Someone has said, “Forgiveness is the best form of love. It takes a strong person to say I’m sorry but an even stronger person to forgive.” (original source unknown) Perhaps we would agree regarding the strength on either side as noted. As imperfect beings we … [Read more...] about ESSENTIAL INTERACTIVE ELEMENT!
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DISCIPLINE/TRAINING!
For the musician, discipline is important. Time must be devoted to practice and practice and practice. There are times I find challenging sections of symphony music which I must play over and over again; sometimes beginning at a slow tempo which is gradually quickened. Then, when I finally get those measures right, I don’t exclaim “Got it!” … [Read more...] about DISCIPLINE/TRAINING!
STRATEGICALLY PLACED!
Returning home one evening about a week ago, I noticed the power was out over a several block area as I was nearing our neighborhood. However, as I pulled up in front of our house, I saw that our living room appeared well illuminated. Walking through the front door I noticed three battery lanterns my wife had strategically placed … [Read more...] about STRATEGICALLY PLACED!
MIGHTY FINE!
When we are asked how things are going, we may simply reply, “Fine!” Perhaps there are days when things are going exceptionally well and our reply might be, “Things are mighty fine!” There are situations we may find ourselves in and declare, “I’m fine with that.” There are also relationships we share that have been well developed of which we … [Read more...] about MIGHTY FINE!
MIRRORS!
Some things don’t go very well together -- such as immaturity, rocks, and mirrors. I know because I was there once. When in grade school, a friend of mine and I came upon a panel or board on which were mounted nine mirrors. I don’t know what the former use might have been, but there it was, discarded in the brush by someone who apparently … [Read more...] about MIRRORS!
