There's no escaping it.
Where once ideal circumstances existed...
... now exist challenges and responsibilities.
Make the time to play guitar. To write. To be creative.
But not at the expense of the things that are your ultimate priority.
Family first always.
Especially when taken out by the norovirus.
Disinfect every surface, people.
Or suffer the consequences.......
This is the first day of 2026 that I will not play guitar.
Which is fine. I'm slightly bummed, but it also means I will be that much more motivated to get right back at it as soon as I have the chance.
I miss my guitar, which is a solid feeling. It means I love it, too.
Almost as much as I miss and love my family.
But not quite...
There are plenty of things commanding my attention these days.
Family. 2 younger children. My teenage son. My amazing wife. Work. Household tasks. Listening to music. Reading. Social media.
I made a pledge to play guitar every day as long as I'm not traveling for work.
But... my attention gets pulled in all sorts of directions.
So I make sure to leave my guitar where I will see it and be reminded to pick it up.
In the kitchen. In the living room. In my workspace at home.
It helps me keep my promise.
