Author Archives: ltrainlane

“If you enjoy the view, it’s a mighty nice life.” I’d love to say that I’m quoting a famous actor or entertainer with this quote, but truth be told, I was almost 100% sure that these were the lyrics from an R&B song I have not heard (and lyrics I obviously don’t remember) since 1983.Continue reading “a different kind of musical challenge.”

1. My awesome wife, who is not a nudist but supports me 1000% in my love of the clothing-optional lifestyle. 2. That I’m getting the “Pastry Chef” award tomorrow, for getting through the week without burning my buns. 3. My family and friends who totally understand where I am this week, and the reason whyContinue reading “8 things for which i’m thankful…..the cypress edition.”

Thank you, Max Yasgur. Even though your farm was about 90 minutes from the town of which the rock festival was named, it created an event that is still revered and cherished almost 52 years later. I’m writing this post from my brother’s house in Woodstock, where my niece Claire graciously let me have herContinue reading “the woodstock effect.”

There’s a big difference between the person on the left and the person on the right in the picture above….and it’s not just the hair. The picture on the left is me in 1986. Insecure, unhappy, not knowing I was suffering from depression, and suppressing a traumatic experience that I didn’t realize was already consumingContinue reading “knowing your value.”

One of the hardest doses of reality is when your childhood heroes are not who you always thought they’d be. After O.J. Simpson, I never thought I’d have such another major disappointment. This week felt like an all-time low, based on a “legal technicality.” Like millions of Americans, I used to hold Bill Cosby inContinue reading “fallen idol. (aka drop a falling star)”

This one REALLY hurts. I found out that one of my best friends from high school passed away this week. He wasn’t just a best friend – he was also the person with whom I played my very first “professional” gig 36 years ago. Stacey Waterous and I became friends when we were in highContinue reading “and the band will play on…(for stacey)”

This is a post that has been in my head for a few weeks. It’s in honor of my friend Debra Kepner, who passed away before the end of 2020. Her memorial service took place a couple of weeks ago, and although I was not able to attend, I wanted to write a tribute toContinue reading “a tribute to a wonderful friend.”

Saturday cannot get here soon enough….it’s not because I’m having a bad week – for the first time since September of 2019, I’m doing a gig with the Cruise Control Band up in Hershey PA. This is truly one of my favorite bands with whom I perform. Top-notch musicians, and great friends. It’s been reallyContinue reading “cruising again.”

“Meaningful momentsAre far and few betweenYou gotta seize the meaning(If you see what I mean)Say what?” – Take 6 It’s been a couple of weeks since the last blog post….it’s not like life has not been busy – I just spent the last two weekends at Cypress Cove and Avalon – I’ve just been doingContinue reading “so much 2 say?”

For those in Northeast Pennsylvania, this post is not about the restaurant with the fabulous pizza and great chicken salad sandwiches. This post is about something very personal from my past, and it was triggered by an event from this morning. I found out that a former colleague of mine passed away this week. ToContinue reading “dino and francesca.”