I find that on the road you’re living a very unreal type of existence. There’s nothing really to write about. There’s little source for material. So, it takes me a while to jump start the writing process, just to feel human again. I often find inspiration in metaphors, parallels and perspective. Fatherhood certainly changes your perspective. “Kiss the Frog” is through the eyes of a toddler. My toddler, Timmy, with all his toddler-isms. The one I called my “frog” when his lil’ toddler legs resembled such. But, one could easily see KTF though the eyes of an amorous bar “hopper.” Folk served best, funky, through the eyes of a toddler.

Tragedy and comedy are but two aspects of what is real, and whether we see the tragic or the humorous is a matter of perspective.Arnold Beisser

Kiss the Frog (Timmy’s Song)
Words and Music by Jeff Hartman

I’d be obliged if you could help me
Your legs are long
Are you alone?
Most find it hard to live without me
A two foot frog to call your own

I search for comfort in a bottle
I don’t speak English very well
Well
I guarantee we’ll wake the others
I promise I won’t kiss and tell

Kiss me
Kiss the frog

Pick me up
I’m getting restless
Give your hands a thorough rinse
You’re in for a few surprises
Carry on your wayward prince

Gimme that
Gimme, gimme that
Gimme, gimme, gimme that now
I’ve been known to cause a scene
It’s not hard getting everything I want
It’s not easy being green