I had never been to Myrtle Beach before today. I have been to several other beaches, none of whose names I can remember. I do remember the states they were in: Florida, California, and New…
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A Paradigm of Trust
After the show tonight, I was talking with my friend and colleague, Eric Forbis. I was pleased to hear that he had been diligently keeping up with this blog (I still get a swell of…
Of Love And Bagels
One of my favorite places to go in Raleigh is New York Bagels & Deli. It’s operated by real New Yorkers who use real New York bagel-making techniques – just about as authentic as it…
Confessions of A Sleepyhead
A friend was telling me about a study in which a small group of introverts need 9 to 12 hours of sleep per night in order to perform at their peak. Immediately, I recognized myself…
A Song I Like
The song “The Pretender” by Jackson Browne has long been one of my all-time favorites. I love the music and the lyrics, but I also love the sentiment behind it. When we’re young, we look…
The Risk of Presentation
To present oneself in the World, one runs the risk of not being accepted. This is the biggest heartbreak anyone can experience, because it means that all our ideologies, our worldviews, our character traits, all…
Control Is 1/2 Reconciliation
Today, I was out on the links playing eighteen holes with a couple of friends. I wasn’t playing my best – a few bad long game shots can really add up, especially when about ten…
How To Engage
A couple of blog posts ago, I defined the Impresario as someone who engages with life. It can really be anyone, regardless of whether that person identifies with herself as an “Artist” or not. If…
Proof of God
Sometimes I have to remind myself how little my thoughts have to do with reality. And, of course, when I’m tired, my thoughts have even less to do with reality than usual. It can be…
The Secret to Life
Here’s the secret to life: become world class at everything you do. I big problem I’ve faced in the past is being overwhelmed: looking around at everything I not only need to do, but want…