Quite often in the morning, when I wake, I pick up my phone and start reading the “news”. There’s Facebook, Apple News, Yahoo News, my email, Google Calendar, Messenger, Whatsapp, Pedometer, Weather Channel, etc. This can go on for a while, sometimes to the point where it makes me have to rush to get to […]
In my 40s I decided I was tired of lugging all the sound equipment around to play music in bars and churches. So, I got rid of my sound system. If the venue didn’t have a piano, I wouldn’t bring one. If they did not have an amp and speakers, we would not play there. […]
I like to sing. I have always been a singer. When my brothers and I were kids, while we would ride in the car for long distances I would sing quietly to myself. Usually a song I would repeat over and over like “Old MacDonald”. My brothers actually could hear me and quite often would […]
I led a gathering on the topic of “patience” this past week. Many different theories/experiences/questions were discussed in the session. Was patience remaining calm in the midst of an anxious situation? Was it best to distract oneself in order to wait? Does it require a positive attitude? Can you be patient with others but not […]
I am writing a new social emotional learning curriculum for elementary students called “Songs of My Life for Children”. As part of it I am telling stories about emotional/social events in my life when I was young. I am finding it a very interesting exercise, one I would recommend. Here are two little stories/reflections for […]
“Celebrating imperfections” seems like an oxymoron. Because it’s a negative, the word imperfection technically is the opposite of perfect. And why would we celebrate something not perfect? But, we know that nothing is perfect. But remember, imperfect is not unfinished. It is not mediocre. It is not boring. It just is. Diamonds have flaws, rabbits […]
I belong to a dream group. A group that meets periodically to tell and discuss each other’s dreams (nighttime dreams). We have met for over 20 years. It is an awesome way to get to know someone, through their dreams. This particular meeting, last week, seemed to focus on spiritual things. Dreams of communication with […]
This week is my birthday. Sometimes I struggle with it. I’m a guy that likes to celebrate. But sometimes I think the expectation/preparation is too much and ruins what could have been a good time. I have scheduled a gig at a bar on my birthday and invited everyone, I’ve given surprise parties for my […]
A few thoughts: A good friend of mine told me this past week that he has a very serious cancer. I am very sad about this. We have shared so many good times over the years. Today I talked to six people in Ukraine who are starting a new project to help people with their […]