Poem of the Day 07/9/20
Wondering forest trails, The crackling of dry leaves Underneath my feet
Poem of the Day 7/7/ 20
The metronome click- That slow and steady rhythm Not unlike a heartbeat
Diary of a Bad Guitar Player: Burnout
It was a rough week of practice. For the first time during quarantine, I missed two days of practice in a week. I also started to feel terrible about my playing, which is something that happens every so often. For days or even weeks at a time, I don’t like the way my guitar sounds.… Read More Diary of a Bad Guitar Player: Burnout
Poem of the Day 7/6/20
Sitting still, alone As the sun peeks over the fence And stretches out to morning
Poem of the Day 7/3/20
A ramshackle grace Washes over me, Like amblin’, like a lazy river Rollin’ down from distant mountains, Searching for the ocean, To set me free.
Poem of the Day 7/2/20
The kids chase fireflies As the dusk falls over the yard giggles and neon sparks
Diary of A Bad Guitar Player: Natural Guitar
This week’s diary entry was delayed for two reasons. First, I was camping this past weekend and that kept me away from technology for a few days. Those days just happen to coincide with the days when I usually write this entry. The second reason for the delay was that the experience of practicing in… Read More Diary of A Bad Guitar Player: Natural Guitar
Poem of the Day 7/1/20
Restless, listening To the hum of the air conditioner Unable to sleep
Poem of the Day 6/29/20
A white Egret fishing In the shallow water of the Sound- A hazy morning sky
Diary of a Bad Guitar Player: Days When You Don’t Have It
One thing that I have been thinking about this week while practicing is what happens on those days when you just don’t have it. I don’t mean days when you lack motivation. That is one thing, of course, but I have found that that is something you just have to fight through. I am talking… Read More Diary of a Bad Guitar Player: Days When You Don’t Have It
