It’s my birthday this week. What I find interesting about birthdays–they seem to present a major conflict in my life. Half of me wants to celebrate. The other half is not happy about getting older. It’s not really the ‘older’ part that bothers me…it’s the obsession part.

Yes, obsession. I find myself obsessing more and more as time passes. Now, I can blame this on many things. It could be the profession I have decided to launch myself into which puts me in the public eye…on purpose. It could be my personality – which is constantly looking to succeed, or…

When I travel, I spend a lot of time reflecting. This week was no exception. I started the week with the Redskins. I will tell you, that Larry Michaels is one impressive broadcaster. Watching him perform live was amazing. No wonder that show has won 4 Emmy’s.

Then, I decided to shoot the 3 Seconds music video. Sort of a very last minute – and I mean very last minute idea. I had never done work with a green screen, which was actually much harder than I thought it would be. I ended last night taping for Mallet’s Place TV…

We have all gone after something with rigor, whether that be capturing a new client, wining a bid on a proposal, perhaps pursuing a new love interest, but we have all been there. So many of those pursuits, however, end up disappointing us. I equate that feeling to skinning your knee. Sure, it hurts and it may even bleed, but it does not stop you from running again.

But, the question I keep asking, how many times does one have to fall down? Is there any limit? Or rather, can we impose a limit? A woman I met virtually several…

You always hear people say, never give up. Don’t quit now, but I wonder, are there times when you just have to say, it is ok to stop? Isn’t there a difference between throwing in the towel and going after something new?

If any of you have seen the movie Burlesque, there is this one song that Cher sings that just takes your breath away. You haven’t seen the last of me was written by Diane Warren. An amazing songwriter. But the song itself has the most profound lyrics, at least from a woman’s standpoint.

I look at things that…

When did it become acceptable not to return someone’s phone call or email? Have we really become too busy in our lives to do something polite? I have been struggling with this concept for a few years now. In the world of music, for some reason, regardless of what job you have, it has become completely acceptable to ignore. So acceptable, that the big labels actually add phrases to that effect on their websites! If you go to one of Sony’s websites and look for instructions to submit material for consideration, Sony has basically outlined a disclaimer, ‘don’t call us…

This week was filled with so many highs and lows. Started out recording a music video – which I still have not seen, then earned a performance spot with the Washington Redskins (yes! A halftime show), and just received notice my agency had to shut their doors.

How crazy is that for a week? It is pretty typical in this crazy business called ‘music,’ at least, it has been for me. I try and tell people entering the field; it is like climbing Mount Everest. As you get closer to the top, the air is thinner and you have to…

What a fantastic morning it is. The sun is shining…and I am watching the rowers make their way down the river. I am also listening to one of my fellow Grammy colleagues newest CD called Wind, Rock, Sea & Flame. Wow, this is truly Sunday morning coffee music.

As I ponder how I will bask in the sun today, I had this thought: what constitutes a bad idea? I mean, we all, certainly, have had a bad idea. But, I am thinking there are pretty thin lines around the concept. Think about our great inventors – I am sure at…

Had a whirlwind weekend in LA. Immediately upon touch down after a 4:30 AM (hello) wake up call, that plane was not my friend. Arriving at 11:30 AM is fine, but my stomach was saying…..excuse me, but what happened to breakfast and lunch?????

Ok, so after a quick lunch with friends, I had to hustle to a room with quietness. A few conference calls and future engagement planning. Then, off to a radio station interview.

Swoop’s world does these live broadcasts from a different venue each month, and so there I was. Here’s a snap shot of the radio show:…

I have been working on this new song. It’s actually taken several twists and turns and has not landed anywhere yet. It’s one of those songs that I just cannot ignore – at this point I should just move on, but my gut keeps telling me that I need to finish it.

You see, a few months ago, I was fascinated with a comment that someone made to me: that they were caught up in time when they did nothing special. Sort of like they were lost in the land of boredom.

Don’t we all go there from time to…

Woke this morning blown away by Makau who just set the world record finishing a 27 kilometer race in 2 hours, 3 minutes and 38 seconds. Wow. Wow! I was asked to race this weekend in Orlando…of course the race is only 5K and it’s called a ‘Family Run’ so I am thinking most might be walking. Kind-a the same….NOT!

Then, this week we learned that the speed of light lost the race to neutrinos—can you even image what we will find out next?

Speaking of races, as the American Basketball teams race to the playoffs, we will be ready…