Stumbled upon this song today.

I enjoyed listening to this today

I have heard this song so many times and I, for the life of me, cannot recall how/why? I thought at first that it was included in the Buena Vista Social Club soundtrack, but I just looked and it wasn't. What a great guitar melody. Maybe it was on an old mixed CD from back in the day? This is going to bug me all day... Anyways, Nice to see you, NP. Hope you've been well.

Haven’t listened to the entire album yet. But new Born Ruffians:

Updated the link to the same song but with lots more goodies in there. Strings, horns, swells etc.

Thank you! I plan to clean it up tonight, add some strings, horns, swells etc.- it’s fun to noodle around. Some people can make a birdhouse in their home workshop. I make silly songs. I’m grateful for the ability to do so. And I am VERY grateful that you take the time to listen. I’ve said it many times, but thank you. I mean it.

Thank you Steve! I always appreciate you taking the time to listen. It really does mean a lot. If I ever return to this track, I’ll be sure and turn down the bass. Wowza! I dig the end. Fun. Hope you and yours are well!

We just took our kids on spring break to Disney. First and only time we will be doing this. Made the most of it and had a blast. One of the best rides was, “Rockin Rollercoaster Starring Aerosmith.” Made me think, “none of these kids have any clue who that band is.” As I was thinking it my son said, “dad aren’t these the guys that sing, then he started singing, “Dream On.”

He’s a cool kid. It’s a great track. Awesome coaster.

Agreed. What’s amazing to me is that I never realized just how integrated alcohol is into most aspects of society. It’s everywhere, omnipresent. But people are shifting towards non-drinking. Younger generations are less likely to drink. So it’s less unusual to be a non-drinker.

I miss red wine a lot.

Godspeed!

Congratulations re the sobriety. I will celebrate one year alcohol free in May. Onward!

I’ve been on a creative tear lately—writing a screenplay. I mentioned the idea to my daughter, and she said, “You’ll never do it.” I replied, “You clearly don’t know your father.” So now, I have to finish it.

I’ve also been making music that I actually enjoy. Really dig this new one.

Work is going very well. We’re in the process of spinning out the stem cell banking company and bringing in a new leadership team to grow it, while we focus all our efforts on SuperShotPRP. As one investor put it, “I get two shots on goal for my one investment!”

We’re nearly finished building a new home, which includes a detached music studio—a lifelong dream of mine.

Physically, I’ve made a major transformation over the past two years. I’ve been playing a lot of tennis and lifting weights. I feel great.

On the downside, someone keyed my Tesla last week. So dumb. So cowardly. Idiots abound—left and right.

The kids are doing well. Normal kid stuff—grades, messy bedrooms—but they’re healthy and happy. I feel fortunate to have such a strong family. I’m making a concerted effort to be more present with each of them, enjoying who they are now, knowing from experience how quickly they change. I love them all so much.

I’ve been enjoying time with my wife too. She shares my love of tennis and is handling 99% of the home design and building process. I’m incredibly grateful. They say building a home and starting a business are two of the most stressful things for a marriage. Well, we’re doing both—twice—and we’re in the best place we’ve been in years. I credit much of that to the changes I’ve made to my physical health. It’s amazing how fitness ripples through everything else.

Heard this old Herbie Hancock song in an AirBNB ad. It’s a great jam.