Just Some Notes on Father’s Day
- I really need to get organized. Seriously. I think I’m fairly organized… sometimes. But most of the time I’m not. Somehow, I really need to get more organized, starting with this site.
- Just got back from an awards luncheon in which my son won a scholarship award and he and other high school graduates were recognized for their achievements. I’m feeling proud of my son for his accomplishments.
- My missing ipod turned up in the dryer! That means that it also went through the washing machine. It is still working and I’m listening to it right now.
- It’s a beautiful Sunday afternoon in San Diego. The sky is blue and the warmth of the sun feels good.
- For most of this month, I’ve been performing Flamenco music with Jordano and Flamenco Nova. I definitely welcome the distinct change of musical genre. And the band seems to be growing in popularity and gigs. I hope this really takes off. I love Flamenco music.
- The big band… isn’t actually playing much big band nowadays. And I don’t get any great opportunities to perform drum solos in that band. No Sing Sing Sing. Which brings me back to the Flamenco group, in which I am given opportunities to do some focused drum solos, which in turn makes me feel like I’m really doing something special with my music career. And I am grateful.
- Lately, I’ve been getting into the traditional Sambas of Brazil, and hope to incorporate that into my drum solos somehow. I love traditional Samba.
- The other night, while coming home from the Flamenco gig, I heard on the jazz station “Samba De Janeiro” and they got into this long Batucada Samba groove. And the intensity and passion of the percussive patterns brought me to tears.
I always think I need to be more organized as well. Congratulations again to your son and your entire family. He’s lucky to have a supportive dad like you.
I always think I need to be more organized as well. Congratulations again to your son and your entire family. He’s lucky to have a supportive dad like you.
Sue: thank you so very much!
Sue: thank you so very much!