Author Archives: drdancox

“Galatea”

Posted on April 15, 2014 by drdancox

Sometimes I am reminded just how dangerous an education can be. Learning is the vehicle that can carry the human race far into the stars or deep into every imaginable hell, both literally and figuratively, but it’s the figurative that … Continue reading →

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Today’s Observation

Posted on April 14, 2014 by drdancox

Remember that one place where everything is right where it should be, if even for a few minutes?  When the time is right, go there, no matter what else is happening.  You owe it to yourself to hit that “I … Continue reading →

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“Not My Memories”

Posted on April 14, 2014 by drdancox

He seemed to be rising, but he could be falling. There was no direction. It might have been that the sleep was simply sloughing from him like snakeskin, revealing consciousness. He didn’t remember falling asleep. He didn’t remember…. Sand. Now … Continue reading →

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Today’s Observation

Posted on April 13, 2014 by drdancox

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

Posted on April 12, 2014 by drdancox

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

Posted on April 11, 2014 by drdancox

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”

Posted on April 11, 2014 by drdancox

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

Posted on April 10, 2014 by drdancox

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?”

Posted on April 10, 2014 by drdancox

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

Posted on April 9, 2014 by drdancox

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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