We all at some level part  of something bigger then ourselves. But what part The internet is the biggest thing in terms of creating a new social order in the world, and it will be very difficult to hide in this world.

 I need to cut back on the internet by the  lack of time I have. The minutes in a steady stream tick on by in step with my beating heart that has only so much to give. So today after this blog I will begin to bring together an event of my making. I'll play host and facillitater to an Open Mic starting today at the VFW. To me no matter if it garners interest or flounders , I have suceeded because, I did it. And I hope to bring some decent offerings to the event. Many of you I imagine have done paying gigs, played in bands and what not. I've played mostly on my own, never got paid for singing or playing, i'm almost 60 , played guitar for a long while,now. I want to make something happen. And I'm taking the first step with this Open Mic. This is not for money, it's just to become part of what i belong to.The VFW is an opportunity that I have seized. I want nothing for doing this. But only for Post 3552.

I've been practicing a long time, if I'm not ready now I'll never be ready.

It occured to me that a song must live.A trapped song becomes stagnant, stale , unable to escape that moment it was laid down. The song  that lives is constant motion, sometime better, sometimes not, and never the same. These songs are the offerings of a moment that we captured for display, to share, gifts that hopefully someone will feel the heart in which it was given. To bring the listener a smile, a tear, a thought. Each song unique in the particular moment that it was captured. EZ was a blessing of sorts for me, a new understanding of the dynamics of artistic endeavors. I've worked many a job, never as a musician. Music was a kinda thearpy for me. When in the mood I'd pick up my guitar and play my heart out. Then I put my guitar away. But i always played. Then about two years ago i could no longer put my guitar away. I started to write and perform and found great comfort in it. All that's left is to free my songs.