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

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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

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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

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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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Guitar Heaven … Confessions of a Martin Worshiper

My confession is this … Lately, I’ve become somewhat passionate about acoustic guitars. I own a guitar and it’s a very nice guitar.  But like most obsessions, I want more. I want more guitars and I want nicer guitars! If I … Continue reading

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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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