Posted in Creativity, Culture, tagged adaptability, planning, self-care on 19 Aug 2021| 2 Comments »
I’ve had my time on stage: as a musician in large groups, as a conductor, as a soloist. Thankfully, most of my performances received applause and appreciation, but I’ve had my share of jeers, sniggers, and marks low as well as high.
The greatest accolade, however, the most palpable roar of approval ever sent my way, came the day I was wearing a tutu.
It was a lesson in adaptability, a case of accepting the inevitable and changing plans.
Posted in Culture, tagged growing old, planning, quiet living, retirement, self-knowledge on 06 May 2021| Leave a Comment »
Decades as an orchestral musician taught me the value of practice. Years of woodworking taught me the wisdom of the planning and the pre-cut double-check. A stint running a newspaper press taught me the dangers of over-confidence. Twenty summers working in my gardens taught me the peace that can come from taking the long view.
With that as preamble, it’s probably not a surprise that I am approaching my retirement with forethought, prudence, and not a few contingency plans. (more…)
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