This album was part of an online challenge called AAW/WTFF, or An Album in a Week, With Twists for Fun. The entire album was written and recorded between July 16 and 21, 2007. Some of the songs were responses to some suggested "twists." Complet liner notes can be found at http://www.rossdurandmusic.com/backfromsantafe.html.

I had quite literally just returned from Santa Fe.

This is about being a liberal living in a politically conservative neighborhood.

About the luxury the wealthy have to promote "green-ness."

I have always loved backwards music - referential to the song that follows.

Inspired by a paradox presented by the most basic of kids games.

All true.

About Happy Gap at Arrowbear Music Camp.

Written in response to a challenge to write a song using only 2 chords.

A tribute to a fellow songfighter.

A direct response to the challenge of trying to complete an album in a week.

An interesting bookend to "In the Desert."

Part a play on a phrase a good friend uses often and part a celebration of a great day with my oldest daughter.

I have always enjoyed a pensive ending - and the album had to be 35 minutes.