9/11/2025

9/11 is still such a vivid memory for me. I know where I was, what I was wearing, where I ate for lunch and who I was with. My company lost people in the towers that were there for a conference. People I was surrounded by got calls from family that were fleeing the building. They made it out.

A few weeks later, U2 played Beautiful Day and MLK and Pride (In the Name of Love) as part of the Super Bowl entertainment.

Beautiful Day was joyous and empowering, a fist in the air, but MLK into Pride broke me. Seeing all those names.

Music can make a different in this broken world. I only hope it's not too late.

Never forget.

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Fang

For some reason I've been thinking back on the pets in my life this week.

We had a dog named "Poot" when my parents were still married and living in Miami. Part poodle, part terrier. He was awesome.

After they divorced my Dad got me a new dog when I was in L.A. for Summer visitation. I think he hoped that that would make me want to live with him full time, but being a kid I didn't understand any of the dynamics of the situation. I was just glad to be with him and SUPER excited to meet the new doggo.

I loved him instantly and we were inseparable. It was heartbreaking to leave. I cried. I always did anyway. Still, I would see him at Christmas for a few weeks and we'd be reunited and I couldn't wait!

Once I got there my Dad told me that he got rid of the dog. It was too much for him to take care of by himself. I was devastated.

This week I was thinking back about him and I could not remember his name. I nearly had a panic attack about it. How could I not remember his name?

Knowing I had some pictures of him on my computer I pulled them up and instantly teared up.

His name was "Fang" and he was a very good boy.

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Jax - Victoria's Secret - Guitar Lesson and Tutorial

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IDLES - A Hymn - Guitar Lesson and Tutorial

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Bob Dylan - Knockin' on Heaven's Door - Guitar Lesson & Tutorial

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CHiiiLD - 13 Months of Sunshine - Bass Lesson & Tutorial

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