In between my first music career as a saloon singer and my second one as a children’s singer-songwriter, I spent 7 years as a commercial carpet salesman and estimator. Although it was far from the perfect job for me, I did well, eventually making a six figure income in my twenties. As a good employee, …
This past week we finalized our plans to visit Crete, the largest of Greece’s islands, after our 12 days on the mainland. We watched videos made by other travelers in order to determine which sites and cities we might visit (and avoid) and checked out maps to figure out how many possible destinations might align …
If there’s any doubt, let it be known: I am here. Beth’s is, too! Instead of writing, I have been reading J. D. Robb novels, practicing Spanish on Duolingo, watching Grey’s Anatomy or checking out mythology videos for our upcoming Greece trip. I’ve also been creating music videos and songs for clients and working in …
I woke up this morning with the urge to see some live music. Actually, my first urge was to go to the bathroom and my second one was to make coffee. But number three was definitely live music. There’s a local bar we’ve been looking to check out called Cabernet Frank’s. Their website proclaimed live …
I’ve been using an app called Duolingo for a few months to learn Spanish. For the most part, I am enjoying the experience and look forward to some opportunities to use Spanish in school settings or while traveling. The app, used by hundreds of thousands of people, has become the most used one for learning …
This morning, I booked a flight to Nashville, or, as my friend, Jeff, calls it – NashVegas. Jeff is an old buddy who I first met when Beth and I were scoping out recording studios in NYC. The one we eventually selected, Smash, featured a young, Canadian with long hair, a dazzling smile and an …
Today is Super Bowl Sunday or, as some refer to it, just another Sunday. When Beth and I were in Arizona, I watched one playoff game in Sedona (with Paul) and a second one in Goodyear (with Dave, Ann and Beth). This was the first time I’ve watched two consecutive football games in the 21st …
I have been exploring our flight options for our Greece trip in June/July. As has always been the case, it’s darn expensive to fly to Greece and much less expensive to stay there a little longer. Accordingly, Beth has wondered aloud, “Should we extend our 11-day trip on the mainland to include some island hopping?” …
Today, we are in Westchester, NY for errands and a visit to Phelps Memorial Hospital where my stepdad, Jim, is recovering from pneumonia and an emergency pacemaker operation. The amount of cumulative stress around medical stuff for Jim and my family members is staggeringly intense. And, we know, just one more stop on the road …
When traveling or staying home, the goal remains the same: connect with others by being open, curious, creative and loving. And laughing! While in Sedona, I found myself switching between my inner child and adult selves. Sometimes, I enjoyed writing song lyrics on my own or playing and singing with Beth, Sandi, and Paul. Other …