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Decide What To Be And Go Be It

As many of you know, much of my life has revolved around listening to music, searching for more and sharing what I've found.  Ironically, I do nothing in the field, except hover in the shadows of those that do.  The time spent sharing my love of music has dwindled due to this whole growing up thing.  However my love for music and time thinking of it has yet to dwindle.

Other variables in my life are starting to change yet again, opening up the ever so exciting thoughts of what I'm going to do new or different.  With these changes, I've become even more inspired for change listening to an Avett Brothers' song - 'Head Full of Doubt/Road Full of Promise'.



        When nothing is owed or deserved or expected
        And your life doesn’t change by the man that’s elected
        If you’re loved by someone, you’re never rejected
        Decide what to be and go be it






The Avett Brothers' lyrics have really struck a chord with me, that I need to spend more time choosing what happens in my life rather than being a pedestrian.  Those who know me, know I am like that in the business world, but sometimes not so much at home.  As we all know, I'll still be a slacker spending time reading about the Pittsburgh Pirates rather than getting on my bike and hitting the trails, but I really am at a crossroads of change.  In fact, I only read 3 articles on the Pirates today, got my bike to a Barr's Bikes and Boards, and started this blog.


With my wife's blessing, I've decided start sharing my musings instead of just annoying her all the time.  I think about music all the time as is, so it's time to get back to spreading my love. 


I've decided to have some regular features.  I will share some memories I have associated with songs.   I can share some love of new and old bands.   I'd like to make some recommendations as well.   Sometimes, I'll share a playlist or help my "listeners" create their own.  Lastly, I'm going to feature  on of my hobbies, finding awesome cover songs and rarely heard originals.

Wish me luck, and let me know what you think as I post!   And of course go listen to some music!

The Avett Brothers - Head Full Of Doubt/Road Full Of Promise


For more info on the Avett Brothers check out: http://www.theavettbrothers.com/us/home

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