She gave birth to me.  She read to me and helped me learn to read.  She taught me right from wrong and in spite of having some liberal view points taught me conservative values.  She introduced me to a wide array of musical styles and supported me when I wanted to learn to play drums, and then guitar.  She loved to travel and made sure we were able to see different parts of the country, including a tour of the White House and sitting in during a congressional session in 1976, the bicentennial year.  She supported me in all my decisions and pursuits as an adult, during my triumphs, and in my sorrow.  She was a great cook.  She loved to laugh and throw parties and have fun.  She had a true green thumb and really enjoyed gardening.  She was a wonderful grandmother to my daughter.  She was my mom, and she left us to return home on January 16, 2017. more »

If you’ve randomly checked here over the years you’ve no doubt seen gaps of time where I’ve been silent.  As it turns out those gaps coincide with times I’ve been a bit busier than usual.  Lately it’s been a ‘new’ job, church and the worship team, outdoor projects and my Mom’s health. You know, life and all that comes with it.  So here’s a quick update to say I’m still making a go of things. more »

After a few months of lugging a (weighty) small rack and a pedals case (w/MIDI controller) I decided I needed to simplify my church ‘rig’.  I don’t expect to use a live amp any time soon if ever, so if I could simplify not only my setup time and lighten the twice weekly gear hauling load these aging shoulders must bear it would be worth it.  Unlike many of my peers, I generally do not, nor have I ever, suffered from G.A.S. aka gear acquisition syndrome.  Most of my gear purchases are well thought out and primarily to upgrade or improve my sound, and often involves selling something off to fund the upgrade.  Never because I like owning a lot of music things.
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A little over 6 months ago we relocated to a wonderful small town nestled in wooded hills.  4 years ago this past November was the last time I played in a worship team.  2 years ago this past September I had brain surgery to remove a tumor that had paralyzed much of my right side.  Today I’m praising GOD I am actively playing again! more »

Christmas is nearly upon us.  I grew up loving the holiday.  The lights, television specials, the anticipation, and especially the music.  A special time with family and friends. more »

Giving thanks.  We say it, especially in this U.S. nationally recognized holiday of doing so.  But what does it mean?  Really mean?

I’ve been pondering this often this week.
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Moving is also fraught with innumerable possibilities for things to go wrong.  The upside is it’s also survivable.  As is brain surgery.  I’m not sure that brain surgery isn’t FAR easier though. more »

Most humans hate change.  If you’ve ever had a cat you may have noticed they don’t like change either.  Yet there are times when change is necessary.  Required.  And there are seasons in life where change is like a rhinoceros stampede and all you can do is run like mad to stay in front of it. more »