Last night I rehearsed with my band for the first time in months. With the return of our (previous) drummer and the addition of a (new) lead guitarist, I was able to pick up the new tunes on the keys without incident. We jammed for about a half hour before we got into our “covers” including:
Back in the day, some bloggers would chronicle their weekend with what was called the Baker’s Dozen. The rules were simple: Highlight 12 things you did over the weekend Include a least 3 links (to other sites) Use a picture (from the weekend) at the top of the list It’s a lost art that I’m resurrecting today. Let’s go.
Skullcandy is so sweet as they caress my ears and administer my daily musical therapy. It’s time to vacate the workplace and invest in the creation of happy, productive moments. There’s so much I want to do and, although I am making progress, I cannot help but wonder if I can be doing more.
I’m writing my next novel using the Snowflake Method. This style of structuring and building your story has proved successful for many authors and I’m always down to try something new. I’ve managed to write the one-sentence description, synopsis paragraph and two character profiles. It almost killed me Change often comes with discomfort and this methodology challenges my current flair of “writing ’til I feel it’s done.” It forced me…
Most of us dread Mondays. It’s viewed as the death of the weekend and the birth of long hours at work, never ending action items and five days until the next 48 hour reprieve. It’s rare that we see Mondays as the mark of a new beginning. New opportunities stand patiently behind a door we’re too distracted to see because we’re lamenting over a cup of coffee. But today is…
In the morning, I will return to work after an intermittent hiatus. A lot of people are dreading the return back to work, deadlines, school, etc. but I’m looking forward to it. I enjoy what I do and the subsequent results (i.e., paying the mortgage, eating, etc.), so I welcome going to the grind for the first time this year. This is a season of new beginnings and although I’m…
is coming very soon (and I’m not talking about Obama). stay tuned.
I’ve narrowed down my nanowrimo novel ideas (no pun intended) to two storylines. One is a romantic comedy while the other is more of a romance / encouraging hybrid. I’m still on the fence about them: Photo Finish Kyle is a young photographer involved with an older woman, who later dumps him for a wealthy man. Years later, Kyle runs into her daughter and devises a plan to seduce her,…
It’s been two weeks since my last post. What can I say? I’ve been busy. On top of family and work, I’ve talked to more insurance agents, adjusters, auto mechanics, FEMA reps, electric company contractors, cable line technicians and water company workers than I ever care to talk with again. Things are coming back to normal slowly but surely; however, I don’t anticipate a true level of comfort until the…
I believe Obama and McCain played to their strengths very well. The debate was close as the presidential race itself. Barack Obama was strong in his rhetoric on managing the economy and demonstrating concern for the American people (regardless of race). He has a clear plan on decreasing our country’s dependency on foreign oil while increasing usage of alternative fuels. Overall, his stance on how to take care of the…
I have a lot of interests ranging from music composition to painting, softball to podcasting. It’s impossible to focus on them simultaneously while managing a family and career. Some of my interests take a backseat for months before I’m able to re-engage (e.g., I haven’t painted anything new in over a year). I’ve learned to prioritize my interests according to my levels of passion towards them. Right now, my passion-o-meter…
A few weeks ago, I went on Twitter and asked the female Twitteratti to fill the following blank: Why do men _______________ ? I recieved a plethora of responses; most of them coming from a very inquisitive young lady, Shannon Renee. Not only did she send of barrage of inquiries via Twitter, she dedicated a blog post on her site. I am going to address her questions from my perspective,…
I received a card in the mail from my parents mother this week. I saw the words “anniversary” through the envelope. My blood started to boil as my hands shook. I nestled the card between the pages of a magazine and shoved it in my knapsack. What would normally be a celebratory well wish, I took as an insult. The card was a reminder of the low opinion, high pride…
I’ll be performing with Indie Gruv this Thursday @ Notsouh’s in Houston. Experience a soul/funk hybrid with rock sprinkled in for extra kick. Check out the details here. If you’re a Houstonian (or in the Houston-area this week) and a fan of live instrumentation, I highly recommend you come out. Until next time…
I needed a quiet place. Sometimes the music, the laughter, the characters, etc. can be distracting. I often crave silence; peace from my own creativity. Before the music and podcasting, there was the written word. I needed to come back to that. I don’t always feel like being the “host of the Friday Favecast” with every online interaction. It’s my primary presence, but it’s only one dimension of who I…