Good work makes good sleep.

Not only is the body prepared with the gift of exhaustion and sometimes even pain... but the conscience, heart and mind can become eager for the break as well. We dream at times to realize the possibilities in concept. The past can also sense its conclusion, retired to memory occasionally called back for another trip to the stage. Memories in motion from a day well spent.

A simple sort of Saturday.

It is nice to have a break from work once in a while. It happens on occasion, however, that after more than a couple days things tend to get a bit lean on the excitement factor. Sure, it's nice to be lazy once in a while but that's not always the most enjoyable thing when it's hard to forget about all the projects you could be working on. In any case, I won't complain about a moment of peace and rest... I'll just work harder at enjoying it.

The blackest Friday.

For my crummy little smart phone, that is. It recently started corrupting my life(the alarm clock stopped working, calls were being missed, etc) so I had to let the little guy go. Retirement, I suppose. And with that inevitable demise came the birth of a new digital smart-chapter in my life. You might call it an iChapter 6s Plus. I decided that since I am now going whole hog on the business part of my life that going whole hog on the single most used tool in that part of my life would be appropriate. Sure, my phone bill will more than double but with it comes a certain business-reliability, stability and efficiency that I have not previously experienced. Which, indeed, makes this the blackest Friday I have ever had.

Gratitude in general silence.

I try very hard to express my gratitude as it comes upon me, for things, opportunities, and various kindnesses I have been given as well as for help which has been rendered on my behalf. I even recognize the myriad blessings I have in life which do not come through the purpose of others directly, things like my skills, my health, the place I live, my enjoyment of food, sports, music, art, games, and perspectives of the world and my place in it(even this being a list pale in its scope of my blessings, understood or not). In short, my position in life is something I should cherish and respect... the magnitude of my blessings far exceed my ability to properly acknowledge and appreciate them. Thanksgiving seems like an important holiday if for nothing else but that reminder. Its importance is increased, however, if the impetus to respect those gifts by responding in kind is acted upon and concurrent changes become the operational motion of life. I am sure I could have paraphrased all of this in a much simpler, clearer way. I needn't apologize for trying to improve myself, though, so I'll just be thankful that I can at least understand what I have said right now and hope that if/when I review this in the future it will imbue a similar effect and feeling upon me at those future times. Future win!

Reliable technology.

Without it I become a less reliable human. I had this epiphany this morning when I woke up and learned I was missing an important work meeting due to my unfounded trust in my phone alarm, computer alarm, and iPod calendar alert. The last two were intended to be my failsafes when the phone alarm didn't do its job... except I accidentally sabotaged those backup plans all by myself. Anyway... the simple lesson is this. If I am to be a reliable, trustworthy individual there is no expense too great in procuring the tools to enable that facility. I went cheap on my phone, assuming it was merely a communication device, and failed to recognize its greater role in my attempt to become the reliable human. I will not make this mistake again.

The evolutionary band.

I guess they haven't been practicing much over the past couple months(mostly due to the "main man" getting married) but they still seem to have progressed since the last time I saw them. I am sure it happened when I was with the band but was certainly more difficult to recognize looking at it from the inside out. I think the bulk of their progress might be founded on the drummer's increased comfort and fluidity with the material. It's an awesome thing to behold! I look forward to seeing further progress moving forward! Also, I do miss being a part of it all. It makes me want to start composing music just so I can have a piece of that outlet in my life once again.

Brainstorming for things I don't know much about.

It is one of those activities that I enjoy no matter the topic of exploration. This is probably just the bliss of any active mind as the opportunity to flex the thinking muscle is always just that... an opportunity. Perhaps it is even more an opportunity when working in unfamiliar territory. Or maybe it just feels that way since the quickest learning often takes place in the beginning stages of any particular topic. Though, not to presume contemplation and hypothesis is, in itself, a form of learning... it it, however, a function of "greasing the wheels", so to speak. And prepping the ground in which one intends to plant is often just as important as the fruit that eventually springs from it. Each is a part of its process... its journey. I obviously enjoy brainstorming a lot. Ha.