Finding a Routine
June 30, 2023
I have some things that I want to accomplish and I am not satisfied with my progress. A routine will help me, I think. I hear people say it helps them get stuff done and build good habits. I want…
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Lesson #6 – Listening is Love, be a good listener. And hug people too.
June 22, 2023
This morning I am again reflecting on lessons I learned from my father. This one usually comes easy for me. I like to listen to people. I like to hear them tell stories, share experiences.
Doing Something Else
May 31, 2023
I am amazed at how much can be accomplished by following the principle “do something else.” And how often nothing gets done because I don’t follow that principle. I must admit that I am still trying to get comfortable with…
Why did you start a Jazz Festival in North Bend Washington of all places?
April 17, 2023
“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…
Hey I published a book this month
March 31, 2023
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…
Lesson #5- Try to understand what other people think, and “why” they think that way
February 27, 2023
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…
A Friend Without Condition
February 14, 2023
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.
Too Busy for Friendship
February 7, 2023
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…
How are you doing? The Journey vs the Destination…
January 31, 2023
How are you doing? Me? Tough to say sometimes. I think I am doing well. I am not a “happy-go-lucky” type of person. Actually, if I was going to give a color to my disposition, it would be a dark…