Reflections From The Bell Curve: Assist With a Reprise
About a month ago I used the post above to solicit input for a reprise of my course called Tunesmiths. And though initially pleased with the responses I got both online and off, that's also when my trouble began. At this point, I'm beginning to wonder when it will end.
Short version: Resolved to listen carefully to every song suggested. Created a playlist on Spotify. Been listening steadily since mid-September to determine which artists suggested to me that were not included in 2017 measure up reasonably well against those featured eight years ago. Any "new" artist making that first musical cut = research required to ensure they fit the parameters established for the original course. Getting the picture yet? Though trying not to tally hours spent so far (did I mention my slides will also need updating?), it's not pretty.
Even my meditation practice is suffering. During several recent visits to myself, instead of being present with my breathing, the soundtrack in my brain wouldn't leave me alone. I love music but I'm thinking, at minimum, I may need to go on the union clock. You know, forty-five minutes on, fifteen minutes off.
Hey Pat. I have to admit that I feel for you for what you're going through. But, at the same time, I am excited to see what the results will be. And I know that its easy for me to say this, as I'm not then putting it all together and only making a few suggestions hardly compares to preparing for your class presentation, but it is one of the things that make your classes so much fun and informative. You have to know that. The work you put in is definitely worth the end result.
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Be well,
Bob
Bob; I'll look forward to seeing you next week, my over-the-top preparation aside. Yikes!!
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