Back in July, I found myself at New Hampshire Motor Speedway—not as a spectator, not even as a participant in the way most might imagine, but as a flagging and communications marshal for SCCA races. It was my first full outing in the role, and it was a blast. It all started back on Memorial… More »
Tag Archives: Learning
Nine Hotels
Greetings from Santiago de Chile. It’s been quite an adventure since I last wrote, and if I’m honest, I’m ready to be home. Some of you might remember The Accidental Tourist – a book and later a film about a man who hates travel but makes a living writing guidebooks, finding the little comforts that… More »
Twenty Years Sober
Last time I had a gin and tonic was April 15, 2004. And to be truthful, I had more than one of them that night. Quite likely I also had more gin without the tonic. The basic point of all of this is that as of April 15 I will be 20 years sober. I… More »
100!
Hi! It’s me! Before I dive in, there are a bunch of really exciting things coming up and I would love it if you would join me for some of them. First, I will be playing on Open Mic America tomorrow, Sunday, October 15. The show starts at 8 PM Eastern time/5 PM Pacific and… More »
Of Clouds and Singing
So, I promised you a longer blog post. Here you go. Thank you for hanging in there while it is taken me some time to get some other items in order. Work, day stuff. However, I’ve also been immersing myself in as much music as possible: writing, performing, even learning. First, there’s new music. Remember… More »
A Special Place
I am of an age at which starting new habits or routines is unusual and often difficult. We become set in our patterns and are loath to change them – which is why when it comes time to make a change, having a supportive community around you is so incredibly valuable. An institution of seven… More »
Good Nights and Learning Nights
Ok, so it’s been a little over a year of performing live now. Have really been enjoying it, and just about every night out is better than the one before. Just about, that is. For those of us who tend towards the self-critical, one of the hardest things to do is to backslide. And yes,… More »
Climbing
I have a lot of baggage. Literally, I have a lot of baggage – see examples at right. Over one two-day period here in August I started the day with a hiking pack and an overnight bag, transitioned to a guitar case to play an open mic, and then grabbed my carry-on and computer bag… More »
Fighting the Self Doubts
It’s been a lively and busy summer so far, and last night I just did my 21st open mic night since first getting back out on the stage last September. It’s been a transformative experience, and I am incredibly appreciative of the community of artists that I have been able to find, particularly in Newton,… More »
Cleveland
On the road again, this time through Cleveland and then on to Toronto and Edmonton for the second half of the week. While in the Cleveland airport, I had a quick moment of déjà vu, and then of revelation. In the picture to the side you will see an area where I spent an overnight… More »