life

Out Of Pocket (MM #1700)

My wife has been on a rant lately. And it’s all about the phrase out of pocket. In recent years it’s come to have multiple meanings. And it drives her crazy…

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My Life In Song (MM #1697)

Late at night your mind wanders and you think about the strangest things. I realized that it’s possible to explain my life in song. Actually, I guess it’s really 2 songs. And I don’t know if it explains my life…

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Vacations And Long Weekends (MM #1695)

I’ve never really been a vacation kind of guy. I get stir crazy if I disconnect for too long. But I’ve finally figured out how vacations and long weekends work best for me…

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More Crime Or More Panic? (MM #1688)

As I pay attention to the world we’re living in, I’m noticing a lot more crime around me. But in all honesty I’m not sure if it’s more crime or more panic…

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In The Blink Of An Eye (MM #1684)

It’s truly amazing how life can fly by in the blink of an eye. Today my wife Susan and I celebrate our 18th anniversary. Many people thought it would never last. We have one of those relationships that most people don’t understand. I think that’s because people think that they really know both of us,…

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When The Roles Reverse (MM #1672)

They say that there comes a time in the life of a parent and child when the roles reverse. My father turns 80 today, and I’ve noticed over the last couple of years that there are times when our roles are reversing…

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I Have Been Spoiled (MM #1651)

I’ll admit, after all my years growing up in the media and working in the music business I have been spoiled. I’ve had so many incredible experiences throughout my life. But I did something the other day that I had never done before…

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Building McMansions (MM #1646)

Yesterday on the podcast we were talking about Nashville and it’s status as an IT city. (Click HERE To Listen) One of the interesting things that seems to come along that status is the fact that many builders have begun building McMansions. And that really hit home for me…

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Do You Feel Safe? (MM #1633)

Like so many people, my world changed back in 2001 on September 11th. And while terrorism is always on my mind I’ve recently gotten even more concerned about my safety. So my question to you is, do you feel safe?

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Hospitals And Funeral Parlors (MM #1623)

August has come and gone, and I couldn’t be happier. The month started with an unexpected trip to the hospital for my father and ended with a funeral for one on my wife’s cousins. To be honest I can’t think of any places I’d rather avoid than hospitals and funeral parlors…

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