A lot of parents never speak to their transgender kids again that's not the case in my family.

The purpose of the Seder to my mind is to inspire conversations with your family about the human drama and hopefully transmit values to the next generation. I've always felt like this could be better.

We need a better way to talk about eating animals, a way that doesn't ignore or even just shruggingly accept things like habits, cravings, family and history but rather incorporates them into the conversation. The more they are allowed in, the more able we will be to follow our best instincts.

I'm happiest with my family around me.

All the songs I write are about human dynamics, whether it's with girlfriends, boyfriends, or family.