Author Archives: ltrainlane

Next week completes my 55th trip around the sun. For my 50th trip, I started this blog as a new way of expressing myself, using writing as my primary communication instead of music. This was also a way of digging out of a deep hole of depression. As someone who always feared writing a collegeContinue reading “five years!”

If any one particular year stands out more than any of the others in my almost-55 years on this planet, far and away the year is 1987. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. I’ve never had quite a rollercoaster year before or since. The year seemed to start onContinue reading “1987.”

It only took 54 1/2 years, but for the very first time, a butterfly landed on my nose this weekend. Beyond being very shocked, I was also extremely intrigued. According to Google, a butterfly that lands on you is a sign of someone from beyond watching over you, or a message from a spirit guide.Continue reading “butterfly.”

Happy Father’s Day! In years past, this was an uncomfortable weekend for me, but the last two years have been very joyful, as I’m proud to be Lauryn’s dad, and I’m also very proud to be Milo’s “G” and Otto’s “puppy papa!” This was a great weekend…I spent yesterday with my friends at Avalon inContinue reading “a sun-splashed weekend.”

“So now that you know about your autism diagnosis, how will this change things?” This is the question I’ve received the most over the last few weeks. Awareness has been the biggest change going forward, as I’m much more cognizant of the people and situations around me. Hindsight has truly been 20/20 on this journey,Continue reading “the emotional blind spot.”

It finally happened. The New York Times asked the proverbial question….who’s bigger, The Beatles or Taylor Swift? To answer this question with a question, in 100 years from now, what music will still be considered timeless? It’s not about how many albums you sell (or stream, or download, or whatever floats your boat). It’s aboutContinue reading “music of the moment.”

I waited a few days to put some extra thought into what I wanted to write for this post. I respect David Sanborn the same way that basketball fans respect Larry Bird, or baseball fans respect Mickey Mantle. To me, his music is timeless and legendary. I don’t doubt that people will still be listeningContinue reading “david sanborn.”

This is a special weekend. Our grandson turns one year old. Although I’m not his biological grandfather, I get to be his “G”, which is a responsibility that I don’t take lightly. His birthday party was today – it was very special to see all of the love he received from family and friends. ItContinue reading “celebrating milo.”

Greetings from Fall Creek, Wisconsin! 1. REAL cheese curds. 2. The rollercoasters at the Mall of America. 3. The genuine politeness of people. You really feel it here. 4. The briskness that’s still in the air here in April. 5. Making new friends that are very down to earth. 6. Drinking coffee, eating monkey bread,Continue reading “10 things for which i’m thankful….the midwestern edition.”