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  • Blog,  Creativity,  Fiction,  Writing

    Blog 4.30.24

    Yesterday was extremely busy and productive. Today I’m feeling a bit washed out. Which is fine. I’m learning to listen to my body and adjust my pace, as needed. I did get up…

  • Blog,  Creativity

    Blog 4.29.24

    Friday night I recorded a lengthy interview with Nelson Valente Aguilar of the band Como Las Movies. I’m excited to share it when it’s finally edited and published. Right now I have three…

  • Blog,  Music

    Blog 4.28.24

    “Last night I had the strangest dream…” No doubt it was the result of watching this documentary about jazz pianist Bill Evans previously that evening: The 1950s and 60s were a magical time…

  • Blog,  Mental Health

    Blog 4.24.24

    I spent a lot of years mercilessly driving myself toward productivity. It wasn’t very nice. I treated myself like a machine, and when I couldn’t keep up with the demands that I placed…

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    Blog 4.22.24

    I had a perfectly lovely spring weekend so I’m kicking off the week refreshed and optimistic. On Saturday, I hung out with my BFF all day. She had to make charoset and I…

  • Blog,  Creativity,  Writing

    Blog 4.18.24

    This blog post is going to sound a little whiny, but I need to get it out before I start writing today. I met with one of my writing partners early this morning…

  • Blog,  Creativity,  Writing

    Blog 4.17.24

    I had an opportunity to interview filmmaker Geoff Marslett yesterday for an upcoming podcast episode, and it was a powerful conversation about the challenges independent artists face, and the line we have to…

  • Blog,  Creativity,  Mental Health

    Blog 4.16.24

    I’ve just turned 50 and I’m slowing down. What’s interesting about this is that my slowing down isn’t happening because I’m aging. That part is pretty easy, actually. I just wake up every…

  • Blog,  Creativity,  Writing

    Blog 4.15.24

    I’m starting another one of my social media sabbaticals today. This time I’ll be “offline” for six weeks. Once again, I feel a profound sense of relief to be able to step away,…