Monthly Archives: April 2014

Today’s Observation

When you’re seeking peace, find a place where you can once more stand and just throw rocks into the water.  DrDan  04/13/14

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Today’s Observation

Just because you’re “on top” doesn’t mean everyone else is on the bottom. Besides, who do you think is propping you up? DrDan 04/12/14

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Today’s Observation

We’re all seeking our own reality.  The one I found turned out to be surreal.  DrDan 04/11/14

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“These Days”

Listened to Jackson Browne the last few days. I’ve always liked his song, “These Days.” In the Intro he does on Solo Acoustic No. 1, he explains that he wrote the song when he was about sixteen years old. First … Continue reading

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Today’s Observation

Life got you down?  Feeling sorry for yourself?  Lift your head.  Stand up.  You’re drowning in your own tears.  DrDan 04/10/14

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“Why Teach What I’m Teaching/What I Taught?”

A former student of mine, who is now in the classroom herself as a music teacher, asked me about my teaching philosophy, particularly why I taught what and how I did. It’s a question I’ve been asked a number of … Continue reading

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Today’s Observation

Looking out your window at Life?  The view is better out here in the sun and rain and dirt and…Life.  DrDan 04/09/14

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“Give Me Another Ball”

I always had a great time with my father-in-law. Gene was someone who really knew how to have a good time. He wasn’t just a partier; he was the party! Give him thirty seconds, and he’d know the bartender’s or … Continue reading

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Today’s Observation

Life is like golf.  It can be a walk in the park, but there are lots of traps and hazards and some dreaded bogeys; there are, however, occasional birdies to enjoy, and it’s always more fun when you can play … Continue reading

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“Rose”

New Life warmed by the sun’s Love and watered by the tears of Heaven ascends the rod with thorns piercing wood like nails through flesh to bloom in the Light 04/07/2014

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