David's voice has always filled this space, and today I have the honor of helping him share his story with you. Change is the one constant. In the past few weeks, I’ve learned exactly what that means. The flight home from Costa Rica was more painful than I ever could have imagined. I was grateful … Continue reading Change is the One Constant
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Cruel and Unusual Punishment
This one is going to be hard. Hard to write. Hard to read. Maybe hard to process. But, it is what it is. It is reality. It is what is happening right here and right now. And right now I'm in Costa Rica for a week, just here, just being with what has transpired and … Continue reading Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Objects in Mirror are Closer Than They Appear
As I look in the side view mirror, I can see death gaining on me as I travel down this road of life. Every breath, closer to death. That goes for all of us. It's been a rough couple of weeks. I am unable to perform live music these days. I had to cancel band … Continue reading Objects in Mirror are Closer Than They Appear
The Impermanence of Bicycle Riding
I just sold my bicycle. My last bicycle. What, you only have one bicycle? Just like guitars, I've had three of more in the home at any given moment. My final bicycle was a real hum dinger. Close to the top-of-the-line, straight-bar, electric-assist, built in lights and very expensive. It gave me a few years … Continue reading The Impermanence of Bicycle Riding
This Magic Moment – The Music Edition
As I reminisce about the long and wonderful life I've had, I realize I've enjoyed so many small but enjoyable experiences—experiences that when I look back on, I really appreciate my life even more. I recently have come to label these experiences "Magic Moments." They come in different shapes and sizes; most are full of … Continue reading This Magic Moment – The Music Edition
A Man of Many Lists
My formal introduction to Theravada Buddhism was in 2018 at Wat Arun in Bangkok, Thailand. Laurie and I had wandered in to the Meditation Center and meditated. When we were finished we were greeted by Mr. Hartanto Gunawan, the director of the center. The meditation center also includes an LNA program for at-risk girls and … Continue reading A Man of Many Lists
14. The Guinea Pig, Day 138.
As we squeezed into the elevator at The Inn at Longwood Medical, right beside DFCI, I couldn't help but strike up a conversation. It’s just a Massachusetts habit I guess. I turned to the two women across from us and asked where they were visiting from. They were from out of town, so naturally, my … Continue reading 14. The Guinea Pig, Day 138.
The Not So “Young Artist”
Almost twenty years ago, a client gifted me a canvas painting of the Hindu goddess Saraswati. She purchased the painting in Bali decades earlier. I constructed a rudimentary frame and hung the painting in our home. I hadn't thought much about Bali, even during our year of travel. It wasn't on our list when we … Continue reading The Not So “Young Artist”
Falling Silent with Grace & Gratitude
Our Balinese family's persistent invitations to experience Nyepi, their day of silence, finally came to fruition on our fourth Bali adventure. Nyepi, the Balinese lunar new year, is marked by a complete island-wide stillness. I'd heard about it, but experiencing it is something else entirely. The airport is closed down for a full twenty-four hours. Every business … Continue reading Falling Silent with Grace & Gratitude
Vieques – It’s Worth it.
Vieques is a tiny island off the east coast of Puerto Rico. Both are part of the US. If you've never heard of Vieques there are probably many good reasons for that. Vieques is underdeveloped and the locals seem to like it that way. There are no brand name hotels, no chain stores, no Starbucks … Continue reading Vieques – It’s Worth it.
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