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.

No idea. I actually can’t remember how I stumbled across this track. Every time I hear something I like I add it to an iTunes playlist. The list this one landed on I titled, “vibing.” Seems to fit. Glad you dig it! Cheers

Dig the tune, thanks for sharing.

culminating in a glorious weeping session

Appreciate the thoughtful comment, cgod.

I've left Hubski a few times. Mostly because y'all were ignoring bad actors and telling me I was being mean and over reacting

As someone who knows a recipient of a heart transplant rather well, all caution has to be taken when you have a heart transplant.

The point I was clumsily trying to make is that the covid vaccine, like the flu vaccine, isn't terribly effective and I no longer think it should be mandated, in general.

However, I am DEF not a physician and if the reason that a heart transplant recipient should get the vaccine is because even though it is only nominally effective, it's still a safeguard, that tracks

If you won't stop drinking, smoking, if you are over weight, if you won't get all your vaccinations than you don't qualify

The story of the girl is sad but it's not unreasonable.

In short, it's okay to question the need for medical mandates. it's a conversation worth having. Vaccines are BIG business in the US. As a Pharma company, getting your drug on the vaccine schedule is the golden ticket. Every newborn is your customer, there is no risk of liability. That sort of incentive is corrupting. We should be skeptical. Having said that, vaccines are among our greatest achievements. Amazing science/medicine

I think the person who was mean to you probably has had to go through a lot when it comes to their heart. It's hard to understand the difficulty that entails, it's a lot of time, fear, suffering and uncertainty. I have some sympathy. I also think that person is a dick otherwise in many ways but WTE.

I am rooting for your friend. If he has a go-fund-me, post it here. I'd be glad to help and perhaps others would too?

Thanks for the song, while I take the Hubski hiatus, I'll be checking in on that weeklymusicthread. See you there.

Onward!

He recently turned 11. I came back here to reminisce. What a day that was. He is still beautiful and strong. Headstrong too. Intelligent, athletic and incredibly impulsive. He brings us all tremendous joy.