One of the things we learn about in our Adult Children of Alcoholics meetings and readings is the concept of Unexpressed Grief. In an alcoholic or dysfunctional home, the chaos often causes family members to “numb out” in order to survive. I was one of those folks for a long time and I still periodically …
Sometime in the last few years, I floated an idea to Beth and a few close friends for a concept called, “What’s True?” It could be a radio program, a series of articles, a book, or a podcast whose purpose is to bridge the partisan divide by showing people coming to agreement on what are …
Are you a perfectionist? Fortunately, I am a recovering one. At my worst, I can be like the fellow in The Rolling Stones song, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.” I can’t get no satisfactionI can’t get no girl reaction’Cause I try and I try and I try and I tryI can’t get no, I can’t …
Most of the time, Beth and I thoroughly enjoy performing. Sometimes, though, we cannot wait until the final chord of the last song plays and the two of us can, like veteran trail horses, return quickly to our stable for a munch of hay and a good night’s sleep. The biggest determinant of our enjoyment …
One week after the election, friends and family (like us) are licking their wounds, fearing the future, and reassessing their future media consumption. I think many are tired of the daily hits to their central nervous systems and, frankly, wary of four more years of shenanigans in Washington. I get it. Part of me wants …
Just a quick post to let you know that we enjoyed the wedding in Pennsylvania, especially the ceremony which was co-authored by the bride and groom and the officiant. As a guy who got married in the Catholic Church and has attended many religious weddings, it was refreshing to see something that was entirely devoted …
Since pandemic times, which sounds like I’m referring to an historical disaster (which it was), my truly talented wife has been offering online, gentle yoga classes. Recently, we decided to return to that era’s pricing structure (Pay What You Can Afford) so that more people can take her classes, connecting with their bodies and minds, …
Maryland Congressman, Jamie Raskin, speaking to a interviewer last week, was asked what he would do if Donald Trump won the presidency. “Go to work the next day,” he replied. Such is our fate. This morning, Beth has two online yoga classes. In the afternoon, we have a workshop and a concert for children about …
Not every doctor knows enough to diagnose every ailment. In fact, you may need many more opinions or have to switch to another modality to achieve a healthy outcome. Sometimes, an auto mechanic will not be able to fix your car the first time. He may need a few chances or another mechanic to get …
One of our recent clients, a local organization who hired us to write a song and produce a music video, decided to replace us when the video didn’t meet their expectations. Ironically, I thought it was the best one I’d ever done! Our colleague, Gary, said, “Did you do your best?” I replied in the …