Hosting a Jam

At age 50, I noticed that the print quality of the phone book and newspaper really began to decline, it was blurry and try as I might, I couldn’t make it come into focus. I decided it would be easier for me to get some magnifying glasses than it would be to get the...

Hot as a pistol

Good morning from Whiskey Creek, where we’re due to get up in the high triple digits today.  When the dogs shrug at an offer to play ball, you know you’re in a heat wave.  I’m just feeling a little sad for the Strawberry folks this...

How about More Money?

“In your dreams…”Do you make a good living from your songwriting? Do your biannual BMI or ASCAP checks cover more than a nice dinner at a good restaurant? These are valid questions for any professional songwriter. The answers are important, not just to pros, but to...

How are YOU doing with New Year’s Resolutions

How are we all doing with our New Year’s ResolutionsTime to reflect on all that happened in the past year. Also time to look forward to the next. Some will make one resolution. Some will make more. Some will make a resolution to: not make anymore resolutions. I...

How are your New year’s resolutions…?

Last April I decided that in order to become happier, it might help to become healthier. I had been struggling with a shoulder injury (annoying when playing bass!) for over a year, and back pain was just a part of daily life. I was in my thirties and not overweight,...