"Why did you start a jazz festival? In North Bend Washington, of all places?" Ha. The better question is probably, why do I still run a jazz festival in North Bend? For those of you that don’t know, I started a jazz festival in 2011 called North Bend Jazz Walk, and six months later we … Continue reading Why did you start a Jazz Festival in North Bend Washington of all places?
Category: Thoughts
I haven't been blogging as much lately, but for a really good reason... I finished, and published my first book. [ Sidebar, I actually wrote another book before this one but didn't publish it. ] Bebop by the Numbers is now available. Yes, you can buy it. Now available in 2 different versions. If you … Continue reading Hey I published a book this month
It is far easier to judge and condemn others than it is to seek to understand their point of view. It’s far easier to not care about what they think. It's also popular, everyone is doing it. It's all over our society. We dismiss others because of their point of view.
I think the hardest words you’ll ever write are for someone that you love, especially if that someone loves you. The same is true for true friends.
Are you too busy to be a friend? "If I have not time for friendship, I am not a friend." We are too busy these days, aren't we? It seems like there’s no shortage of things that need to be done. And my list always grows. And the one consistent regret that I have if … Continue reading Too Busy for Friendship
Danny Kolke 