So many so-called pro athletes, movie stars, musicians and other artsy fartsy freakazoids are full of angst and aggression these days. And I’m not saying they don’t have a good reason. But I DO say their angst and aggression sure sounds stupid most of the time. And I’m talking about the ones who make millions of dollars for just playing with a ball, or … Read the rest…
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“Gotta pay your dues if you wanna sing the blues. And you know it don’t come easy.” If you’re old enough, you might remember those lyrics from a song that Ringo Starr made famous. And another verse said, “I don’t ask for much, I only want trust. And you know it don’t come easy.” Those lyrics popped up in my brain this week when … Read the rest…
Probably. Because people are so easily offended these day. And they’re so quick to anger. And so slow to wisdom. But guess what? That’s not new. You might believe you’re part of the cream of the cause du jour. But you’re only doing what human beings have done for thousands of years. Rebelling against God. And I know the “cool peeps” aren’t gonna listen … Read the rest…
People with an attitude are gonna say what they say. And everybody cops an attitude once in a while. Right? Even us (formerly) long-haired, peacenik, hippy songwriters. (as if) Anyway… Way back in 1988 I wrote down some thoughts down based on a personal conflict. And, I just let the words take me where they would. And they took me to piano to write … Read the rest…
Elgielene is in the kitchen, making some very wonderfully aromatic foods for us to enjoy for lunch in a couple of hours. And she loves to listen to music on a particular channel on Pandora while she works. Right now I can hear in the background one of my favorite Elton John songs. Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters. And if you’ve never really paid … Read the rest…
It isn’t scientific. And it rhymes. So my book about the first 6 days of creation might not be appropriate for the intellectual Christian. But I wouldn’t be surprised if the apostle Paul would enjoy reading it. And I might even go as far as to say I don’t even think Jesus would have a problem with it. And He was the only one … Read the rest…
Do you desire a big paycheck? A snazzy car? A status symbol house? All of the above? If so, do you think you’ll ever get ’em? And even if you’re well on your way, do you think there’s an ironclad guarantee you’ll get ’em all? There’s nothing wrong with self improvement. And you certainly don’t need my approval. Or anyone else’s for that matter. … Read the rest…