Busy Times… October 20, 2008
Almost a month has gone by since my last post, and I feel like it’s only been a few days. That’s what happens when you get really, really busy - time compresses, or at least it feels that way. Sometimes that’s a good thing, I guess, like when you’re anxious to have a cast removed from your arm, or it’s almost vacation time, or something like that. In general, though, I don’t like it when I’m so busy that time compresses. I like to savor every moment of every day. When you get too busy you can’t relish each experience of your day, and sometimes it’s like that Adam Sandler movie where he had the “magic” remote control & would “fast-forward” his life. (Was it called “Click” maybe?) Only we can’t rewind, or slow things down; it’s like life is just stuck on “fast-forward.”
I’m not complaining about being busy, mind you. A lot of the “busy” has been for some good stuff, and I really don’t mind being busy in general. I just would like to be able to pace things a little better so that the “time compression” thing doesn’t happen. When I was a kid it seemed as if I could be very busy at things I enjoyed, and still be able to really, really savor each experience completely. My parents always talked about time moving faster as they got older, and now I understand. Everyone that I talk to about this phenomenon experiences it, too. Perhaps it is a function of aging. If I come up with any tips or solutions, I’ll let you know.
In the last few weeks I’ve had a bunch of social events (including an out-of-town wedding & a black-tie fund-raising event), way too many home maintenance issues, a bunch of stuff with my kids (including our first homecoming), technology challenges, a garage sale, appliance repair issues, and a whole list of new things to work on for upcoming tour plans. One of the social events was the planning of a birthday party for my wife. Since it was a “milestone” birthday we rented a banquet hall, hired a DJ, hired a caterer, and invited friends & relatives from all over the country. The party was a huge success, I’m glad to say, and it took way more time & energy than I imagined. But it was worth it to see my wife having such a good time.
One of the home maintenance issues is a new roof. Yow! Many phone calls, many appointments, way too many shingle styles to consider, and a big, big chunk of money later and it’s finally underway. I’m thrilled that we can afford a new roof, and I’m happy to be getting it done, and I’m really happy that I don’t have to spend any more time on the process. We had several other things with the house that required the help of professionals (I won’t bore you with details), and again, I’m very grateful that we can have these things dealt with, but I am hoping to be done with these sorts of “surprises” for a while. Not that the roof was a surprise - we knew that would be in the works this fall, but the other things were all unforeseen.
We are working on the live show, still trying to work things out with a booking agent. and I am back in the studio again after about a 3 week hiatus. I need to spend some time refreshing my memory on how some of the recording technology I recently added works, but I still hope to have this new CD out before the end of the year. Today I am working on a track called “Separation Anxiety,” and maybe guitar tracks for “The Imperfect Waltz.”
I’d better get into the studio & get to work. I know you are busy, too, so the time you take out of your day to see what’s up in my world is really appreciated. Thanks so much for taking the time to read my blogs. You are the best!
Clark