Do somethin', then

On the drive from Lexington to Pikeville today, my iPod threw the Nappy Roots' tune, Sick and Tired, at me from out of the blue. Yes, I'm all over the board musically and listen to anything and everything done by phenomenal Kentucky musicians. Of course, the song has been in my standard rotation since I first heard it many years ago, but I hadn't heard it recently and it really struck me today. The part about "stop running" and "do something" really jumped out and smacked me across the face. I guess I needed that wake up call. After the layoff last June, I took the opportunity to put my life back on track and to pursue my dream of getting my MFA and teaching writing on a college campus. In recent months, I had become complacent with how things were moving along, but I have been lax on moving things ahead. A few weeks ago, I did apply and will start with the Bluegrass Writers Studio MFA program in January. Now, I have to get back on my submission bandwagon and get new work out there. So with this renewed energy, I decided to put up a new post here. Maybe I'll get more dedicated to talking about my new journey here. We'll see how it goes. In the meantime, here's the video for the song that got me started. Maybe it will help you think about doing somethin', then!

Love & light...

reversing the spiral

Since becoming unemployed 11 weeks ago, I have fallen into a pattern of waking and immediately going to the computer to begin my daily routine of careerbuilder searching, job board checking, and facebook updating. I've become rather efficient recently and so have added some side trips to youtube into my morning routine for variety and inspiration. This morning, youtube recommended a video that I had not watched in years and it's making me think about the hazards of falling into regular patterns and that I need to mix things up. So, this morning (and those going forward) will get a little punch from Michael and the boys. Love & light!

million dollar bill

Last night, the news swept over Facebook like a slow wave generated from all the tears let loose my gay men and drag queens the world over...Ms. Whitney had died at the Beverly Hilton - only 48 years old.  Cause of death unclear, or not reported immediately.  Already beyond help when they found her at 3:55pm, they didn't even take her to the hospital.  Another sad, but somewhat expected, story from the music world.  I had to remember Amy Winehouse passing a few months back.  Another beautiful voice lost well before her time.  Another one lost to her demons who left us wonderful music to remember her.  I hope the media concentrates on her music and the good points from her life, rather than her troubles.  I hope she has found peace and that Bobbi Kristina & Cissy find solace in their family and friends.  I shared this video on Facebook when I heard and I'll share it here now, because Ms. Whitney's music always did make me feel like a million dollar bill...