“Be warned that once you become in power, to use government as a bludgeon is as evil as the masters before you” “In these times, where the allies of justice seem to be winning, it is important that we don’t use the media, as a bludgeon to quiet those who may disagree with us.” In…
Read moreLET’S DECLARE A PANDEMIC AMNESTY?
Why should we forgive those who, through stupidity, fear, and malfeasance, spent so much energy denying years of evidence-based science in a sustained attack on our lives and livelihoods? They were “just following orders”? They were just doing what the authorities said? Hmmm… I remember many excuses that sounded similar back in the late 40s….
Read moreBroadway Drumming 101 Podcast Coming Soon!
This is your one-stop-shop for everything you’ll need to know about playing drums for broadway musicals. My podcast features conversations with my colleagues who currently hold drums chairs, showcases talks with broadway drumming legends, and highlights up-and-coming drummers breaking into the scene. There is a lot to learn. Subscribe now, so you don’t miss…
Read morePODCAST – Episode 16 – Repeal The Bradley Amendment! State-owed debt owed by many unsuspecting parents and some non parents.
Listen HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-episode-16-repeal-the-bradley-amendment/id1549480774?i=1000525930934 The Bradley Amendment was named after its sponsor, Democratic Senator Bill Bradley of New Jersey, and was passed as part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986. The Bradley Amendment prohibits the retroactive modification of child support arrearages by the state or any other state. No matter the circumstances, a child-support debt…
Read moreWhat Does ‘Man Up’ Really Mean? See also: “Grow a pair,” “Be a man,” and “Stop acting like a girl.”
Has the phrase ‘man up’ outlived its usefulness? To many, these two words may seem harmless. People often say ‘man up’ when suggesting a man be strong or show less emotion, but maybe the phrase implies one can be more or less of a man based on behavior. What does it mean? Does ‘man-up’ suggest…
Read morePODCAST – Thinking For Yourself
Reductionist world-views are taking over public discourse. Listen to the podcast HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-things-through/id1549480774 Clayton Craddock is a father, independent thinker, and the founder and publisher of the social and political commentary newsletter Think Things Through and host of the Think Things Through Podcast. Follow him on Instagram, Twitter or read more on his website: claytoncraddock.com
Read moreDue Process. Why Now?
There was plenty of piling on during the MeToo era. People were quick to pursue the trophy heads of accused sexual predators without due process during the Trump years. Why are those same people calling for proper procedural protocols today? Dahlia Lithwick wrote a thought-provoking piece titled: Maybe It’s a Good Thing Andrew Cuomo Is…
Read morePODCAST: Sexism On Broadway – Part II – A continuation of my discussion about the lack of women drummers – with Rosa Avila and Dena Tauriello
Part II of my conversation with Dena Tauriello and Rosa Avila. We explore more reasons why they were the only two women drummers working on Broadway and off-broadway prior to the shutdown of all shows in 2020. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Pocket Casts Some of the topics we discuss include: Should broadway have half of the drum chairs…
Read moreIt’s The Little Thing That Matter – The Impact Of a Handwritten Note
As I continue to explore ideas surrounding networking, I thought I’d continue with a post about one of my annual traditions – sending out handwritten notes. Several years ago, I began sending holiday cards. Reaching out to those I cared about to say hello or spread good cheer during the holidays seemed like a great…
Read moreHow To Use Social Media Effectively – A Broadway Musician’s Guide To Social Media Networking
In my post How To Become Better At Networking, I discussed five ways to begin building your network. Today, I will talk about social media and how to use it to your advantage. Fun fact: if you are a monster on your instrument but can’t seem to gather the strength and courage to talk to people…
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