Jimi Hendrix Nutcracker statue in Seattle

If we think our road to happiness is through seeking hedonistic pleasures night after night, then that’s not likely to lead to a deep, fulfilling level of happiness. But, if we find ways of finding meaning and purpose, wherever that might be, then we’re not setting out directly aiming for happiness but that’s what we’re going to get. We’re going to find a more fulfilling life. Happiness is a byproduct, but in a sense it’s more guaranteed.
Stephen Joseph from How PTSD Took Over America

Good principles for developing expertise

Fitting tribute from xkcd (via Eternal Flame)

Jam night at J-alan’s

Jam in Troy hosted by Lost on Iddings with Dave Devore from Terrapin Moon.

Jam in Troy hosted by Lost on Iddings with Dave Devore from Terrapin Moon.

newspeedwayboogie:

1. Listen to the birds.
That’s where all the music comes from. Birds know everything about how it should sound and where that sound should come from. And watch hummingbirds. They fly really fast, but a lot of times they aren’t going anywhere.

2. Your guitar is not really a guitar Your guitar…

Pizza is done. Time to enjoy with a nice beer.

Pizza is done. Time to enjoy with a nice beer.

Making homemade pizza.

Making homemade pizza.

Much needed end to the week.  At the Slovak Club.

Much needed end to the week. At the Slovak Club.