Axes

I've played tons of guitars over the years. There is so much to know about them and the different sounds each make. I truly am a life long student. I am very satisfied with my current arsenal which includes Taylor, Fender, Ovation, Univox, Washburn, and Yamaha. Like any collection, there are still some holes that need to be filled somewhere in the future. Among those are a 1. Telecaster Deluxe, preferrably white to match my strat, but I could live with one of fenders pastel colors as well 2. Gold Top Les Paul with P90 pickups like the 56's 3. Taylor Full Orchestra Cut away KOA guitar (absolutely gorgeous sounds) 4. Gibson j-200, the older the better!! 5. All original Early 60's Strat (color doesn't matter) There's probably a few more that I could mention, but those are probably my top 5 in no particular order.

Today or Tomorrow

It's easy to get caught up with the idea of tomorrow. I am constantly pushing and planning and analyzing what’s next. There are tons of books that will teach you the best and newest way to seize it. I can’t say I’ve read many, but I’ve scanned a few, but I am guilty as any of overlooking what’s in front of me. While sitting here, staring back at me on my laptop screen is a picture of my daughter and son. A quick reminder for what all the pushing and planning is for. Its pictures like these and simple glances that I get from my children or wife that reminds me not only to slow down and enjoy today, but its during these moments that the I’m most creative and its easiest to capture moments and put them to paper. Literally in the middle of this blog, my daughter asked me who was going to tuck her in, and told her nobody, only to look back at my words, eat some crow, and chase her up the stairs and show her who’s most important to me. The rest will work its way out, and the moments that I didn’t let tomorrow control are the one’s I’ll remember.

The Difference

I’ve been skimming a book for the past year. I pick it up and read bits and pieces of it from time to time. It really is one of my favorites. The author is the pastor of a church that isn’t so sure that the church as a whole is as relevant as they should be. I don’t mention the name of the book or the author because what I get out of it might not be at all close to what the books motive is. None the less, there is a statement in the book that says “I knew it was time to do my own thing when I realized I didn’t care how big it got.” He would have been just as happy with 20 likeminded people meeting in someone’s living room every week as he would have been with 10,000 likeminded individuals meeting in some building. I’ve come to this same conclusion with my music. The number of people that are eager to listen doesn’t change the fact that I’ve got something to say and I choose to say it through music! With that being said, several thoughts pop into my head. 1. Who do I choose to listen to? 2. Why do I listen to them? 3. How does it affect me? Those are questions I’m asking myself and the substance of my next few blogs. Do you ask yourself these questions, and what are the answers if you do……? Would love to hear your thoughts!