I think this will be my last post on this topic. This is an excerpt from a novel I wrote in 2016 called, "Letting Go of Pluto." (It has not been published.) Here is a conversation between the two characters, Penny and Miles. It sums up what I need to say on this topic: ... Continue Reading →
I write this for myself and others. There is no magic formula here, just things I've learned about goal setting over the years from a variety of good sources, and now I'm going to apply it to my music goals. You can apply these steps to fitness, art, writing, career, anyplace you want to see... Continue Reading →
I paid $ 20.00 for this cup - money well spent. Of course I already owned several coffee cups, but this one is special. I put the cash straight into the hands of the artist who created this, and supporting artists is something I never regret. It is a lovely cup. The curvature fits my... Continue Reading →
Dear Jeff, I recently finished your book and felt compelled to write you a letter. This isn't my typical response to a book I enjoy. Usually, I praise the book to someone I know will like appreciate it as I do, then I put it directly in their hands. But I'm not sure I know... Continue Reading →
It seemed like a good idea at the time, naming different forms of loneliness, that is. I guess if I had more time I could have spit them all out in quick concession, but I had to do life and this particular project lost it's momentum. It was never fueled by loneliness, just an interest... Continue Reading →
“I’m with the band,” I tell the woman at the front desk. “I’m a musician,” I whisper, unsure of myself. She doesn’t question me, just smiles and buzzes me in. I guess the guitar case in my hand is all the proof she needs, but I’m not completely convinced. At what point does one earn... Continue Reading →
I found myself on a college campus this past week. I was there to take an exam for my profession, and I have to admit; I felt a bit giddy being back in an academic environment. I took a short break from my test and was eating in the cafeteria, looking around at all the... Continue Reading →
I love the sound of just a man and a guitar. In fact, I'd pick an acoustic show in a small venue over seeing just about any band in a stadium. Some might think this is a sign of aging or mellowing out. Or perhaps it's fact with the fact that my ears suffered irreparable... Continue Reading →
Kindness. To yourself and to others. It should guide everything you do. I'm not the first person to say it. I didn't say it best. Jesus said it was the most important thing, but he said it a little differently. "Love God and love your neighbor as yourself." I think if you love God you... Continue Reading →
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