Dave's Music Cave

2011-06-14T04:37:00.001-04:00

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2011-06-13T00:31:00.001-04:00

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A happy heart makes a blooming visage.

2011-01-03T03:25:00.001-05:00

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One Day

2008-10-03T16:01:00.001-04:00

I've been reading the bible more lately - a good thing. And one thing God has shown me in the reading is that I worry too much. When I contemplate the future, I worry about having enough money to finish putting the kids through school, and whether we'll have money for health care, and all the things you probably worry about as well. But Jesus specifically tells us (Matthew 6:34) NOT to worry about tomorrow, and to focus on TODAY. Deal with the troubles that happen today, enjoy the blessings you are given today, do God's work today, and don't worry about tomorrow. Trust in our God to care for you.

I struggle to do this, it's as though I want to worry, and not trust. I want to steer the ship, and worry about running aground.

Today - this beautiful day - right now - I'm going to trust, and not worry.

We'll see how I do tomorrow.

Peace

Technology & Learning

2007-08-12T23:03:00.001-04:00

Doing some thinking today about how intricate, and complex the universe is. I've studied the world of electrons and electromagnetic waves a bit for my BSEE, but it strikes me how little I know of the big picture. Learning more has been my life's quest since day one, and it continues 50+ years later. The joy of learning something new is what gets me out of bed in the morning, really.

God - thanks for your exquisite creation, and for giving us the curiosity to find out more every day. Help me to keep learning as I grow older in my life here on earth. Give me a passion to seek out new things to learn every day.

Dave

Summer is GOOD

2007-07-05T22:21:00.001-04:00

July is here, and summer is darned good. It's hard to remember how cold, and snowy it was just 6 months ago here. We've been spending many nights on the deck, in the pool or hot tub, just soaking in the wonderful weather. The Independence day holiday was a family time, with lots of food, talking, playing horseshoes, going to the parade, and the park for the VFW chicken dinner - all the stuff I've grown to love about July 4th. We have it sooo good here in our little town! God has just rained down blessings on our family. Thank you Lord.

Tonight, I rehearsed at church, and it went quite well - Amy did a great job running the rehearsal. Monitor mix was quite a challenge for some of the band members tho. Went to Target to get a book, and enjoyed just walking around a bit in the store.

Off to rub my wife's feet, and go to sleep.

Dave

Big Guys Sniffle

2007-05-06T13:49:00.001-04:00

Was in church today for confirmation Sunday. 8th Graders who have committed their lives to Christ, and who made it public. We prayed over each one of them, individually. I was sitting among a bunch of guys in the congregation, and as we prayed for each one of these precious young people, I was getting a little misty-eyed. To my relief - I wasn't the only one. Several of the other guys around me were wiping their eyes by the end of the prayers.

God - Thank you for these young people who have become believers and followers of Jesus Christ. I pray that you will help us do what you need done to support each one of them during the difficult transition they all face to adulthood. Help them avoid the pitfalls and distractions that may pull them off the road you have layed out for them. In Jesus' name - AMEN.

Working With Your Hands

2007-04-24T21:43:00.001-04:00

God gave me the gift of fixing things. It's a pleasure for me to take something apart, and fix something about it that was wrong, and put it back together again. "A man can do nothing better than to eat, and drink, and find satisfaction in his work". That is what Solomon said, and I believe it. The simple pleasure of working with my hands, building something, or repairing something brings me joy. There is honor in hard work, beauty in being outside in the elements, and happiness in being fatigued at the end of the day.

God - thank you for the work we have to do, and the sense of accomplishment it brings. You bring meaning to life every day.

In the pocket

2007-03-10T21:17:00.001-05:00

I had rehearsal today with the group I do club gigs with. It was so pleasurable to play with people that connect up rhythmically, and lock in. You're just "in the pocket" of groove. There is something in my soul that needs to feel the beat of music in perfect synchronisim - it does something to me, and makes me smile. Playing bass is a great instrument for this. You can play more poly-rhythms than the drummer even.

I feel stupid sometimes thanking God for music, rhythm, and the bass, because it seems so trivial in the universe, but I do it anyway. And I thank him for putting me together with great musicians. Thank you for the ability to move my fingers on the strings, for my hearing, for my sight to see the music sheet. I could go on and on.

OverExtended

2007-03-08T21:49:00.001-05:00

Not enough time - too much to do - no time to enjoy it - too foolish to stop the crazyness.

That seems to be my lot lately.

This ride is going too fast.

And the brakes are broken.

I think my friends in other countries have it all over us in America in terms of knowing how to stop, relax, and enjoy God's creation.

Snow, Ice and Wind

2007-03-03T19:05:00.001-05:00

Drove home last night through the worst snow I've seen in a long time. I was going East on a road near my house, and the wind was whipping across the road, piling up huge drifts 12-24" high. The car just kept bogging down, as the bottom dragged a big pile of snow in the deep spots. It was an ugly time.

Got home, and huge drifts in front of the garage. Had to blast through those to get in.

Man - I AM ready for spring!!

Jeff Boughner

2007-02-28T22:09:00.001-05:00

I've been in mourning since Saturday, Feb 17th. My friend of over 30 years, Jeff Boughner passed away of cancer very suddenly at 57. Jeff was a guitarist, and a good one. He played screaming guitar lines like no one else I know. We used to get together to play freeform jazz, and he had a knack for just lighting up any groove we could come up with. I know lots of musicians, but Jeff was one of a kind. He had a very gentle personality - easy going, and always friendly. I miss him so much!

Jeff now knows it all. He has seen the face of God. I can't wait to jam with him in Heaven.

With Love Jeff - Dave

2006-09-03T23:23:00.000-04:00

We celebrated Peg's 80th birthday today, and it was an open house. Lot's of people stopped by, and it was one of those beautiful days that makes you want to sit on the deck, and just veg out. All-in-all a wonderful experience! The food was awesome, the kids had fun.
End of summer, but wow - what an end!

2006-03-19T19:28:00.000-05:00

I went on a walk today with my wife, and our dog. It was a beautiful March Day, one of those sunny days that look warmer than they really are. We walked deep into the woods across the street from our house. Toby, our dog, had a blast, and amazed me again with his energy. We saw a red-tailed hawk and spotted his nest way up in a tree.
I've always loved walking in the woods, even as a boy I spent time exploring around our house. I like to sit down for a while, and just listen to all the sounds. After a while, the animals start coming out again, and it's cool to see what kind of wild life you can see.
Thanks God for your creation!

2006-02-25T21:22:00.000-05:00

This is Toby. Today, I took him to a new world that he had never experienced before. It was the basement of our farmhouse. No big deal to you or I, but to him it WAS a big deal. Since he'd never been there, I had to pick him up, and holding him in my arms, we went down the steps. He was shaking. But I held him until we got down the stairs, and then I set him down on the concrete floor. He started sniffing around, and exploring, and after a while, he was fine.

This whole thing started me thinking about how you and I feel when we are going to a new place, or taking a risk. Toby trusted me to carry him down the stairs. But who can we trust?

I've been working harder on my trust in God. Even when I don't understand what he is doing, and I'm uncomfortable, I need to trust him. He's always come through for me in the past.

Prayer: Lord, help me let you steer. Strengthen my faith in you. I want to be your humble servant. In Jesus name, AMEN.

2006-01-16T19:46:00.000-05:00

Hi Again - January is rushing by. After a rather warm spell, it's turned cold again in Michigan. I like it that way, so no problem for me....
Played Sunday in church in the new venue at our church - which is a smaller room with chairs and tables that seats about 100. You can sit and drink coffee while the service is going on, which I like! The music was - Rockin! Nice and edgy and loud. So, with yours truely on bass, things were very enjoyable, and mucho praise for the Lord was the order of the day. The sermon is piped in from the main sanctuary by video, and projected on a giant screen, which worked out pretty well I thought.
Take some time out today, and look at one beautiful thing around you, and simply spend time in awe of our God the creator.

Peace - Dave

2006-01-01T13:58:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year!

It's new year's day, and I'm counting my blessings. My wife and I spent the night at a nice hotel downtown, and I played a sweet New Year's jazz gig on my upright bass.

Life is GOOD - Thank You God!

Dave

2005-11-15T17:57:00.000-05:00

Drove to St. Louis today. About 7.5 hours, and got an appreciation for how big America is again. I was in N. Ireland, and Scotland this summer, and the contrast is amazing. None of my friends there really understand how big this country is, because they have nothing to compare it to. Our roads are incredibly nice too compared to the UK. Wider, straighter, safer - you name it.

I'll be heading back the day after tomorrow, and I'm taking a different route to see the sights in another part of the midwest.

Have a gig Friday with Amy, and I'm really looking forward to it. We're doing a cabaret kind of set at the coffeehouse, and it should be really fun. What a blessing music is!

Say cool...

2005-11-11T18:06:00.000-05:00

Friday - good thing.

My boss Dan's last day - very bad thing....

We are all saddened by Dan's retirement. Absolutely the best boss I ever had in my 28 years of working. Dan was in our office for 16 years, and was always supportive of us, and our customers. Always positive about the future, and working to maximize our incomes and the company's profit. Always willing to listen. Shielded his people from the extra paperwork coming down from above. And a honest friend with no hidden agenda.

So I hoist a glass to you Dan, and pray that you have a fantastic journey from here on out.

I am going to miss you Dan!

2005-11-02T21:22:00.000-05:00

Had my performance review today at work. Guess what? I meet expectations! And another work year begins... I'm feeling blessed to have a job in this economy. Plants closing all around in our little town.
Went hunting last weekend, and had a total worship experience walking in the woods in God's beauty. Unfathomable beauty, incredible complexity of life surrounded by a cover of simplicity and purpose. Thank You father!
The CD is done!!! Amy did an incredible job. My first producing experience with her was really rewarding. It should be ready for sale before Christmas.

My hands tire. I'll write again soon. Meanwhile - please stop and look around you at God's creation.

2005-10-24T21:58:00.000-04:00

Workday Monday. Stress, with too many things to do. I pushed throught it, and got to 5 oclock, and suddenly, I was alone in the office. Had one of those quiet moments by myself that I appreciate so much. Then was rewarded with a taste of God's beautiful fall colors as I drove home.
Chatted with Amy about the CD project today, as time is closing in on us to get it done for Christmas. I'm still "praying big" for it to be heard by thousands of people.

2005-10-22T17:05:00.000-04:00

It was a beautiful fall day today, and I did yard work, and got ready for a bonfire tonight. Yep, we're lighting off the big pile. Looks like a good day for it - no wind, and some light rain predicted. We'll see how it goes!

2005-09-21T23:00:00.000-04:00

I worked on the studio computer today. I have a Roland digital mixer hooked up to it, and I hope to use Cakewalk to do some recording with it. So far, everything is working well. I had to find and load a new driver for Windows XP for the R-Bus interface between the mixer and the computer. What a search that was! But I found it, and got it installed. Seems to be working so far.

I'm tired, as it's 11:00, and I'm going to turn in...

2005-09-20T21:36:00.000-04:00

It was a beautiful day in West Michigan today!! I love the Fall. We finished the CD tracks Sunday, and we're heading into mixdown. Looking forward to that.

2005-09-05T00:51:00.000-04:00

Happy Labor Day! Today I'm going to get all red again - yes, the barn is getting stained some more. Almost done, and boy does it look different! That 100 year old wood just absorbs the stain like a sponge.
I feel good keeping the history of our barn alive by maintaining it. I hope to keep things up until the next family gets to live on this beautiful farm.

2005-09-01T22:38:00.000-04:00

The first day of September was beautiful. Sat out on the deck today, and just admired it. Had some friends over, and grilled some steaks... mmmm.....Looking forward to a few days off on the long weekend. I'm going to try to stain the barn a bit this weekend.I hope you have some time off too. Enjoy it!