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Buying a new car
I hate buying a new car. But, unfortunately, a car isn’t going to last forever. So, at some point you’ve got to plunge into the car market. That is where I found myself for the past several months. Which car? The first thing to figure out is what car you want. Our last car was…
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Marching band teaches focus
Marching band teaches focus though unique elemental skills that must be simultaneously mastered during a performance. Getting started The foundation of marching band is learning to be still while maintaining excellent posture. This is the “attention” position. Every motion is detailed and dictated to the performer. Being still is like starting with a white canvas…
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Studying the Bible
Studying the Bible can be a rewarding activity. The book is thousands of years old and offers life changing information. Here are some Bible study tips to help you get started. Bibles You’re obviously going to need a Bible. This might seem simple, but the Bible was not originally written in English. The first section…
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Reinventing myself
I’ve been thinking a lot about reinventing myself. I’ve been running on a straight line since the late 70’s. But, the question for me is… what’s next? Dreams I spent the better part of three decades being driven by a dream. I wasn’t going to work in the morning, I was on a quest. That…
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Marching arts in decline?
Are the marching arts in decline? On April 2nd, DCI’s Cadets announced that they have filed for bankruptcy. 90 years of excellence could not save them from financial insolvency. The Cadets fall was hastened by the actions of their long time director, George Hopkins. There are stories online that you can read to get a…
