Rummage Memories is about the connection to Grandchildren toys....

Lyrics:

Most see a rummage sale as just junk

priced at a discount to sell

a collection of things that nobody

really values anymore

Chorus

We see these as precious images 

memories of stories to be told

grand kids are too old to play anymore

it’s time for the stuff to go

 

A truck with a miniature mom and dad 

driven all over the living room floor 

six little kids who blared the horn

despite being begged to stop

 

kitchen of dishes and plastic food

made whatever grandpa ordered 

With a phone where the child server 

took the order or said we don’t have that

 

A bag of wild animals, plants and rocks 

as a barrier to the hole-to-china game  

that took 15 min to set up all up

then the battle began for real

 

A too small collection of Lincoln logs 

hardly allowed anything good to be built 

20 pc puzzles too challenging at first 

too easy when cast away

 

we hope these bring joy like it did for us

fun on the floor while on the watch 

to another grandchild or two just like ours

playing on a different floor

 

This is a song about a man who built a house and has a completely different meaning.....

Lyrics:  

 

A man had a dream for a project all alone

he could build a house on his own 

friends thought him crazy for his choice of fun  

he might not live to see it done 

 

They offered to help or it would take too long  

but he just smiled , you could be wrong 

With just his hammer and his trusted saw  

to erect his project of awe 

Chorus 1                                                

Be careful to judge a man with a dream  

he can probably do more than it would seem

It doesn’t matter how long it might take

He’s building his castle —- for its own sake

 

He found some land just far enough away

big trees to harvest to build his way

with  research on the trusses and beams.

It was easier than what it first seemed.

 

His project was taxing,  slow as some feared

it took years just to get the forest cleared

those who visited just shook their heads

talked about how this would end as they said

Chorus 2

A man with a plan gets things done as dreamed

with every day action, a full head of steam

as small as each step that can hardly show

his dedication would ——make it grow

 

The man persisted with daily labor of love

before you knew it a roof was above

The hammer worked perfect to drive nails

the saw kept sharp to rip rails.

Finale

Then one day the sun rose  bright and clear

folks could see that the finish day was here

It had all the features of his visioned plan

done by the hammer and saw…. in his hand. 

This song is about the ultimate escape.... silence.

Lyrics:

In the hustle bustle of every day

when noise is ever present in play

Its poetry to find a soundless place

and linger in its serene space

 

The hush of dawn is hope for peace

stillness of breath allows for release

hiss of a whisper offers grace

shadow movement makes for space

Chorus 

Silent probes of my brain

mutes the chatter mundane

seeking silence is my way

to gift calm to my day.

 

Promise is created with placid shift,

a sleeping child is a gift

harmony grows and wisdom improves 

a mantra that speaks in grooves

 

 

This song is about the obstacles we encounter in life...

Lyrics:

 

Everyday living can be simple and free

With time to spend as you please

What we do most comes with ease

It’s great just to let it all be

 

Once in a while a set back can hit

And disrupt our comfort zone flow

And struggle to keep ducks in a row

These things can be a real fit

Chorus

Find a way, find a way 

to handle of the junk mail of life 

find a way find a way 

to handle the junk mail of life

 

Cars that break down and have to be towed

People who don’t follow the norm

Shower water that’s barely warm

Cheating spouses who hit the road 

 

Too many rules, can’t get things done

No place to park when you are late

Buffering streaming on your hot movie date

Taxes to pay which are never fun

 

Take a break and give your self space

Go to bed early for a solid long sleep

Connect with friends you value deep

Keep everything in its proper place

 

You cannot control things that show up

You can only control your next step

Hit the delete button to remove 

And  celebrate the  easy clean up

This song is and ode to and about my mother, Phyllis.

Lyrics:

She is gone

No longer here

Just remnant of

One who was dear 

 

She is lost 

Stuck In her mind

Just a fragment 

One who was kind

     Chorus

She will leave

go to her love

where they’ll be

in heaven above

 

She is loved

just so much more

to watch her slide

hurts to the core

 

She has moved 

to a new state

a holding place

until her fate

 

She will leave

go to her love

where they’ll be

in heaven above

 

This song is about practice....to be better....

Lyrics:

On an early spring day cold and rainy outside 

A young man stopped in the café for a place to hide 

a happy place in an average small town 

serving local elders who have been around 

 

Kate the working owner gave him a welcome smile 

nodded to a booth where he could sit for a while 

He stared at the menu, so hard to make a choice 

Then he heard an old man talk in a famous voice

 

In back was the source who wore a plain western hat  

with coffee and a puzzle in the booth where he sat 

Across from him was an old worn guitar case 

with stickers and labels from all over the place

 

He walked back to the old man to sit next to the guitar

To ask a thousand questions about how he got that far 

The man looked up and being used to the approach 

Waved to say ok and shook hands without reproach 

 

The eager learner didn’t wait and got to the point

so surprised to see this man In this small town joint.

Are you the someone that we all used to know

He said i used to be that man but now it’s not so

 

The learner leaned in close and whispered, don’t you see..

Where you were and what you’ve done is where i want to be

Please tell me your secret so I can chase success

I dream to be just like you and better than the rest.

 

Better is possible

Do more of what you do. 

The world may not see it

You’ll know it’s true 

Better is possible 

Do more of what you do

The more you trust it

The world will come to y

 

The old man stretched and pushed his hat back on his head 

and smiled to think of how long it had really been.

and how much he missed it and how much joy he had.

tried to hide that it was gone  he was really sad.

 

The learner looked so young and not worn down yet

he probably could make it that’s a likely bet

he smiled then repeated what was in his head

the only words that mattered when he said. 

This is a whiny song, well kind of, about daily interactions with others.

 

Lyrics:

 

In the normal routine of every day We encounter people in lots of ways They casually ask the same old thing That all have a somewhat boring ring   With doubtful intend ask how are you take a breath then ask how’s work too at no moment listening to a word said or any deep thoughts in your head   Chorus   Nobody asks if you are happy Nobody seems to really care buy the crowd a round of drink Nobody cares how you think.    Nobody asks if you are happy Nobody seems to really care If your car and house look ideal Nobody cares how you feel     They only ask about situations faced like somehow your life can be traced they may be judging them against you  Wondering if your life is true.    Based on their idea of fortune and fame And your ability to win that game If they really cared about you a twitch They’d ask how you make life rich   So next time you see me anywhere And want to take a moment to share  It won’t be rude or even sappy To ask what makes me happy   I’ll tell you I’ve got the love of my family Plus a list of good friends a plenty I find purpose and passion to rid out strife I’ll be happy for the rest of my life 

 

 

This song is about doing things you don't like to do.

Lyrics:

When you are looking 

At the map of life

And searching for a way

To reduce your strife

 

It’s tempting to take

The smoothest road

The easiest path

To reduce your load

        Chorus

Do the hard part first

It will pay in the end

Planks are which the

abs pack will depend

The challenge of a goal

And always the worst

Do what you don’t like 

Do the difficult first 

 

Be careful about making

This simple mistake

You won’t hit your goal

like a piece of cake

They hand out trophies

for the race of being

will you say you put

effort in every thing 

  Chorus’

Did you take shortcuts

find the simple play

no stress at all as

you dodged along the way

 

Leaving out the tough

makes the machine weak

it won’t power you

to get what you seek

 

Turns your brain into mush

 it won’t serve you well

 when you need it most

 the loss is hard to quell

 

Put focus in your thoughts

put strength in your moves

push that ball fast uphill

 it shows how you improve

This is about the battle for attention between two people.

Lyrics:

I want to / send you a message,  not sure / how to reach you best, how can I / get your attention  which is / better than the rest. 

I want to/ tell you my feelings,  and show you that I care,  make sure / you’re on the wave length  make sure /  you’re ready to share. 

Is it time to talk,   should I write a note,  would you read a text,  or a song I wrote. 

I want to  / hear your response  when I / finally get through how will you /  tell me you got   what I/  sent from me to you         Is it time to shout,  wave a big flag,  sound  a loud alarm run a ziigzag. 

Use anything /to show me how, you got / what I want to say,  knowing you /  love me too, will make it a splendid day.

   Please write a memo make a funny face, pop a balloon, or  just jog in place.

Now I hope / you got it right the words I’m trying to say how we need to  / notice more of each other every day.  of each other every day.

Let’s wave our arms jump high in the air,  celebrate wide,  how much we care

It Only Takes A Moment is a coaching strategy I used to train supervisors with applications to many areas of life.

Lyrics:

Chorus 

It only takes a moment that’s so little time 

to change yourself forever 

play it forward too

what you do for others 

comes right back to you. 

It only takes a moment for you to do

 

To give recognition for a task well done

To take time to teach some one

To stop something old and start something new

To notice different things around you.

 

To learn from mistakes and leave in the past

To trust a bit more, and to forgive the last

To put things away and plan your day

To put a filter on what you say

    Bridge

To try something you haven’t done yet

To accept the present situation as perfect. 

To start liking who you are 

To show others that you care. 

   Chorus

To change your emotions by listening to a song

To admit a error and a wrong 

To heed hunches which are often right

To seek chances to feel delight. 

 

To call an old friend and say hello 

To think bigger than you normally do

To do the mundane so it doesn’t pile up

To polish your shoes to a buff

Bridge

To face what you know to be true

To call someone smarter than you

To close the door to think deep

To plants some seeds you will later reap. 

 

To make people think or feel differently

To act before you can do it perfectly

To take forward action consistently 

To make certain to get done realistically 

Bridge

To find happiness by not complaining

To give a goodbye kiss every morning

To write down stuff that you are thinking

To do some powerful questioning

Chorus