Our first post went online November 24, 2010, and has added Trumpet related information continuously from that date until now. I have been very pleased with the content as well as the periodic comments our readers have sent in. It was my original intent to share some of my limited experiences with our readers, especially the younger players with hopes to make playing the Trumpet easier as well as more enjoyable. I have made this decision after considering several changes in my life. The most important reason to discontinue our post is for the fact that my wife, Karen has…
This completes my 50th year as a TM meditator. Thank you, Maharishi
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Since our last post on this seemingly endless confrontation with the “experts” guiding us through this maze of misinformation and downright inaccurate advice, I have decided to update my experiences on the subject of Sleep Apnea …… again. My Bipap machine stopped working several months ago and the warrantee had run out. I would have to wait two more months before my Dr. could give me a prescription for a new machine. So, I waited. My concentration and energy level dropped substantially during this time to the point that I felt unsure of my diving skills in heavy Dallas, Texas…
Time has come to solve this continuing threat of random attempts to kill innocent victims. I would like to suggest a simple yet effective solution. Both the attempt and success to kill our political leaders (President Trump and Charlie Kirk) could have been prevented if the area around the shooting had been observed through the eyes of a drone operator. Such a simple and effective preventative action could prevent the majority of these senseless attacks on our safety. How to prevent assassinations and help diminish mass shootings. 1. The use of drones, days “before” an event, could record unusual activity…
We live in a very fast passed world which includes constant innovations in all areas of our lives. Artificial Intelligence has changed the way we collect information, advancements in medicine is prolonging our lives as well as improvements even in our automobiles and manufacturing practices. But who could have predicted that printing in 3D would be helpful in prolonging my Trumpet career? During a recent biopsy of my right upper lung, I was told that I had developed cancer. That was not the information I was hoping for but during this same procedure, I also incurred another disappointment. During the…
After reading our first post, Is There A God and Can He Perform Miracles? Part 1 – Trumpet Blog , some may ask why these miraculous changes occurred? Were they simple coincidences or is there actually power in prayer? Only each individual will be able to answer this question. But, due to the fact that this is my Blog, and it is my intention to voice my opinion, here is what I have concluded. Are prayers during meditation more effective than the normal routine of praying? My wife and I have been following the practice of Transcendental Meditation from 1976…
The past year has had many unexpected turns which can test one’s faith and understanding of life. April of last year began unexpectedly when it was discovered that my wife had developed cancer in her right eye. After its extraction we were faced with the saddening fact that the cancer had already moved to her liver. We began immune therapy with a new drug developed especially for liver applications. Unfortunately, it had no effect in her case, so she then began a new treatment which she is continuing at this time. Her doctors have kept track of her condition through…
Due to the fact that this post primarily contains information related to the more limited topic of music, the original question could be restated more accurately as “Are You A Professional or An Amateur Musician”? According to the latest AI (Artificial Intelligence) source: A professional musician is someone who earns a living by performing, creating, recording, or teaching music. They may work as freelancers, be employed by institutions (e.g., orchestras, bands, schools), or work independently to create and promote their music. Their level of income and recognition can vary widely, from local performances to global fame. An amateur musician is…









