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On performing with Bono, happiness, and improbability
In about 3 weeks I will be facilitating a workshop about songwriting for peace and justice. I canNOT tell you how happy this makes me! Even pondering it just lights me up. Seriously, It is 85 degrees and I am … Continue reading
The Un-blame Game
Let’s say we all make a pinky promise; a pact of sorts like in the old days. A “Cross my heart, hope to die” sort of thing. Let’s promise ourselves we will no longer blame other people for our feelings … Continue reading
Unsolicited advice from an artist: should you stay or should you go?
I played with a folk-rock band for a while. It was a welcomed change from working mostly solo, or in pairs or trios. Truthfully, going into it I wasn’t sure of my role. The band was both fairly established in … Continue reading