I haven’t touched my guitar in ages. On the weekends I can’t relax. I’m constantly moving, searching, trying to put things in order. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about why I can’t relax. I know it’s not just because I’m type a and a little bit ocd. There’s something else going on there....
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Not everyone gets you. Not everyone likes what you have to say. People miss the point. And then they tell you where you’ve gone wrong. Typically, they do so unsolicited and condescendingly. It’s part of life. How you deal with the bs is what makes you who you are. It would be easy to...
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I lived in Boston for three years. When I first moved to the city I lived in Somerville, which is on the Cambridge side of the river. That river being the Charles. I was terrified to drive there. I had lived in the greater DC area on and off for almost eight years and...
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Time is a luxury. We never have enough time these days. We are busy busy busy. Checking messages. Answering emails. Gorging on social media. I don’t have time to read. I don’t have time to interact with my friends or family. I’m too busy. It’s a moaning pathetic mantra. We chant and rant it...
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I used to go for long walks late at night with a good friend of mine. This was way back in high school and into college. We’d go for long walks when the air was cool and rich. When we could breath. When the things we’ve built start to shut down. And when the...
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Baby drool Little breaths Boogers caught In nostrils young Wonder, wonder Baby boy Life was not this rich before you...
Continue readingShaping Shrubs
It takes vision to shape a shrub. It also takes patience. And the right tools. It takes creativity and thoughtfulness as well. Not everyone can shape a tree or a bush. Wait- everyone can shape a tree or bush but not everyone can do it well. Each cut and non-cut is a decision with...
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Hard to describe On the verge Stuck Quicksand Straining and stretching Reach What do I really want In this place again Non-complacency Impact? Millions? Selling something? CEO Delusions or dreams I see myself there But is my vision true Longevity and legendary What people will say Versus how I will feel Shaping and tuning ...
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Apple Trees
In a past life I must have been an apple tree with extensive roots and robust branches standing strong in my senescence against the wind and rain and sun. Someone must have cared for me, watched me through the seasons, pruning and snipping, pinching and nourishing me to ensure I produced my bushels...
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Love An old friend Memories of mom Wealth in abundance Dreams and truths Connecting and connected Not alone Tears welling A chuckle A puppies innocence and joy Opportunity Lucky enough to miss someone Creating in motion Shaping and honing Admitting imperfection Loving still Touching cheeks Unedited and unabridged living So much more So much...
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