In my last post about networking for musicians, I wrote about how to be assertive and just ask. If you are a monster on your instrument but can’t seem to gather the strength and courage to talk to people you don’t know, you may be that amazing musician that no one knows about. That’s generally the…
Read moreIs God In Control?
I see many posts on social media claiming that we need to pray. Pray to heal the sick and pray to God because he is in control. I often reflect upon how this God is in control? In what way? If God is in control, why would this God allow the coronavirus to spread so…
Read morePositivity
Last week I was feeling great! This week, not so much. Oh how things can change. Despite the cacophony of negativity coming from our “news” and social media, I’m optimistic about the future. I have lived long enough to know things turn around and get better, especially if you retain a positive outlook. I need…
Read moreStay At Home Motherhood Isn’t A Crime
I just read a story on the Deseret News about the social media reaction to an Oscar Awards acceptance speech. Donald Sylvester, who just won an Oscar for sound editing for his work on the movie “Ford v Ferrari,” thanked several of his colleagues. He then said, “The real support comes from home, so I…
Read moreIntellectual Cross Training
The exchange of ideas is something I actively seek on a regular basis. I often have thoughts on current events and seek out friends to have engaging discussions. Sometimes I post things on social media to stir the post and read comments from people who may disagree with what I’ve said, but I regularly find…
Read more“Social” Media
Social media. So many are afraid of it. So many find it negative, harmful, a waste of time, a drain…and yes, sometimes that is true. I find it powerful. It’s how I met Brandi. I had a blog many years ago about fatherhood/family/divorce/social issues that I used as a way to vent and express my…
Read moreSocial Media
Every year I go through a phase where I say I’m going to get off of social media. I delete the Facebook app from my phone, but a few hours later I crawl back wondering what I was thinking. Other times, I don’t post for a day or two. Eventually, I give in and I’m…
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Accusations Are Not Proof – Neil deGrasse Tyson
I can’t wait until the new favorites of the political left like Chris Murphy, Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden, Deval Patrick, Andrew Cuomo, Eric Holder, Mitch Landrieu, Steve Bullock and Beto O’Rourke get accused of sexual misconduct or sexual assault. I hope people treat these men in the same fashion that Brett Kavanaguh was treated back…
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