You’re not hearing much about our upcoming trip to the Southwest because it’s on hold as we consider a variety of travel and work factors. While some people might say, “Good for you guys to be looking at this from different perspectives,” I find it very hard to unmake the bed. Years ago, I wrote …
When I was a kid and a young man, Sundays were all about family time. There was no expectation that I should catch up on work or even shop. It was all about going to church, enjoying brunch and reading the New York Times. At night, I recall watching The Wonderful World of Disney or …
I believe that the way many people had to adapt to the pandemic, specifically our relationship to working hard or long hours, has changed our tolerance for it, perhaps permanently. Simply put, we who were raised to believe that we are defined by our hard work or ability to juggle multiple, difficult responsibilities, are questioning …
Have you ever walked through an airport with a bag in the days before they all had wheels? Yikes! Or have you ever humped a suitcase up five flights of stairs? Ouch! If so, you know what it’s like to carry a burden…and how wonderful it feels to put it down. This morning, there was …
The transition from how we were taught to be to how we want to be is akin to whittling a stick. A sharp knife is important, but so is the right angle, pressure, etc. And then there’s the vision thing: what do want it to look like when it’s completed? When I was a young …
Yesterday, I posted about letting go of some control because I was overthinking and losing sleep over a technical problem with some recording equipment. I’m happy to report that we made some adjustments, today, and it all worked out. More importantly, I shared my apprehensions with Beth and my colleagues. This made me feel less …
The position of Higher Power, God and Ruler of the Universe has been filled. So, it follows, that I need NOT assume the responsibilities that belong to that all-powerful Being. Sometimes, I forget about God and that’s perfectly normal. in fact, Tantric philosophy posits that we we forget about God because remembering is so sweet. …
There’s a whole bunch of snow falling in Sullivan! It began yesterday afternoon, took a break during the overnight and restarted this morning. Looking outside, one could say, “Oh, my. This is going to change my plans AND I’m going to have to shovel it. Crap!” Or, one could say, “Oh, my. This is a …
Is there anything better than dancing? I don’t think so. Songwriting, physical intimacy and a great meal are all wonderful. So, too, are laughing, a deep conversation or a good novel – but none of these compare to the act of being in the body and moving to music. My love affair with dance started …
When Beth and I were young marrieds, I admitted to her once, “I don’t think I know what love is.” At the time this worried her, but I knew it was the beginning of a journey towards something better. I sensed that romantic notions shared in movies and on TV were skin-deep. I needed to …