Category: Musings

Very few things I can appreciate more than a quality song. A song generally consists of several elements – the music of which I find the melody most important, and the lyrics. Executing both well requires a tremendous amount of talent. When I assess myself, I find myself better at composing beautiful melodies than outstanding… Continue reading I love well-written lyrics

I talked to Roxy this morning and showed her the painting I finished a few nights ago. She loved it. I’ve been experimenting with a lot of sunsets recently as I’m really getting into colors. I went thru my dualchromatic phase and now, I’m doing the opposite. I want lots, and lots of color. One… Continue reading A Musing on Models

I saw Tokio Hotel years ago. I think it was on the Scream tour. Good live act. Not sure how big they got in the States. They’re a German pop band if you’ve never heard of them. They started off as kids, but anyone who starts off that young has the advantage of growth and… Continue reading Love who loves you back

I don’t know “Anakin” (not his real name) well. I’ve only talked to him a few times. He’s a very close friend of a very close friend though. They grew up together so I know Anakin’s story. Anakin came from another culture where their normal child rearing practices would be considered child abuse in our… Continue reading It’s all about persistence

One too many wasted sunsets One too many for the road And after dark, the door is always open Hoping someone else will show – From “Wasted Sunsets,” Deep Purple’s 1984 reunion album Perfect Strangers When I was young, I always thought I’d be a drifter. I had relationships with women and I’d always manage… Continue reading Wasted Sunsets