madewell music

One year on!

I sat down to journal today motivated by some troubling emotion associated with my physical therapy. I have come to realize that it is incredibly important to have the right therapist. Regardless of base line technical skill…

I am amazed at the cerebral nature of relearning how to move. With my hand, I find that trying to think about, and break down every nuance of moving a digit is helpful in getting that finger to move. When…

A prologue of sorts.

It was a beautiful day. This was nothing unusual in a string of beautiful June days. I had preformed the night before with my friends Jono Yowell and Mark Dershaw. Both are extremely talented musicians and…

Last night I properly held a guitar!

Last night my buddy, the amazingly talented Bill Lestock, came over with intention of sharing a captivating melody with me. Actually, it was much more than a melody, it was a multi part…

Howdy! So its been a while since I did a general “health/recovery” update. I’m doing remarkably well all things considered. Mobility in my fingers continues to improve, but good Lord it is a long slow process. I have on going…

“Old Dude-isms”

I’ve reached a new epoch in my life, trying to prevent squirrels from eating the bird seed. This used to be a serious challenge for my dad. I don’t want to relate the incredible lengths he went to…

Pedestrian Ramblings February 26

My recent ramblings found me wandering around the Case Western Reserve University parking garage looking for my Honda CRV.

I was leaving the Lake Erie Folk Festival and was overwhelmed by the interactions, conversation, music, and…

So last night, I got my motivated self together and rambled out to Harpersfield Winery. The motivator was getting to listen to Kristine Jackson’s last Fireside Set.

I’m so glad I did!

On two occasions, before my accident, I thought…