Why Now? Because it is the only moment we really have access to. Also, because Derek Sivers offered this idea to the world and I liked it. His books are great too.
I live at Healthberry Farm. It is Fall 2025 now, and we are putting the garden to sleep for the year, which means everything smell like sauce or brine all the time and I am turning into a root vegetable (a noticable beet color has permeated my cheeks). Ben and I are healthy and well, which is a blessing, and our critters Kala and Ochre (dogs) and Wildman (true, cat) make us laugh every day. The daughter is in Pittsburgh working in a science lab, pursuing her masters degree in computer science and living with a lovely love.
I am always studying, currently with Allaudin Mathieu, Michael Azgour, many teachers at The Himalayan Institute as well as in the rigorous school of life.
I am teaching music students online and in my studio in Dryfork, WV. Current students can sign up for lessons here. Send an email if you’d like to get on the wait list.
I am teaching yoga, meditation and breathing in WV and online! For classes, visit my yoga teaching schedule here or see our studio’s website.
I have solo art showing at Bright Bear in Thomas, WV. The work focuses on my visual relationship with music, especially sound, harmony, and other important but subtle and intuitive meditative elements. Reception is being planned for November, and the show will be properly online after that.
A few things I (recently or) am currently…
Reading: Things in print, especially the New Yorker, Ann Patchett’s back catalogue. Current new book: I Gave You Eyes and You Looked Toward Darkness by Irene Sola. Recent Reads: All the Way to the River by Elizabeth Gilbert, George Saunders‘ catalogue (still working my way through Liberation Day), and occasionally sneaking onto substack for culture and music updates from Ted Gioia.
Watching: the leaves fall
Listening to: America’s Game by The People’s Bowling League
I am not active on social media now, as I am doing a fast from unnecessary tech. I am enjoying it immensely. But I don’t want to miss you – so reach out if you’d like to be in direct contact, or if you have any thoughts, questions, or jokes you’d like to pass on.
Keep it real,
emay
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