Ever have one of those moments when you reconnect with a passion you'd forgotten? That's exactly what this episode captures as I venture out for my first recorded walk in months, combining exercise with podcasting on a beautiful August morning in California.
The rhythmic sound of footsteps becomes the backdrop for reflections on how easily "life gets in the way" of our best intentions. Despite my New Year's resolution to maintain regular aerobic activity, I've let that particular commitment slide while keeping up with other exercises. There's something powerful about finally lacing up those shoes again and feeling your heart pump as you move through the neighborhood.
Meanwhile, I've rekindled another dormant passion by reuniting with bandmates from around 2012. Our recent Saturday night rehearsal was electric, especially with my brother Steve joining on percussion. We're diving into classic album rock – UFO, Aerosmith, Stone Temple Pilots, Nazareth – creating that wall of sound that gives me such a charge as the vocalist. I take you through our setlist and share what makes performing with a live band so exhilarating after all these years.
The episode also explores the fascinating personality archetypes within rock bands: the high-energy drummer, the steady bassist, the spotlight-seeking lead guitarist, and the charismatic vocalist connecting with the audience. How accurate are these stereotypes? Do they match your experience?
Between waiting three months for my driver's license renewal and paying tribute to recently departed rocker David Roach of Junkyard, this episode weaves together the threads of everyday frustrations and enduring passions that make up a life well-lived.
Have you reconnected with something that once brought you joy? What passion might be waiting for you to make space for it again? Take a walk with me and let's explore these questions together.
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By Pat Walsh
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Ever have one of those moments when you reconnect with a passion you'd forgotten? That's exactly what this episode captures as I venture out for my first recorded walk in months, combining exercise with podcasting on a beautiful August morning in California.
The rhythmic sound of footsteps becomes the backdrop for reflections on how easily "life gets in the way" of our best intentions. Despite my New Year's resolution to maintain regular aerobic activity, I've let that particular commitment slide while keeping up with other exercises. There's something powerful about finally lacing up those shoes again and feeling your heart pump as you move through the neighborhood.
Meanwhile, I've rekindled another dormant passion by reuniting with bandmates from around 2012. Our recent Saturday night rehearsal was electric, especially with my brother Steve joining on percussion. We're diving into classic album rock – UFO, Aerosmith, Stone Temple Pilots, Nazareth – creating that wall of sound that gives me such a charge as the vocalist. I take you through our setlist and share what makes performing with a live band so exhilarating after all these years.
The episode also explores the fascinating personality archetypes within rock bands: the high-energy drummer, the steady bassist, the spotlight-seeking lead guitarist, and the charismatic vocalist connecting with the audience. How accurate are these stereotypes? Do they match your experience?
Between waiting three months for my driver's license renewal and paying tribute to recently departed rocker David Roach of Junkyard, this episode weaves together the threads of everyday frustrations and enduring passions that make up a life well-lived.
Have you reconnected with something that once brought you joy? What passion might be waiting for you to make space for it again? Take a walk with me and let's explore these questions together.
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