Do you live life inside the lines? We all have ’em. Lines. The ones we draw that no one else can cross. The lines we won’t cross ourselves. The lines that make up that little box where we feel safe inside. Do you find yourself living inside the lines? If so, don’t feel bad. Just get a good grip on where to draw them. … The rest of the story…
Category Archives: Words and Music
Fancy Dancer an adjective and noun frozen in time What does it take to be a fancy dancer? Maybe you think a fancy dancer would be someone who wears special clothing and dances tippy-toe. Or maybe you think it’s someone who wears a tux, top hat, shiny shoes, and dances with a stylish cane. Or maybe you’re certain it’s someone who choreographs a group … The rest of the story…
Tell the truth Do you have a photographic memory? I used to tell a joke about having a photographic memory. When someone would ask me to prove it, I’d look at a long page of text for a couple of seconds. I’d make sure to have a deep, concentrating look on my face. Then, I’d turn to them and say “Got it. Now, I … The rest of the story…
OK…so impress me already Everybody cops an attitude once in a while. Right? Even songwriters. Way back in 1988 I was writing some thoughts down, based on how I perceived some social interaction. As I often do, I just let the words take me where they would. And they took me to a song I called – Impress Me. I’m sharing the lyrics to … The rest of the story…
Have you asked – What can I do? If you’ve lived long enough to become an adult in this world, you’ve probably noticed how many bad things are done by bad (and good) people. And if there’s a caring bone in your body, maybe you’ve asked – What can I do? You might feel like you’re alone…or that no one else sees what you … The rest of the story…
My Phoenix Imagination It arises from rainbow ashes. It takes flight on crystal butterflies. Once forgotten and then forsaken… Now it glows above translucent skies. And it’s all mine…imagination, A Phoenix, a ruby lightning rod. I’m transported up through the heavens, With a blink, into the house of God. I love wordplay. I love alliteration. I love juxtaposed metaphors and impossible phraseology. I love working with words. And … The rest of the story…
You Gotta Break Some Rules – But not the good ones Just because some authoritative power makes a rule doesn’t make the rule a good one, a just one, or a fair one. In fact, many rules, policies, and laws are downright bad. But it takes some thinking and pondering and examining to know which rules are good and which are bad. Before you decide … The rest of the story…
Are you listening…not just hearing? There’s a hearing exercise I do every so often throughout my life. It’s what I call pinpoint listening. Maybe you’ve done this, too. You stop doing whatever you’re doing where ever you are and see how many different sounds you can identify. It’s an excellent exercise in focusing your ability to hear and remember what you heard. And it increases … The rest of the story…
Are motivational songs all in your mind? Ken had a very nagging feeling that just wouldn’t leave him alone. Right after he had his coffee each morning he’d start to stress over his ideas. As he was having his bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit something would scurry across his mind and sort of punch him in the ear. Then, as he was finishing his … The rest of the story…
Do You Pay Attention to These Three Parts of Your Singing Voice? Do you just love to sing? I mean, is singing the first thing on your mind in the morning and the last thing at night? If you can answer yes to those questions, you might be what’s known as (cue the Star Wars theme music, maestro)”a singer. Symptoms may include: rocking your … The rest of the story…