Author Archives: ltrainlane

Today did not go as I thought it would…..and that WASN’T a bad thing. Sometimes something unexpected happens, and it takes you in an unexpected direction…..and it allows you to show genuine kindness and put others first. That was my day today. I was able to catch up with a friend, and do something kindContinue reading “getting back what you give.”

To be clear, this post is not about Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. Yesterday was a day of tragedy. In addition to the verdict which confirmed that there are still flaws in our justice system, an icon of sports and a very respected human being passed away. That person was Gale Sayers. The “KansasContinue reading “40 & 41.”

Tomorrow is the 19th anniversary of one of the worst days in our country’s history. It’s a day that should be a day of mourning, and it should also be a day when we all pause and reflect. I remember so many things about that day, right down to the clothes I wore to workContinue reading “9/11 – remembering what we must never forget.”

2020 has been a year where we’ve learned a lot about the people around us. From a political standpoint, we’ve become even mode divided, as we’ve discovered how different our beliefs are, and long-term friendships have ended. People have been almost proud to brag about their disdain for others. For the longest time, I wasContinue reading “grin and bare it.”

I’ve been feeling a little bit of writer’s block the last couple of weeks. I haven’t had much to say, and I’ve been in a really good frame of mind. Today I have a lot on my mind, as I have been feeling a flurry of emotions during the past 24 hours. The shooting ofContinue reading “how do we fix this once and for all?”

This is my last post as a 50-year old. This doesn’t mean I’m done with writing my blog….it just means that I’m a year older, and hopefully a year wiser. As Saturday is my 51st Birthday, I’ve been thinking about the key birthdays that I’ve had, and what was so unique about them. 1976 –Continue reading “the last one (but not the last one).”

I always had a couple of close friends growing up….whether it was my neighbor friend Bryan in elementary school, my friends and band mates in high school, or my friends Rob and Maria in college. Although I had (and still have) these wonderful people in my life, I never felt like I was part ofContinue reading “squares and circles.”

The joy of listening to CD’s I haven’t listened to in years. The sound of rain on the roof. My incredibly supportive wife, who loves me to the moon and back. Rizzoli & Isles reruns on the Lifetime channel. Starbucks’ Guava Iced Tea. The unexpected bursts of creative energy that take me by surprise, andContinue reading “8 things i’m thankful for. 8/4/2020”

The incredibly awesome gig with the Ryan Forrester Band on Saturday night. (Plus it was nice to be called “L Train” again.) Being involved and engaged in positive, healthy conversation about diversity, where the main focus is to be respectful of each other. The importance of not just listening, but taking the time to trulyContinue reading “8 things i’m thankful for. (not including the new wheels)”

It feels good to have a gig on the calendar. As much as I’ve been enjoying a break from the music grind, there’s still an excitement that gets me energized when I know there’s an opportunity to make great music with others. This past weekend we had a “socially distanced” rehearsal for the Uptown VocalContinue reading “water music.”