From The Guardian of September 20, 2023 —- “(Drummer Charlie) Watts’s death reminded us of the mortality of the Stones, once so impossible-seeming, and it has surely preyed on their minds that they won’t have that many chances to write…

Joshua Becker gives us a lot to chew on in this list of ten reasons why we…well, I’ll let you and him take it from here as we get ready to move into the upcoming holiday season — Growing in…

Hal Blain’s advice column (1983) —- Q. I think I have problems. I’ve been playing since I was eight and I’m 24 now. I live for my drums. Everything I do is associated with them: lessons, the best equipment, writing…

From Sarah Lund, Indianapolis colleague and online friend, today, and wow — What do John Lennon, Johnny Cash, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, Jim Morrison and the Red Hot Chili Peppers all have in common? They have graced the cover of…

Scotty Smith is a friend IRL. We met when I was at his Presbyterian seminary, and he’s solid. For example — “Let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” Heb. 10:25 Lord Jesus, this is surprising,…

Note to Self: Worship More, Worry Less. With gratitude to the group Rough Cut Men, that’s a good reminder. Pairs well with Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. (Philippians 4:6) Let’s remind each other. Starting with our own selves.

EXCERPT: Workers around the world are adopting artificial intelligence to streamline tasks ranging from email writing to product development. Now companies have begun using AI to root out another workplace inefficiency: meetings. Across the U.S., some workers are using tools…

“You have to sing every day so you can build up to being, you know, amazingly brilliant.” We’ll get back to who said that in a moment. One of Patty’s favorite words is either Constancy or Consistency. Ironically, the choice…

There’s one thing about this I would have changed had I written it —- Dear Lord, make me a channel of disturbance. Where there is apathy, let me provoke,where there is compliance, let me bring questioning,where there is silence, may…

Amy Peckham-Driver says —- This is my Nana’s coat. My Nana died yesterday. When someone suffers from a terminal illness, you think you’ll know what to expect when they eventually pass away; you like to imagine that you’ll be somewhat…