As I was driving home from closing our family cabins over the weekend I saw that the aspen trees were starting to change color for the Fall on the high mountain slopes. Jen and I always try to get out at least once at this time of year to enjoy the beauty of the changing seasons. It’s a reminder to enjoy life no matter what life presents to you. It’s so easy to get bogged down in our routine that we fail to appreciate the little things around us that no one can take away. I have to remind myself of this quite often. I feel obligated to take care of all the mundane things in my life that just have to be done, and I forget that I need to find joy in simple pleasures - even if it’s just for a moment or an afternoon. It’s crazy that I should need reminding, but I often do. Maybe it’s just the way that humans are built. We tend to focus on what’s bothering us when it often doesn’t matter. This is not to say that we should be irresponsible. That’s too easy to do. But it is an admonition to remember what you value in life whether it’s a simple pleasure in your day or a trip you’ve been meaning to take. Just make the time to do it. We’ll go the mountains this weekend again!
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What have I been up to?
I had 10 senior facilities last week, and I enjoyed seeing and singing for all the folks so much. It’s a pleasure and a privilege.
My Wednesday online show last week was playing Fall songs, and there were some great ones. I had a really good audience requesting some wonderful tunes, and everyone had a good time.
My Sunday online show was favorites and requests as always, and I had a continuous line of good requests to sing. It was just one of those nights with everyone really contributing.
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What am I up to this week?
I have 8 senior facilities this week, and I’ll still be singing Fall songs and then transitioning to Halloween songs as October starts. This is such a fun time of year to sing the goofy and spooky songs of Halloween.
My Wednesday online show 7-8:45 mountain time will be songs I’ve never done for my online shows. You wouldn’t think there would be many songs I know that I haven’t sung over the past 6 years of Facebook shows and 14 years over all my online shows, but there surely are. It’s always fun to pull these out and sing them. Come on out and join in the fun!
Friday night 6-9 I’ll be playing at the Garden of the Gods Club in the Grand View Restaurant once again. I enjoy these instrumental guitar evenings a lot, and I’d love to play for you if a nice meal in a beautiful location with my music sounds good to you. Reservations are at 888-994-3156 or you can usually sit at the bar or at the small tables near me in the bar.
My Sunday online show 7-8:45 mountain time will be favorites and requests per usual, and it’s always a great time on these evenings. Tune in if you can, and think of a couple songs you’d like to hear!
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That’s it for this week. Don’t forget if you’re in the Denver area that I’ll be playing at the Littleton Museum next Saturday 11:30-1:30 in the pumpkin patch for their Harvest Festival. It’s free and a lot of fun. I hope you’re healthy and happy.
Best always,
Tom
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Details this week:
Who: Tom Munch
What: playing and singing an online concert of Never-Done songs
Where: facebook.com/tom.munch and tommunch.com/online-concerts
When: Wednesday, October 1, 7-8:45 pm mountain time
Who: Tom Munch
What: playing instrumental guitar tunes
Where: Garden of the Gods Resort and Club in the Grand View Restaurant. 888-994-3156
When: Friday, October 3, 6-9 pm
Who: Tom Munch
What: playing and singing an online concert of favorites and requests
Where: facebook.com/tom.munch and tommunch.com/online-concerts
When: Sunday, October 5, 7-8:45 pm mountain time