Run through Washington, D.C., an aesthetic delight
It’s been a busy month. That’s an understatement. One week was spent in Washington D.C. One week was spent at
Travel in Oklahoma: Robbers Cave State Park
It’s quiet. It’s picturesque. The trees are tall and beautiful, and the running trails are plentiful. The cabins available at Robbers Cave aren’t just adequate. They’re damned nice, and the bed was even comfortable!
One dude’s opinion: Al Jarreau’s 5 Best Songs
With the death of Al Jarreau today, another great has left the planet. There were very few male vocalists ever
One Super Bowl commercial stood out above them all
America is polarized, and never was that more clear than during Super Bowl LI. There were spots that made political
The Weeknd: A smooth jazz interpretation
Since I re-started posting videos to YouTube late last year on the knowledge that I could once again post cover
Mary Tyler Moore statue nowhere to be found in Minneapolis
That’s right. I’m talking about the famed Mary Tyler Moore statue somewhere in downtown Minneapolis. It’s the one where she’s tossing her hat into the air, just as she did in the opening credits to her iconic 1970s television series, “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.”
Help kids get access to sports shoes, clothes and equipment
The asking price for this advertising is $250, and the money goes right back into the community to help kiddos. You could advertise your business. You could promote your website, your YouTube channel, your new album. You could post a message of your choosing that has nothing to do with a business or enterprise whatsoever.
Building your personal brand an ongoing, never-ending lesson
Helping public relations professionals build their personal brands. I believe it’s the most underdeveloped skill in the marketplace, and I’ve been passionate about it since my days in TV news. Frankly, it’s something I’m still learning how to do properly.
A quick tutorial on playing George Michael’s “Careless Whisper”
In this case, I put together a video how-to for the piano basics of George Michael’s classic 1984 tune, “Careless Whisper,” with what is arguably the most famous sax lick ever to be written.
“Take Five,” a lesson in digital patience
Learning to play this song, in all its 5/4 time signature glory, is a lesson in patience. You’ve got to practice it over and over and over and over until you get to where you can just play the notes without messing up. All the hustle in the world won’t help you master the precision required to master this tune.
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