In My Mind’s Zen Garden

APPETIZER

Given the choice, would you prefer to live in the country or in the city?

Being a jazz musician and overall working musician, most (if not all) of my gigs are in the city. So, for now, let’s say that I prefer the city because of the nature of my job. But, if it were possible, I would live in the country providing I were a world class jazz musician. Then I could tour the world during certain times of the year and for the rest live out in the country where I could find more peace and quiet, and fresh [air] and greenery.

SOUP

Who is the cutest kid you know?

My wife is the cutest kid I know. :o)

SALAD

Fill in the blank: I couldn’t believe it when I heard ___________.

…that Patrick Swayze was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer! I mean, I had always admired him for his physique and he seemed to be a guy who was always healthy and fit, especially with all that dancing. Now I’m reading that he was smoking up to 60 cigarettes a day, and he stills smokes…

Swayze’s doctor has confirmed the actor has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but insists he’s not as close to death as reports suggest. Swayze has admitted to have smoked up to three packs of cigarettes per day, which can be a leading cause of pancreatic cancer. Swayze was reported to still be smoking, even after receiving chemotherapy.

MAIN COURSE

If you could star in a commercial for one of your favorite products, which one would you want to advertise?

Well, I love Apple Computers, so I think I would love to be in an Apple Computer commercial… like, “Hi, I’m a Mac”. Haha… and maybe with the new Macbook Air (the world’s thinnest computer) they’ll hire me right away to do their next commercial.

DESSERT

What type(s) of vitamins and/or supplements do you take on a regular basis?

I’m bad at taking my vitamins and supplements on a “daily” basis. But, I think I eat pretty healthy since I’m a raw vegan and eating mostly fruits and vegetables daily… my natural source for vitamins and minerals.

But, when I do take supplements it’s usually Spirulina, Ginseng extract, Black Walnut extract, Zinc, Golden Seal, and a vegetarian one-a-day supplement.