Turn Out The Lights
Remember the fireflies?
Where are they?
Remember starry nights?
Can you see them from your house? Continue reading Turn Out The Lights
Author: Todd Fulginiti
My Session With Depression
When I finally picked up the phone and made the call, I got an answering machine. I waited for the beep, and said something that included the phrase “I need some help”. It was early spring, about 17 years ago. Continue reading My Session With Depression
Asshole Crow
The crow was an asshole. Sitting stubbornly on the wire while a dozen smaller birds buzzed in on him in shifts, launching their missions from nearby tree branches. Give the crow credit though, he didn’t flinch. Continue reading Asshole Crow
I Was Happy During Covid?
I hate saying it. It sounds terrible. And yet… Continue reading I Was Happy During Covid?
Why I Went To A Taylor Swift Concert
Do you know how hard it is to get Taylor Swift tickets? You literally have to win a lottery. Well… Continue reading Why I Went To A Taylor Swift Concert
Writing On Empty: My Writer’s Block Tantrum
Am I the only one having difficulty sustaining the energy to write? Continue reading Writing On Empty: My Writer’s Block Tantrum
Springtime Public Service Announcements
A few tips on how to enjoy spring without freezing, eating far away food, or getting hit by a lovesick teenager. Continue reading Springtime Public Service Announcements
Life Is A Midway Horse Racing Game?
Controlling our judgemental impulses. Continue reading Life Is A Midway Horse Racing Game?
Take A “Victory Tour”
We can’t expect to win awards for everything we do, but we can give ourselves a minute to celebrate our successes. Continue reading Take A “Victory Tour”
Lord Jim
Disclaimer: This post has very little to do with the classic novel, Lord Jim. Continue reading Lord Jim
The Bachelor Party
Surreal. I never understood what that word meant or what it felt like. Until that morning. Continue reading The Bachelor Party
Old Man Rants: Checks, Drug & Rock n Roll
Once I turned 50, I started venting my frustration at the irritations of life. It felt good, so I kept doing it. I call these periodic and hopefully humorous verbal tantrums Old Man Rants. Continue reading Old Man Rants: Checks, Drug & Rock n Roll
The Things We Do For/To Our Kids!
Bailey and I loved singing together. We did it all the time around the house and outside in the yard. Here’s what happened when we tried to take it a step further. Continue reading The Things We Do For/To Our Kids!
I Smashed My Computer And I’m Glad About It
Yep- I smashed it. But don’t look at me like that! C’mon, don’t tell me you’ve never thought about doing it. Continue reading I Smashed My Computer And I’m Glad About It
Self Doubt Can Take You Out
It started off great. I was relaxed and feeling the music. My ideas were fresh. My execution, sharp. My trumpet tone was warm, but with just enough fire to light things up when necessary. The other musicians in my trio were in the groove like usual. Despite having tired chops from a hard gig the night before, I felt like it was going to be … Continue reading Self Doubt Can Take You Out
Still Crying, Still Dying, Still Fragile
We recently passed the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine. The first images of the scene were horrible, especially the faces of the Ukrainians who were displaced, mourning loved ones, or just plain fearful of what was next. Continue reading Still Crying, Still Dying, Still Fragile
Grumpy 101: What To Do When You’re Angry For No Reason
Her anger was subdued but she was volatile. It wasn’t my fault this time though. She had just gotten home from school, where she teaches fourth grade. It wasn’t a particularly bad day, but for whatever reason she was in a sour mood. Irritation and distaste bubbled just below the surface of her unamused facial expression. Continue reading Grumpy 101: What To Do When You’re Angry For No Reason
The Sin Bin Spin: A Life Lesson From- Hockey?
Embarrassment can be a good teacher. Continue reading The Sin Bin Spin: A Life Lesson From- Hockey?
Playing For Each Other- A Football Cliche Goes Deep
It’ Super Bowl week! All the football cliches are on full display this time of year. “Leave it all on the field.” “Take one game at a time.” You know the rest of them…. But there’s one sports cliche that caught my attention more than usual over the past few weeks- playing for each other. Continue reading Playing For Each Other- A Football Cliche Goes Deep
Cold Cash In Canada: A Family Misadventure
We were in a foreign country with no cash and no working credit cards. What could possibly go wrong? Continue reading Cold Cash In Canada: A Family Misadventure