Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Distraction . . .


Several years ago, I encountered the talented and distinguished local musical artist Doug Allen Wilcox at the now-defunct SAW Songwriters Showcase at Brewer's Alley in Frederick, MD. I much appreciated his thoughtful, laid-back style, insightful writing and jazz-sensitive musical approach. When he asked me if I would consider performing his latest album (at the time) with him, live at the Frederick Coffee Company, I hesitated not in the least. During the process of learning the tunes, I experienced the wonderful composition 'Distraction.' I was enamored, envisioning potential improvisations in my mind when listening to the melody and the chord progression. Eventually, I mustered the nerve to ask Doug if I could include his composition on my next album, to which he humbly and characteristically replied - Yes.  Here is the result.

Thanks again Doug. 

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Monday, July 20, 2020

Being . . .

. . . respectful of some contrary opinions is getting more difficult . . .





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Sunday, July 19, 2020

Like . . .

. . . to know WHAT YOU'RE GOING TO DO ABOUT THIS!!

Dear Lisa Blunt Rochester,
Ethics regulations prevent executive branch employees from using their office for personal gain or to "endorse any product, service or enterprise for the private gain of friends or relatives." See https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/07/15/beans-brains-critics-say-trump-photo-promoting-goya-makes-clear-ivankas-tweet-was-no

I would like to know what you are going to do about this!!
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Dear Tom Carper,
Ethics regulations prevent executive branch employees from using their office for personal gain or to "endorse any product, service or enterprise for the private gain of friends or relatives." See https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/07/15/beans-brains-critics-say-trump-photo-promoting-goya-makes-clear-ivankas-tweet-was-no

I would like to know what you are going to do about this!!
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Dear Chris Coons,
Ethics regulations prevent executive branch employees from using their office for personal gain or to "endorse any product, service or enterprise for the private gain of friends or relatives." See https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/07/15/beans-brains-critics-say-trump-photo-promoting-goya-makes-clear-ivankas-tweet-was-no

I would like to know what you are going to do about this!!




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Saturday, July 18, 2020

Always . . .

One fact that I,
In my infinite wisdom,
Could not always see.
But in the end you always convinced me
Things aren't always
What they appear;
The things I've always looked for.

Once long ago, before we met,
I thought I could
Singlehandedly make the
Spinning world go away;
Just like some king
from back in those bygone days.
But I was wrong.
I don't belong
Inside this category.

Seemed to be,
At the time to me,
To my advantage.
Missing why,
Not knowing
When to try
To start believing
In my very own
Self determination.

Sometimes at night when I'm alone,
The solitude
And the quiet can bring out
All the worst in my head.
But now it seems that isn't so big or bad.
I've learned a thing,
Or maybe two,
And just ahead there’s always you.



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Friday, July 17, 2020

Think . . .

. . . investigating the past tax returns of a top government official suspected of spurious activities is a waste of time????. . .

(from https://www.govexec.com/oversight/2019/08/watchdog-group-tallies-2310-conflicts-interest-associated-president-trumps-businesses/159281/)
". . . A nonprofit group tallied 2,310 conflicts of interest stemming from President Trump’s unprecedented decision to retain a stake in his business properties since he took office in 2017. . . Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington released a report Thursday that calculated the number of times the president visited his properties at taxpayers' expense (362), the number of foreign government officials (110) and U.S. officials (250) who have visited Trump properties and the number of political events (63) held at his properties. . . Every president before Trump divested from his business interests before being sworn in, CREW noted. “Divestiture also served as an assurance to the public that the president would not open himself up to undue influence from special interests and foreign governments that might use his businesses as a way to curry favor with him and his administration,” the report said. However, Trump has not followed this precedent. . ."



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Thursday, July 16, 2020

Twelve . . .


So many things I'd like to do;
So many places to see.
And I feel like
There's never enough
Time for anything else
That I might desire to undertake.
Something I'd like to pursue;
But the world's just spinning around;
Keeps me head and foot-bound
Don't know what to do.

Give me just twelve hours
To add to my day.
Keep all your wealth and your money.
Take your fame and power for time.
Just give me twelve hours.

Time isn't cheap.
You pay so dearly.
I'm trying to make every minute count;
Penny count.

Spending my time seems like all I do.
Can't save up for rainy days.
Can't invest in an instrument to
Earn satisfaction to draw from.
When far-in-the future, I need to feel
Just what my value has been.
There's no interest that's coming or due.
Dividends are so precious and few.
Don't know what to do.



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Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Blood Brother . . .


I'll be your Blood Brother,
By your side through thick and thin.
I'll be your Blood Brother,
Just as long as I don't have to bloody
My hands. 

Bar rooms sure have a funny way
Of bringing loyalty out in a man.
Buy a drink and tell a joke
And buddy you've got you a friend.
But keep a good eye upon that friend,
Because he really doesn't give two hoots.
And don't say anything about his Mom,
His girlfriend, or his army boots.

Walked into an auto-mo-showroom.
I need some wheels but got no money to spend.
When a guy with an ugly tie
Walks out and acts like he's my long-lost friend.
I said hey Buddy I've a purpose here,
And if you please I will accomplish my goal.
So don't you slap me on the back again,
Cause if you do I might just lose my control.

So please be careful when you meet someone
Who'll make a promise at the drop of a hat.
And don't provide them with encouragement.
You will regret the day you offered him that.
Cause everybody needs some empathy,
But just how willing
And how far will they go
To really help you when the chips are down?
Can they be trusted half as far as you throw them?


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