A random sequence of events involving @Wawa and Yacht Rock led to @KeithUrban providing a temporary soundtrack for a happy mental place. And for that I’m grateful. #wawa #keithurban #yachtrock tinyurl.com/3jkezfsh

Attempting and ultimately failing to use my “coconut argument” with our kids drove home how we’re always better off owning our bad habits than explaining them away. #parenting #habits #coffee tinyurl.com/yx36cahn

From me seeing Cinderella in concert this past Friday night at an area ballroom to our daughter hearing a 2012 song by Justin Bieber and Nicki Manaj, nothing quite drives home the power of nostalgia like music. #music #nostalgia #perspective tinyurl.com/5yutndua

Castle Rat, a rising band from Brooklyn, is doing for Metal music what the late Terry Pratchett did for Fantasy literature – bringing humor and levity to a genre sorely in need of it. #castlerat #metal #terrypratchett tinyurl.com/4xxbrdk7

I took a victory lap after successfully bending reality to my will; only to get tripped up by a perception that, as always, trumped reality. #perception tinyurl.com/yh8fc6vc

How a local concert by Long Island-reared guitar greats Joe Satriani and Steve Vai embodied a uniquely Minnesotan pejorative: “That’s different.” #joesatriani #stevevai #concert #guitar tinyurl.com/mw44hana

Nothing helps chisel away at petty self-absorption like doing something you suck at in front of friends. #friendship #ego tinyurl.com/4hpubbn6

My Maker’s Mark, Goodfellas and Donovan journey, with family bonding at its center. #makersmark #goodfellas #donovan tinyurl.com/32kcmu44

Except for quickly introducing the band, Pat Metheny let his awe-inspiring virtuosity and dedication to craft do the talking during last night’s performance at @DakotaMpls in Minneapolis. Thanks @jonbream for the photo. tinyurl.com/ykynk33b

How curated Spotify playlists and YouTube videos have become our new mix tapes, offering impactful ways to convey friendship and more. #mixtapes #music #friendship tinyurl.com/533jxyw9

If you’re like me, you have a whole list of local businesses you keep meaning to check out but never get around to it. Fortunately, Record Store Day and Independent Bookstore Day offer as good a reason as any. #recordstoreday #independentbookstoreday tinyurl.com/2j3war7s

On how easy it is to tip the scale, literally and figuratively, from fulfillment to over-indulgence. #food #wellbeing #choices tinyurl.com/ephzczv9

How listening to Classical music has given me clarity on how better off we’d be letting all that we don’t truly connect with metaphorically hum away in the background. #music #perception #choice tinyurl.com/yp4k7a9h

How a recent road trip taught me that no, ignoring something most assuredly won’t make it go away and yes, all of us can call upon some degree of fix-it skills when needed. #travel #DIY tinyurl.com/yu5kmy97

Whether we realize it or not, most us either follow the approach of famed producers Rick Rubin or Robert John “Mutt” Lange in our personal and professional lives. So, are you a Rick or a Mutt? #music #rickrubin #muttlange tinyurl.com/mu63sc9b

📷 On learning how getting outside my comfort zone requires, dare I say it, actually being uncomfortable. #digitalnomad #remotework #travel #routines tinyurl.com/va7j8ush

How a game I used to play with our sweet then-toddler son and a darkly comedic HBO series highlight two distinctive points the parenting journey. #parenting #thechaircompany tinyurl.com/yy53un5f

How an enjoyable and restorative visit to The Salt Cave in Minneapolis with my wife and daughter drove home how “woo-woo” is a fun expression but a needless barrier. #wellness #relaxation tinyurl.com/y5h9prma

I'm not a huge Hip Hop fan but interestingly, one of the genre’s distinctive songs has played an outsize, joyous role in my parenting journey. tinyurl.com/2w5cjcrr

Lately I’ve found myself using the term “grace” quite a bit and meaning it. So, I figured I should explore what it means. #religion #spirituality tinyurl.com/bdcm2uzs