My Weekend Shift

It’s amazing what a little shift will do. Since the last fight I wrote about, Kat and I have been getting along wonderfully; out of and under the covers. We did yoga together this morning. That felt great, too.

My son tells me the other day he has trouble sharing his feelings with his friends when he’s upset. He withdraws; just like his old man. I tell him that’s what I do, too and how it hasn’t helped my relationships at all.

We talk about the importance of telling folks when you’re upset and what you’re upset about, but doing it in a way that doesn’t blast anybody. I mention how I’m working on doing that to improve my relationships. He’s so good at taking in feedback, the next day he talks to friend he was upset at. She says she was upset at him, because she could tell he was upset, but wouldn’t talk about it. They make a pact to communicate better with each other. I am so proud of him.

I stayed with my buddy and his wife in Florida for the weekend. My gig down there Sunday was the second highest moneymaker I’ve had this year. A fantastic reception. Called for an encore. This guy has been coming to my gigs since I was 18. He said it was the best he’s ever seen me. Said I just keep getting better and better. Boy, I like hearing that.

He is just about the nicest person I’ve ever met, so, there is that, but, he’s also been very honest when he doesn’t like something I’m doing musically or otherwise. He and his wife have given me the keys to their home, so, I can come and go as I need to whether they’re there or not. They invite me to join in on what ever they’re doing when I’m passing through. We have a flow and ease with each other that I just haven’t experienced with very many folks at all. I love this guy!

I don’t think you get to have a lot of relationships as deep and fulfilling with a friend as I have with my Florida buddy. I feel very blessed to have him in my life.