Observations and ideas about music, writing, recording, and sharing online.
12 Strings and a Clarinet
I love the rich sound of the 12-String acoustic guitar. … Continue reading →
Micro Hydropower
I recently saw an exchange that I thought worth sharing … Continue reading →
Spring
The time of renewal, new beginnings, and fresh starts are … Continue reading →
Leadership
The question of leadership seems to be a dominant theme … Continue reading →
Poetry as a Weapon
I read this poem several times. It’s deep, potent, and … Continue reading →
Tiny Pieces of Thought
Read a portion, think on same; that these words are … Continue reading →
Cellular Privacy
Privacy is being compromised every day and many are willingly … Continue reading →
Powers of Mind
I came across this book when it was first published … Continue reading →
Wisdom of Herman Munster
Some of you may wonder why I don’t write much … Continue reading →
Fahrenheit 451
I am not a particularly avid reader of fiction. But … Continue reading →
10 Things I Know About You (and you about me)
1) You are reading this. 2) You are human. 3) … Continue reading →
Visit to Prague Castle
Several years ago my wife and I traveled to Europe … Continue reading →
The Power of Time
When a bird is alive, it eats ants. When the … Continue reading →
Cat Orders
Anyone with a cat will understand this. It’s like living … Continue reading →
Hold Fast
Living a spiritual/philosophical life can be profoundly difficult. There are … Continue reading →
Media Purpose by Citizen Kane
I’m sure there is little that I can say that … Continue reading →
The Stolen Kiss
This painting is called “The Stolen Kiss” by Ron Hicks. … Continue reading →
Temple Visit
A few years ago I had the unique pleasure of … Continue reading →
As a New Year Dawns
I sent this thoughtful poem to my friends earlier this … Continue reading →
Roundabout with the Peanuts Gang
Among my favourite songs from my…ahem…younger days is “Roundabout” by … Continue reading →
Something Sweet for the Soul
I cannot think of a time when this would not … Continue reading →
WhatsApp Will Disable Your Account if…
I follow some sites that watch various online privacy issues … Continue reading →
The 48 Laws of Power
“We live in tumultuous times.” Indeed, this statement has been … Continue reading →
Food, Shelter, Love
A while back I was perusing Quora, a social site … Continue reading →
Upon Westminster Bridge
Upon Westminster Bridge William Wordsworth Sept. 3, 1802 Earth … Continue reading →
What if You’re Wrong
So here’s the big question for everyone expressing opinions which they consider to be facts…
Continue reading →Mental Fitness Evaluation
This test is to ascertain your mental state now. If … Continue reading →
Dancing the Circle of Life
This short video from the dance group, Pilobolus, completely mesmerized … Continue reading →
Live Simply
Live simply and virtuously, true to your nature, drawing no … Continue reading →
Love is Patient
“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or … Continue reading →
No Enemies
While I am certainly not here to make enemies, nor … Continue reading →
Superior to Oneself
I see a lot of one-upmanship around the web. In … Continue reading →
Speaking Truthfully
Thus he never knowingly speaks a lie, either for the … Continue reading →
Flourishing
Our life flourishes when it is connected with its Source. … Continue reading →
Earthrise
How many of you were enthralled by the amazing race … Continue reading →
The Great Escape Tunnel Found
This fascinating story was sent to me recently. Among my … Continue reading →
Be Here
Take 2 minutes and simply be here. See if you … Continue reading →
Recalling Innocence
Can you stand and quietly appreciate the simplicity of being? … Continue reading →
Lying Not Required
This little anecdote is brief but instructive. How words are … Continue reading →
Vonnegut’s Equality
It would be no exaggeration to say that Kurt Vonnegut, … Continue reading →
The Best Offer Ever
A 78-year-old man is having a drink in a bar. … Continue reading →
Exercise Over 65
As we get older, it becomes more important to keep … Continue reading →
The Smoking Rule
Your smile for the day. My brother related this little … Continue reading →
Great quotes from Henrik Ibsen
Ibsen was born in 1828 and acclaimed by some as … Continue reading →
My emails may be censored
Subscribers here will be aware that the email service I … Continue reading →
The Lost Individualism of the 60s
When I came of age in the late 60s and … Continue reading →
“A Book”
by Emily Dickinson There is no frigate like a book … Continue reading →
The Evil of Gilligan
I’ve heard it said that politics is downstream from culture. … Continue reading →
Simple Love
A good friend sent me this video. My response was … Continue reading →