I always wanted to write. My mother would say it is because I could not shut up! Admittedly, I’ve always had a glut of words tumbling out of me. I’ve told this story before but many years ago I spoke at a business event. My mom had been invited and was sitting at the head […]
Last month I took my daughter’s friend to LAX (Los Angeles International Airport). I had a performance later that evening in Orange County, so, even though their flight was early evening, I took them at approximately 1:30pm. My goal was to avoid traffic, get down to Orange County early, and work at a coffee house […]
As with most blog entries, spelling, grammar, and usage are all subject. I’ll correct as I go… or not. Alternate title: How to Ensure Your Kids Shut You Out of Their Life Regarding the meme that says, “This should be posted in all schools and work places” and attributes some “advice” to Bill Gates. A […]
I wrote this song soon after my home in Arizona was destroyed in a Monsoon storm. The song came about when friend and local businessman, Doug Bruhnke, upon seeing me on the news talking about losing everything joked, “All the press you ever wanted.” I replied and said, “All the press I NEVER wanted!” That […]
Summary Some of the advice I give but fail to heed. A Workshop for Songwriters/Musicians Tonight I’m speaking for SongNet, Jimi Yamagishi’s organization aimed at helping songwriters improve their craft and know more about the business. It’s not my first time there. I speak there about once a year or so. Tonight will be a […]
I’ve got a manufactured dilemma – one I’d love to put behind me. Turns out, I’m not that special – others face the same dilemma. This is the same kind of not special that everyone on social media who complains about being mistreated or misunderstood by some unnamed person, is not special. Meaning: Not only […]
My oldest son graduated from Moody Bible College in Chicago this past weekend. I went out to visit he and his wife, attend the graduation, and see Chicago minus the freezing temperatures. We were out in February – me, his siblings, and his mom and her boyfriend – to surprise him for his birthday (watch […]
Let me make a disclaimer right at the beginning of this. I do not believe in the mystical, metaphysical, spiritual, or cosmic connection to find, free, call, discover, etc. your “voice” as a writer or artist. I do not believe we “manifest” our reality. I see no need or wisdom in the Law of Attraction […]
Who is allowed in the conversation? The other day I was live-streaming on Facebook – doing one of my intermittent, “S is for Song” streams. It’s me, typically in my office, with a guitar, performing three songs, usually originals. I enjoy doing it and have been asked by some listeners to do them more often. […]
I’m working on some music bookings – both solo and with my band, Arrogant Sage. I’ve been distracted with a few things – consulting projects and launching an e-class. More on this later. But, for giggles, I put my phone on the mixer stand at rehearsal last Sunday. I recorded a few songs this way. […]