An encounter with death teaches me that life truly passes in an instant. We must feel the fear and chase our purpose. The Clock is Ticking.
In the silence of isolation, sensations emerge from the pre-pandemic noise. They speak with enlightening clarity. What I miss most are the little things.
A look back on the early days of my radio career remind me that the memorable moments in our lives are ultimately self-created.
On July 7, 1969, George Harrison recorded ‘Here Comes the Sun’. It never charted as a single but still a fan favorite.
Greatness is in the beholder’s eye. Deep dives always reveals flaws. No hero is unscathed. The challenge is to learn to love imperfection.
For generations, girls have inspired boys to write love songs. For Paul Anka, it was a girl 5 years older who wanted nothing to do with him.
On July 1, 1956, Elvis Presley “Hound Dog” to a basset hound. The next day he recorded one of his most iconic hits.
An encounter at the park with my granddaughter becomes a teachable moment. Always be your best self. You never know who may be watching.
Kurt Vonnegut recounts a life changing incident that taught him that chasing excellence isn’t always the goal. Experience is what truly enriches us.
The last year has taught us many lessons. Perhaps the greatest for me is acceptance. We can’t control what happens to us. But we can control how we respond.