Monthly Archives: July 2009

My Experience with U.K. Healthcare

Posted on July 24, 2009 by fretgenie

Friday, 24 July 2009 In light of the current debate about universal healthcare in the the U.S., I would like to share an experience I had with the healthcare system in the U.K. A few years ago I slipped on … Continue reading →

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Power Napping and Creativity

Posted on July 20, 2009 by fretgenie

Monday, 20 July 2009 In Australia you see billboards along the highways urging you to pull over and take a power nap if you feel tired. As a touring musician I learned to take power naps (aka cat naps) long … Continue reading →

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Mistakes Can Be Opportunities

Posted on July 15, 2009 by fretgenie

Wednesday, 15 July 2009 A few weeks ago I went hill-walking on the outskirts of the Scottish town where I live. My goal was to climb to the top of a well-known hill forming part of the coastal headlands that … Continue reading →

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My Blue Tractor

Posted on July 14, 2009 by fretgenie

Tuesday, 14 July 2009 I bought a blue toy tractor the other day. Something about it spoke to me from the shop window. I now realize it is my metaphor for this album project…and my creative process. Tractors are about … Continue reading →

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