I am a musician, an artist, and a lover of life. I am a retired professor of graphic design who now restores and repairs violins and associated string instruments. The mountains and desert are my home.
All sentient beings are connected spiritually and cosmically. Thus we need respect and honor all life, no matter who or what they are.
What Gives Me Hope
That there is a rising consciousness in the world and peoples will rise above the greed, ,fear, anger and hate that seems so prevalent in the present time.
If I were Mayor, I'd make the world a better place by
Declare that everyone must meditate at least 30 minutes a day, work a four day week and have at least six weeks vacation every year..... mandatory, no excuses.
What/who changed my life and why
The books: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, and The Peaceful Warrior. Awesome.