I know, I know, I promised not to turn this into a boring political blog, like the world needs another one of those. Just let me get this out of my system. On this historic day, our country transitions power from one presidency to the next. As an American, I support whoever is the PresidentContinue reading “Turn the Page”
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Dancing
I can dance. Certainly not as well as I think I can, but I have rhythm and a good sense of beat to at least not be “that guy” on the dance floor; flailing, spinning, and generally avoiding falling down to any music, except jazz. But who dances to jazz? Not cool enough. Jazz buffsContinue reading “Dancing”
As Promised
As the nineties were beginning, I found myself in a tiny recording studio in Texas, Ohio. I hooked up with a badass bluegrass harp player and a shred-metal bass player and we laid down some tracks as a demo cassette. The harmonica player and I ended up gigging out as Blue Country, and the bassContinue reading “As Promised”
Sunday
Growing up, Sunday was family day. Big breakfast (the very best part of the day), then Catholic Mass, and after that, to points unknown, sometimes even to us. But I did not appreciate these little intrusions into my busy Sunday schedule. I had my Pop Warner football game to play and then my “busy schedule”Continue reading “Sunday”
Nothing Off Limits
In my book Emotions: Not Your Mama’s ABC’s, nothing is off limits. It is truly an emotional rollercoaster, testing your emotional resilience to read, decipher, and experience each story (or preface) on its own merit. It may also have you questioning my sanity on occasion. Definitely not for speedreading despite its length. An example ofContinue reading “Nothing Off Limits”
Right or Wrong?
This fine Friday morning in Arizona is awesome. It is supposed to get up to about 70 today. In the middle of January. I will definitely miss the warm weather when we leave, but I am excited to start a new chapter in our lives. You see, the more I get to know myself withContinue reading “Right or Wrong?”
Counting Sheep
Insomnia. It happens that every so often I have a little trouble falling asleep, but now that I’m retired, it doesn’t really count. I am not an afternoon napper, so lost sleep from nighttime is just that. Lost. I love my sack time. I can, and have, slept for prodigious lengths of time when needed.Continue reading “Counting Sheep”
Collecting Things
I was quite the collector in my youth. It all started with my marble collection at age five. I kept that valuable assortment of cateyes, steelies, and bumblebees of all sizes for years. I was really good and if you were good enough, you could win ALL the marbles the kids had in the neighborhood.Continue reading “Collecting Things”
City Life
Not a big fan. When I moved to Arizona in 2001, I did not know it would be for twenty years. Karen and I have always enjoyed an existence that included a lot of travel. As we near our twentieth year of residence, all we are waiting for is the “green light” (pandemic-wise) to moveContinue reading “City Life”
Outrageous
As my loyal 17 followers know, I am bound to say or do anything on this platform and now I am starting to learn just enough to be dangerous. Starting with my blogpost TODAY, Jan. 11th, I will post a link to one of the songs I have written, recorded, and performed. I will postContinue reading “Outrageous”
