Music, books, artists, and other things I love.
Last year I started memorizing poetry. Why? Obviously because I want to impress people. Ok, well, no––mainly because I want to keep my brain healthy. I heard a neuroscientist say the best way to do that is to keep learning new things. Why not learn and memorize some of the greatest formed sentences? This one […]
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I was walking out to the the studio to send my 3 on THU newsletter. My wife Heidi was baking my favorite muffins. I told her I only had two things to share this week instead of three, and I wasn’t sure what to do. “How about sharing this recipe?” So, without further ado, here’s
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If you’ve ever dealt with loss and grief, I recommend the Netflix series After Life. Ricky Gervais deals with the subject head on using Tony, a character who has lost his wife to cancer. I know, it sounds depressing. But, honestly, give it a go––it’s hilarious and comforting. Plus, he’s using a song of mine
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Of the books I read in 2019, I highly recommend these. There’s a little something for everyone: historical fiction, business, memoir, creative writing, self-help — even a children’s book (which you probably know of).
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Last night around dusk, from our kitchen window I looked out into the backyard. Heidi was holding Lorentz, watering the garden. Silas and August were playing in the dirt. It was a simple moment in time. I felt grateful to be alive and blessed to have what’s been given to me.
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Sometimes I get caught up in the hustle of just surviving. My to-do list is out of control. I feel like I’m in a pinball machine, deflecting from one bumper to the next, reacting rather than controlling the situation. By the end of the day I’m exhausted, but I can’t tell you if I’ve done
At least once a year I read a book by my favorite author Jon Hassler. I’m always trying to write songs like Jon Hassler wrote books. Seemingly ordinary, small-town characters living in northern Minnesota. But once you get to know them, they tug at your heart and stick with you.
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I’m happy to share this live session of “Everything is Temporary.” Directed by Josh Gilligan. Hope you enjoy. Love, Aaron
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I made you a playlist of my favorite songs. I hate to even call them songs. They’re more like friends who’ve helped me at different times in life. They’re also just good company if you’re alone, or throwing a dinner party, painting, driving, whatevering.
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