A friend sent this to me this morning. Often, he and I speak about control and trust, letting go and letting God, etc. This piece feels like it was channeled by Source, so I wanted you to hear it too. “It is not the gripping tight that saves me, but rather the control I’m trying …
“Most successful people are just a walking anxiety disorder harnessed for productivity.” Andrew Wilkinson I resemble that remark more than I care to admit. In the last quarter of 2024, I saw that we were overbooked and I continued to accept more work. The proverbial “straw that broke the camel’s back,” though, was our inability …
One of my goals is to keep improving as a performer -songwriter-educator. Part of that growth includes learning about music and video production. I love trying out new tools that I can use to create music videos and release songs we have written or co-written. As a self-taught creator, I have learned enough to know …
As a kid, I liked “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” One of the main reasons was the music played so well by Vince Guaraldi’s trio. The Linus and Lucy theme is the most famous, but they’re all great. https://youtu.be/x6zypc_LhnM?si=nN4-Zxv8IrGKH3aP If you want a good laugh, watch this scene from Talladega Nights. I know of no other …
Beth and I have been talking a lot about the holidays. This time of year, we perform our show, “Happy Holidays Around the World,” at schools to great acclaim. But do we feel the magic of this season when we come off stage? Not really. I think we are among those who enjoy the holiday …
For the 4th consecutive year, I’m running the visuals from behind the screen for the Annual John Lennon Tribute concert at Symphony Space in Manhattan. Being upstage, I get a lovely view of many musical backsides! When I was a ten year old kid, I pulled the curtain at my parent’s community theatre. That was …
Well, it’s official: the leader of the Democratic Party has pardoned his son and simultaneously given up the moral high ground. In doing so, I believe that the party may have just declared, “if we can’t beat Trumpism by telling Americans the truth, we have no choice but to sink to their level.” Yikes! What …
I love learning. To me, there’s nothing more satisfying than exploring, cultivating and (eventually) conversing with others about ideas. Those of you who read this blog will find no surprises here. Since Tuesday, I have been taking time off for rest and repair. My mind and body both said, “enough,” to the pressures and even …
About a week ago, Beth and I joined our friend and realtor, Judy, to see a home in nearby Hurleyville, a small village in Sullivan County. The single level ranch has three bedrooms, two full baths and a large living room suitable for hootenannies and a generous dining room. It’s a tastefully decorated and updated …
I am grateful for… My life, health, body, mind, talents and willingness to learn. I am thankful for Beth, my children, parents, the rest of my family, my friends, clients and the children and adults we serve. I am grateful to be an American, to have a nice home in a safe place with all …