I wrote a post a few years ago called “Taming the Reading Hobgoblin.” In that post, I both accepted and lamented the fact that I was not following my reading game, in…
Month: September 2022
Day 69: “Somewhere Other Soundscape” (Original Music)
This is an original piece I wrote a few days ago. It has a moody, other-worldly sound. I particularly enjoy the sound of the melody.
Day 68: Saved by the Food Use Maximizer!
When it comes to food, one of the roles that I have assigned myself in our household is, you might say, “food use maximizer.” I want to make sure nothing goes to…
Day 67: Tony Robbins, I Appreciate You
One of the surprise benefits of re-reading “Money: Master the Game” is to really own what it means to me. I have repeatedly written about it in glowing terms (here and here),…
Day 66: “Wow, this is interesting. What will happen next?”
Three years ago I wrote about staying “cool, calm, and collected” as the stock market gyrations occurred. As I wrote then, Yesterday, the S&P 500… went down 2.6%, during a month that…
Day 65: Close to Normal
Today is Monday, two days after running my first 20-miler of the year. The run went great, and so did managing the rest of my life so I could focus on the…
Day 64: My Evolving Relationship with 20 Milers
Yesterday I ran my seventh 20 miler :). Each time I run one, it seems I learn more about how to effectively manage the process. I did my first 20 miler in…
Day 63: I (still) love executing well-organized plans
(Photo by Charr Crail, aka Wifey, from today’s “Happy Hubby Chef Services” home-cooked meal) A few years ago I wrote about how I love executing well-organized plans. Nothing’s changed. The last few…
Day 62: “Joy the Incessant” (Original Music)
One of the joys of working with Logic is trying orchestral textures. This is one such piece. I wanted something dramatic and rhythmic. The opening is a little somber, but then it…
Day 61: Apparently Not Caring is Powerful!
Today the Charlie Chaplin “The Lion’s Cage” video featuring my piano score passed 3.7 million views. The viral video experience continues to be amazing.* For example, I have four newer videos that…