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“Soliloquy of a road musician”-by Jim Hurst Being a road scholar - which is additional learning... 


“Soliloquy of a road musician”-by Jim Hurst


Being a road scholar - which is additional learning to this high school graduate - is something I am proud of, even if it is entirely possible and highly probable that I will never receive any certificate of completion or feel that I’ve ever learned enough to stop. Willingly at least.
Wonderful experiences, beautiful scenery, great food, new acquaintances & old friends… are all part of this wonderful journey. So are complications and frustrations, disappointments,… Read more

USA 2017... 

... and so it begins.

A new year, a new era, a new introspective. New thoughts about this country, a new President, a new set of challenges. New.

I had a good 2016, and enjoyed the successes and challenges, although each presented me with opportunity to reflect on my career in ways I don't think I had thought of before. Maybe you are this way too, but I find myself always wondering if I am doing the right thing, making the best decisions.

When things are going well, it is not a big part of my thoughts. I tend… Read more

Question: Why do women (and men) enjoy and support denigrating lyrics in music? (long-ish) 

As a musician and artist, I am always mindful of my musical efforts.  I search to find songs that express many things and offer a variety of story-lines and emotional content.  Some of it my own composition and writing, some from other sources.  It is a part of my own thoughts which reflect my upbringing and moral values.  I am a Christian.

I enjoy so many kinds of musical art for its musical content and production, the vast amount of great talent is constantly amazing to me.  I hear things that sprang…Read more

IF ONLY... 

I have wondered and wondered why things are like they are.  Why the things I feel so good about are being taken advantage of and abused by so many.  Why do folks have to get more than their fair share?  Why is it that stopping behind the white line – intended to be a place where one would stop on or just behind – is not enough?  Is there some reason that folks have to go just beyond?  Some far enough that the line may as well not exist.

As a former truck driver of many kinds but mostly 18-wheelers, I found…Read more