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Monthly Archives: July 2011
Putting Out Fires at Work …
You know how some people complain that they can’t get any work done because all they do on the job every day is just “put out fires” ?? Well, that old adage became literal for me Tuesday morning when fire … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged old adages, putting out fires at work, safety, smoke damage, unpleasant surprises, yuk
5 Comments
Open Mic Nite!?! OMG!!!
I am scared to death! Since I reported earlier that I aspire to be a performing musician, I joined a “meetup” group for acoustic guitarists last week hoping that I’d simply hook up with a few folks who just casually get … Continue reading
Posted in music, Uncategorized
Tagged anxiety, fear, guitar, open mic, open mike, performing, singing, taking chances
10 Comments
Do You Have a Job without Aggravation ??
I was in a band in high school and college. We were popular locally and we managed to get bookings pretty much every weekend providing us with that rarest of privileges … getting paid for doing what you love to … Continue reading
Posted in music, Uncategorized
Tagged aggravation, busking, coffee house, enjoyment, happiness, jobs, living your dreams, music, nostalgia, open mike night, retirement
2 Comments
Sometimes Things Just Work Out Right
Sometimes things just work out exactly the way you’d planned them. When that happens, you owe it to yourself to mark the occasion and to remember it. Down the road, you’ll find yourself caught up in a frustrating situation … … Continue reading
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Tagged family, hope, love, prayer, stress relief, vacation, worry
2 Comments
Decompression
Have you got big plans for The Fourth” ?? Beginning at 5 o’clock this afternoon, I begin a week-long vacation from work. I say “from work”, because I don’t plan to go anywhere or do anything particularly special. This is … Continue reading
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Tagged family, health, INdependence Day, July 4th, personal time, relaxation, rest, vacation
2 Comments