

This logo marks a new chapter. It's a visual anthem for the kind of work I do: soulful, defiant, and rooted in gratitude. Whether I'm performing at a senior center, a farmers market, or an outdoor rally, this rose goes with me. It's a symbol of connection—between music and message, between past and present, between artist and audience.

So when you see my thorny red rose, know this: it's not just decoration. It's declaration.