What to Do Next

I’m contemplating the future again today.  It’s something we all do from time to time.  It comes in many forms - from what to do next in your career, to what to do next for travel, to what to do next for your family.  You know that we lost our little cat Nisi a couple weeks ago.  Each time we lose a pet we go through a period of grieving that also includes when and whether to get another pet or pets.  Our lives are endlessly enriched by having little beings around us who show us a different perspective and offer love in new and different ways.  But they also bring the responsibility of caring for them and making time for them.  The one thing in life that seems to be the most precious is time.  I believe it is why we come here to this world - to experience time that is endless in the great beyond.  And how we deal with the choice of that time is what makes up our life.  So I won’t go into the details of mine and Jen’s life and what we want in the future - mostly because it’s a work in progress that we work through from day to day.  But I wanted to touch on the dilemma that time presents us with and the knowing that no matter what decisions we make with our time, the important thing is to live each moment to the fullest and with abandon, seeking love and joy always.

What have I been up to?

The online concert last night was truly fine!  I had several good friends listening and joining in the evening.  I was a little frazzled with too many things on my mind (par for the course when dealing with technology and still trying to be in the moment), but it seemed to go very well.  If you missed it there is a sample on YouTube here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjI3So_HEq0

We used the beautiful quilt my sister Carol made me as a gift a couple years back for a backdrop, and I switched off on different guitars for different songs.  Thanks you to everyone who tuned in!  The next first-Sunday show will be on May 7 at 7:00 pm MDT.

What’s up this week?

Friday I’ll be back at Magpies 7-10 for another night of good friends, good food, and good music.  I’m sure I’ll bring some different guitars and have some surprises for songs.  I haven’t really tried to do themes this year at Magpies like I’ve done in the past, but I may just do some a couple this time out.  I haven’t decided what yet.  You have to know that we’ll end up doing some ’60’s tunes at some point in the night like always. :-)

What’s on the horizon?

I’ve booked one date at the La Veta Inn on April 22nd.  We haven’t decided on the time yet, but this promises to be a wonderful evening of music.  We’re still looking at a date in July as well.

Also I’ve booked three more weeks at the Yellow Pine in Cuchara for the Thursday-night barbecues.  I’ll be there from the 2nd week in June through August.

That’s it for this week.  I’m so grateful for my life of music and for having such good friends.

Best always,

Tom

Details this week:

Who:  Tom Munch
What:  playing & singing
Where:  Magpies, 229 S. Union, Pueblo.  719-542-5522
When:  Friday, April 7, 7-10 pm