Before We Begin
My heart attack should’ve killed me. Recovery brought me new life. I write about leadership and the rewarding work of living an aligned, authentic life. CEO, dad, queer, ex–touring music pro and political lawyer sharing my beautifully messy truth.
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Before We Begin: The Day the Inspiration Died
I’ve been waiting. For days.
Getting along. Trudging through the mundane and kicking the mildly infuriating rocks of unreasonableness that gather underfoot.
I’ve been waiting. For it.
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Kinda Shitty but Over Fast
These notes are almost embarrassing in their simplicity.
This is a lovely chat
What is tube removal like
Kind of shitty but over fast?
All normal pains
I’ve always had a low resting heart rate
I had just come out of anesthesia a...
Before Letting Go
“I can tell your future
Look what’s in your hand.”
-Robert Hunter, Bob Weir (Grateful Dead)
Smokers have their cigarettes. Musicians have their instruments. And children who were left to fend for themselves hold their independence like a...
Before we Begin: Boxing Day
It is the day after Christmas. Happy Boxing Day! To my American compatriots, Boxing Day is real and it matters. I find myself feeling empty and alone on this day of giving and community. I hope you find my words valuable in your life.
Than...
The Uniter’s Path: the Work of Becoming Whole So We Can Give it Away
“A ship in harbor is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for.”
— W.G.T. Shedd
When my heart attack moved me to the sidelines, I was forced into a duel with my fear, and only one of us was going to win.
Fortunately, fear has two we...
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