Sittin’ here in my home office, listening to holiday music and sippin’ a nice cuppa joe. It’s a brisk 39 degrees here in the Pacific Northwest and, of course, overcast. Most of my music ensembles groups are on holiday hiatus, giving us more time to spend with family and friends. I haven’t done a New Year gig in years, and that’s on purpose. For me, performing is more about the fraternity, and less about making money. I am fortunate enough to be able to make that work.

So much happening out there in the big, bad world. I am trying to watch less news and instead plan for the new year of making music. I’ll be 70 next year, how the heck did that happen? Be strong, be safe, be well.