ARs = Addiction, Recovery, Sobriety (acceptance, redemption, serenity, sanity) This album represents ten years of work. Not just work on the songs, but also ten years of living sober. An amazing decade of pain, joy, fears, hopes, loss, growth, learning, and change. Ten years of life, fully present to feel, breathe, love, and be grateful. I hope these songs will help or inspire others in some small way. This record was created and offered as thanks to those who helped me. You know who you are. The songs, nine originals and seven covers, speak of human struggles, and the rewards of living. They're arranged in a narrative, as Acts I & II. I urge you to read the notes and lyrics (no cover lyrics, but you can find those online). There is much tucked into the songs and writings. Like Ars is the Latin word for art, Au is the chemical symbol for gold, and traditional practices held triple meter to be sacred, and 4/4 “common.” Listen, read, think, and most of all, feel. My offering to you. Enjoy.