Today’s “Haven’s Happenstance” #song - “The Storyteller Series:” “Ten Cent Pistol” by The Black Keys. Art by Christel Bangsgaard via ssdmmfr.tumblr.com

I‘m a little late on the song of the day today… But, it’s still Thursday in some parts of the world, so here it goes. After a few emotional storytelling songs, and my own little panic attack at work today, I thought I’d lighten things up and profile the cool cat sounds of The Black Keys. Ten Cent Pistol warns us not to mess with a scorned woman, and reminds us how sweet revenge can indeed be… ahh I can taste it, yes I can…

“Well, he ran around
Late at night
Holding hands
And making light
Of everything
That came before
But there she was
Behind the door

She hit them with her ten cent pistol
Because they ruined her name
Well, she hit them with her ten cent pistol
And they’ve never been the same

There’s nothing worse
In this world
Than payback from a
Jealous girl
The laws of man
Don’t apply
When blood gets in
A woman’s eye

Well, she hit them with her ten cent pistol
Because they ruined her name
Well, she hit them with her ten cent pistol
And they’ve never been the same

Stars did fall
Thunder rolled
Bugs crawled back
In their holes
The couple screamed
But far too late
Cause a jealous heart
Did retaliate”

“Haven’s Happenstance: The Storyteller Series:” This week I profile songs that tell stories of love, death, crime, luck. What does this have to do with love, which I normally write about, you ask? Well, everything: The quickest way to my heart is through a good story. 

Today’s “Haven’s Happenstance” #song - “The Storyteller Series:” “The Way” by Fastball.  Art ”Sand Fence,” Keeler, California, 1948 by Ansel Adams via me3zzaluna.tumblr.com.

A song about hope or hopelessness? Whichever way you see it, this couple takes destiny into their own hands and together embark on a journey of a lifetime- even if it leads to their lives’ end. The guys in Fastball have said this was inspired by a story in their local paper. I often wish I could pack up and go, even if for a few months. Don’t be surprised if I do, it’s in the works ; ) - my next big adventure.

“Haven’s Happenstance: The Storyteller Series:” This week I profile songs that tell stories of love, death, crime, luck. What does this have to do with love, which I normally write about, you ask? Well, everything: The quickest way to my heart is through a good story. 

Today’s “Haven’s Happenstance” #song - “The Storyteller’s Series:” “Dance With The Devil” by #Immortal Technique (lyrics not for the faint of heart.) Art “My 10 Victims” by mikeegan.tumblr.com.

To kick off “The Storyteller Series,” a rap song about life in the hood which resonates all too well with me as I grew up in South Central L.A. witnessing the riots first-hand.  But, that’s not nearly the worst thing I saw or felt. I have stories, many stories to tell. Every now and then I find a brave soul who is genuinely interested in hearing them. And the magic happens: they begin to tell their stories and we connect. So whether in Missoula or Madeira, it’s your story, tell it. 

“Haven’s Happenstance: The Storyteller Series:” This week I profile songs that tell stories of love, death, crime, luck. What does this have to do with love, which I normally write about, you ask? Well, everything: The quickest way to my heart is through a good story. 

Something magical happens when someone opens up and tells you a story about their childhood, their first love, their failures, their parents… Sharing, relating, connecting and bonding – stories do this for us, and what most essential ingredient for growing relationships than that.