It's me, Cindy

Maybe it’s not so much what was this year's best books, TV shows or documentaries but rather what was most memorable.

The effects of life on Earth, plus listen to the most wonderful Christmas Song in history.  I bought a copy just for you. 

Oh boy!  A musical episode!!! With stories!! Want to know more?  You'll just have to click play.  

What? You need more? Just hit play.

Observations on returning to life at 35,000 feet above sea level.  And in airports.  And fending off FEAR OF FLYING. 

Beginning the Fourth Season (whoa!) with apologies for a long delayed follow up to what could have been a disaster but wasn't and for what it is. A plea for TV help.  And a great documentary on drummers not to be missed.  And more.   

The rain is pounding and the wind is whipping… Here’s how I’m trying to cope

... and so much more that made this such a satisfying, challenging, fun and entirely fabulous day.  But that iced coffee.  Oh yeah, that pushed it over the top.   

So, it's not quite like a light bulb went on, more like one of those LED lights that start dim but get brighter.  But, however it happened, I've gradually arrived at some new perspectives on living, loving (or hating) work, making big changes and finding the most useful tools to handle whatever life throws at me.  And of course, I have to share because that's the kind of friend I am.  :-) 

It's feeling like we're heading back to normal... but is there a new challenge to cope with?  And speaking of challenges, that Bugs Bunny quiz was a breeze!  

Not just one but two big realizations- one about what a profound time this is (for all of  us), and one about the secret key to unlocking creativity (at least for me) . So, I share.   And now this song is playing in my head.  Could be worse, I love this song:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-BT2yzXP8w

Seven minutes of statistics from this odd year we've lived. Some surprising and some not so much.  

Damn. The good news, I figured out why I'd been over packing my fridge and have gotten that under control. The bad news?  I've got a new  overindulgence and sadly I'm going to have to put the kibash on that next.   

It's not all frostbite and dangerous roads. Reasons to appreciate the season and a couple of ideas to make shoveling snow easier.   

Okay, so life continues to be a challenge.  Maybe the way to meet it is to work on a new mindset. More looking on the bright side AND a zoomless virtual class  to steer your brain over to the sunny side of the street. Get your pen and paper ready!

Starting the year looking up (literally) and looking ahead.

1) A (very) early morning entry. A page (or three) on what life is like right this minute. Or, 2) a rambling, random stream of consciousness triggered by an early morning thought... about electricity. Okay, it’s weird. (Yes, that’s the Maxfield Parrish painting)

Tales of mistaken identities as the weirdness continues.  Plus, what's this like for dogs? 

The good news is that your lack of focus, lack of drive and lack of whatever else you used to have... isn't gone for good!  Whew!  And here are three weapons to arm yourself against the struggles of Pandemia.  

Here in New York, it's dark before dinnertime. But in Scandinavia, it'll be mostly dark for months.  How do they deal with it?  Turns out there is a way to be okay that will also help us as we continue to try to cope with Covid.  

Turns out we're all suffering but here are a few ways to clear brain fog, at least for a while. 

The new normal has changed the way we do our meetings. What we need now is a guidebook to avoid the pitfalls. So, here you go.

Why has it taken me over a month to do a new episode?   Here's why.  

September 11th.  A date that marks both the start of my radio career at WALK and what-felt-like the end of the world.   Behind the scenes on a morning radio show, any given day and then the days after disaster. 

Jim's radio work has quieted down, but the ShamWOW guy sent a gift!  More bandmates missing music as Clutch and the guys report from the high seas.  And then crank up the volume as the episode and season 2 ends with a great tune guaranteed to lift your spirits (from one of last summer's Bobby Nathan Band gigs).