A holiday wish for us…

2008 has been an interesting year.
2009 will be a challenge. Or a right bastard. Or both.
The ability to find the things in our lives that are important and basic to what we need will become more important than ever before. The excessive things in our lives may need to fall away, and we’ll come to recognize that which does truly sustain us.
The power that art, music and creative pursuit provide are now more important than ever. We will need these things to balance out the practical and numerical parts of our lives; we need to rediscover the simple pleasures that we get from seeing and creating art, and from making and dancing to music. Especially when we feel that it’s the last thing we should do, that’s usually a sign that we need to do it more.
Art still matters.
Music still matters.
And they both give as good as they get. More important that we remember to bring our best each time.
Peace and love for you and yours during this holiday season.
Share the simple gifts you have with others and let yourself be empowered by what they offer as well.
And thank you for all the support you’ve given to me and my work.
If it gives you happiness, joy, something to think (or swear) about, or entertains you, then my job is done.
And for God’s sake, get out and shake your ass to some music this season!
Year end thoughts coming soon…