another year older

Swell performance from the duo at the coffeehouse last night. Those who attended were treated to yummy carrot cake which pal Shawn baked. The owners of the coffeehouse, Jon and Stephanie, were there working -they are such lovely supportive folks! Went out to Mickey's for a bevvie with Greg and Jolanda afterwards. Amazing that it is still nice enough weather to sit out on their patio.

There's a recording to check out at some point, after the glow subsides. Finally pressing the Gemini iKey into use. A great 'bit of kit' it is for cheap (and green) recording. I have a funny relationship with recordings of my performances. They are certainly useful as a reality check and tool to discover what worked and what needs work at far as the mechanics of drumming. Missing is the otherness of the experience. That is, the connection between audience-performer-music that exists outside linear time. Often the recordings seem hopelessly one-dimensional for the most part. But they are a way to represent oneself at a future date. Sometimes the notes and beats stand the test of time.

Heading down to the Farmer's Market shortly. Waiting for the sun to get up a little higher so the biking isn't so cold.

From the older and perhaps wiser dept:
I bailed on the teaching job. It was the wrong place for me to be. As I get older it sometimes seems like my life is defined by what I no longer find acceptable. I bet that sounds crotchety to you, but to me it's minimizing the potential for falling into traps. I have been trapped by career moves that seemed great on the surface, but once you dig a little deeper the truth of what you are about to be involved in becomes clearer. In this case, the truth is that I do not feel qualified to teach the subject. It would be a struggle to maintain authority and inspire the students. After looking under the hood, talking with folks who have been involved with the school, the red flags were waving at me. Not right is not right. I'd rather be on a tight budget and devote time and energy to the positive pursuits of my life.

Looks like the sun has risen. Time to get some fresh produce.

listen:
The Bears
Joni Mitchell - Blue
Monk - Alone in San Francisco

read:
magazines
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