It’s been a long break between posts. I would like to first say, “I’m okay and apologize for not explaining my absence to those who have been following this blog – friends I like and trust.” I suppose I needed a break – an opportunity to pull back, finish up the school year and complete …
Last night’s gig was a success. I had fun, played and sang well and the client was pleased. My voice and my fingers are a little sore, but that’s to be expected. I performed for 2 hours – a solo feat I haven’t done in many moons. My vocal range has shifted a bit. I …
Tonight, I’m doing a solo gig for a local foundation – a couple of hours of background music at a restaurant a few towns down the road. It’s been a while since I did this type of gig. I think the last time was when I was doing senior centers prior to the pandemic. So, …
When I left yoga teacher training, the trainer, Todd Norian, said something to the effect of, “Scott, you are arguing for your own mediocrity.” I woke up this morning thinking about that. Brooding is probably more accurate. The memory is with me today because we’re staying with a friend who has always believed (or at …
On July 1, we will once again hook our tow trailer to the pickup truck and leave for two months of travel. I can’t wait, of course, but there’s 30 very full days between now and then! This morning, I was out of bed before 6:30am because I had an ambitious plan to finish a …
We spent Saturday through Tuesday in Westchester, NY and in the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA enjoying time with old and new friends, singing at a Hootenanny and learning some lessons about family gatherings and people along the way. Oh, and we went to a funeral, too. What a long, strange trip it’s been! (Truckin’, Grateful …
I grew up expertly hiding from my emotions. As a boy, I learned early to avoid or hide shame, sadness, fear and anger (especially rage). These were labeled “bad emotions” by most people – particularly boys and men. As I understood, the goal was to shuck these feelings like the outer husk of an ear …
I woke up this morning feeling positive, lighter by far than I’ve become accustomed to feeling. This lightness was my old normal for many years. Honestly, I hope it will be, again. As I’ve offered in the past, it may be grief that plagues me every day. The loss of Bradley is one part. The …
I’m in St. Petersburg, Florida enjoying a few days of R&R with our daughter, Helen, and her boyfriend, Tate. I arrived last night and Helen treated us to a tasty seafood meal at Captain Bill’s, one if their favorite haunts. I found that waffle fries, lightly dipped in Parmesan cheese and served with a lobster …
My Prime Directive is: Be Safe, Kind, Gentle, Faithful, Loving, Collaborative and Patient with Everyone, Including Scott. My Secondary Objectives include: Take Time in Nature, Help my Wife, Parents, Children and Friends, Exercise, Eat Healthily, Stay Informed, Make Money, Spend it Wisely, Save as much as possible and Give a portion of it away, Achieve …