I have my dreams, thoughts, desires, and I move forward in time, believing that I'm living with purpose. But things often don’t work out….the unexpected, murphy’s law, brick walls, things break. As Churchill said, "Never give up"... keep thinking, focusing, dreaming, planning, and some day WILL be your day. 

All Things Are Possible

I was hiking with a friend at Radnor Lake in Nashville, TN. The day was sunny at first, but later, the sky seemed overcast, because of the covering from the canopy. As the evening sun was going down, we saw a beam of orange light through a break in the trees. I said "Sort of like light at the end of the tunnel". Life can be going great, but then grow dark, like a storm rolling in. When a friend brings encouragement and hope, it is like "Light through the trees".

Light Through The Trees

There is that awkward moment at the doorstep, after a date, when you wonder if you should hug or kiss. This deciding moment will often 'set the precedent'. It seems out of place, and too deep to have 'the talk' which has not yet been spoken, and usually strains the spontaneous nature of freedom. Will innocent motives make the relationship more than you intend? If you do nothing, does it mean you don’t care? Will the other person feel unworthy? All of this is a mystery! 

Irish Folk Song

There may be times when we feel confident and independent. But soon comes the balance of struggle, frustration, and searching for answers. It is that feeling of  "hitting the "bottom", having tried all options and soul searching. It takes humility to admit a 'brokenness', which then leads to rebuilding...and like a broken bone, you will soon be stronger than before. 

Brokenness

When you are getting to know someone, you have a first hand experience of what that person is like when you are with them. But when you are apart, you may begin to "imagine" what they were like.....which may not be the real "them". There is static then, between the perceived and the real.

Static

It’s easy to give up...and I've given up many times, and lost ground with my dreams...lost the passion to pursue and accomplish. There will be setbacks and discouragements. Keep going. Famous people, inventors, presidents, and "ordinary" people have made a difference through their perseverance.

Perseverance

This springy Latin rhythm is all about the energy of my friend Jenny. While in college, she was always bouncing around with excitement and freedom. Yes, it's real steel drum in there!

Set Me Free

I went with some guys to Glacier National Park in Montana during the summer of 1994. Glaciers that once existed in the area had carved a valley, leaving steep, sheared mountainsides. We drove up, along one of the cliffs near Logan Pass, on a road named Going-to-the-Sun. The view was awesome! Near the top, light snow was falling, smoky clouds were drifting, and the gray rock peaks glowed, inspiring a "hugeness" in contrast to the green summer grass below.

Going To The Sun

This was inspired by a chord progression, but turned into an image of the Lonely Hearts Café, where it’s night, it’s just rained, the streets are foggy, steam rises from the sewer grates. I want to see my future, have a bright and clear outlook, full of hope, adventure, and security….but…..I often feel like I’m walking down that street….I cant see ahead, its dark, foggy, lonely….but its only for a phase of time…things will get better again in the cycle.

This was made with a Taylor acoustic, and GR1 Synth for the trumpet and bass, DR660 drum machine.

Foggy Night.WAV

Like most people, we long to be accepted and affirmed, with a sense of security and peace. But really...it’s hard to find these things. If I want to find the right person, I need to be the right person...and that certainly takes time. I’ve been working on me...I’ve waited so long...

This was made with a Taylor acoustic.

Ive Waited So Long.WAV

Someone asks, "Will you do me a special favor?" The reply is usually, "Sure". It often requires a sacrifice of time and going out of your way. Attitude is most important, as the favor will be done to benefit the other person.

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