The Angry Soldier. The drawing of an embittered soldier for a larger piece that illustrates how at times in my life I've seen the world as a battle ground, and I felt like I was at war with everyone. After I came out of that funk, I kept seeing this little guy in my head, and I put him down on paper. The only thing I accomplish when I act this way is isolation, which just makes things worse. I mean, who wants to hang around a guy like this, who is angry at the world, snapping at everyone he sees? I drew this guy for me, in the front page of a favorite sketchbook, and I came across the image frequently, sometimes at just the right moment. I need these reminders to keep me in check. My songs work that way for me too. A positive message sung at the right time can be good medicine.