Gregg McKeown is the author of Essentialism. He has a podcast called What’s Essential. I’ve talked about his work here before. I own his book too. Essentialism is more or less, choosing what is most important to me, and making it a priority. A short list of essentials for me would look something like: … Continue reading Essentialism (and prfectionism)
Tunesday Dec 8th: When is the Story Complete
Every Tunesday I post a boldly imperfect, one-take song draft of a song. This was written during FAWM 2020 (February Album Writing Month). A friend offered me a prompt to write a song of questions. This is what I came up with. (You can receive a new prompt most Fridays and find out more about … Continue reading Tunesday Dec 8th: When is the Story Complete
How are you doing?
As I write this it’s Sunday afternoon, in early December in the year of 2020. How are you doing? While I’m busy soldiering on, doing my daily Work, things are getting a bit scary out there Covid-wise again. As always there’s lots I could be doing. And there’s lots I want to … Continue reading How are you doing?
Saturday Songwriting: Stealing Pears
Seventh chords are a lot like regular chords, but with a little extra something. That “something” that might be described as tension, intrigue, or mystery. I found them a bit intimidating when I was first learning guitar. They seemed complicated. Advanced. Beyond my understanding. But they’re not really. They are simply another color to add … Continue reading Saturday Songwriting: Stealing Pears
The Original Social Media
One thing I love about music is it is social. Covid-19 that makes it hard right now, but watching “The Social Dilemma,” I thought how the arts (music, writing, crafts) are the original social media. They are things we do together and share. They are things that connect us to each other and the … Continue reading The Original Social Media
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