In my life, I have experienced both pain and ecstacy in expressing my sexuality. The songs on this CD reflect some of those feelings. Each of them portrays a stage of my emotional and spiritual growth as a gay man.

A few of my friends have questioned the wisdom of my "coming out" to the whole world by retaining the gay content of these songs. I am aware that by just changing a pronoun or two, I could have avoided the issue altogether. I choose to be authentic.

Fundamentally, this CD is more about love than sexual orientation, as important as that may be to each individual. It is my hope that these songs may touch you, and whomever you love as well.

Many close to me have encouraged me in this endeavor, among them my wonderful children, Traci and Darrell, their beautiful mother, Roberta, and, of course, my loving life partner, Peter. You can hear more about him in my song "Living With Love In My Life."

Thank you for listening to my music. May your life be filled with peace, joy, beauty and love - now and for all of your days.

- Jerry