When I retired from the “day-job” at the end of April I figured I’d be writing new entries into my Weblog just about every day. What’s happened?! How have I let time slip by so fast as to miss 15 days worth of entries?
Well, I kind of get tunnel vision when recording/mixing my albums…and that’s what I’m presently doing. ‘2nd Groove’ is in the final stages of production and will be sent out for manufacturing on June 2. So that’s where my primary focus has been…and the blog unattended for a while. Sorry about that.
Since the last entry (on May 1) we went to New Mexico to attend the burial and memorial of another family member; this time my brother-in-law Mark. He was only 52. It was just six months ago that my wife’s mother passed away - and now her brother which truly was sudden. I really liked Mark, his heart, his spirit. It may be a while before I’m fully settled with his passing, before all the (associated) sadness has gone away.
Driving to New Mexico from Joshua Tree is such a beautiful trek. Sometimes I think about pulling over, getting out my guitar, and writing a new song influenced by the surroundings. But I don’t…never have. And sometimes I’ve wondered why - because I know other musicians that do. However, I think I’m OK with this now - as I told my wife - all this beauty I take in while we’re driving eventually comes out in my music. That’s partly why I’m anxious for traveling around the country (and world?). I’m anticipating writing much more music than I ever have; music that will come from all the experiences of our travels. I’ve already titled the album I’ll release in 2009…’Silent Voices’.
Day 17, and this 50 year old, first time full-time musician is enjoying life - and it’s the first time I’ve ever felt fully confident in the life I’m living.
