I began teaching music in the fall of 1995. The following year, I took over the small band program at the middle school with orders from the principal to "try to grow the program." Item number 354 that a college education did not prepare me for. In a school of kids grades 6-8, there was … Continue reading ONE SMALL “YES”
Author: Patrick Moeschen
Human being since 1972.
A GAME
Recently my in-laws came to the lake to visit. My wife and I enjoy having the families together from time to time so everyone can socialize, spend time with the grandkids, and ingest copious amounts of food. When Italians and Polish cultures convene, there is food. Oh my there is food. Anyone who has in-laws … Continue reading A GAME
BALANCE
Last entry I shared a bit about shaking hands with the other side while I was in the hospital last winter. This time I want to speak with you about balance. Balance in life, which is sometimes lacking from mine, although I am thinking about it and working on it constantly. Yes, that means right … Continue reading BALANCE
N.D.E.
The term "code blue" is a hospital emergency code used to describe the critical status of a patient. Hospital staff may call a code blue if a patient goes into cardiac arrest, has respiratory issues, or experiences any other medical emergency. On January 5, 2024 at approximately 11:05 AM, one was called in Burlington, Massachusetts for … Continue reading N.D.E.
CHARGE AND SUBSCRIBE
No, that title is not a Youtube request. It's not actually a request for anything. It's a comment and a following commentary on how we all live in today's society where we all complain about our "first world" problems. I cannot possibly be the only one who has noticed that our lives revolve around subscriptions … Continue reading CHARGE AND SUBSCRIBE
IN THE RIGHT ORDER
I've written about this before, but if words are put in the right order they can build, destroy, invent, kill, praise or humble the reader. I don't claim to put the words in the right order too often but when I get close, I love sharing them with you. To be honest, I've spent a … Continue reading IN THE RIGHT ORDER
CAN YOU BLINK?
California artists Blink 182 burst on to the rock music scene in 1999 with their smash hit 'All the Small Things'. Trust me when I say that you've heard it. Twenty years later and the band has had more hits and success around the world. They are on tour right now, and just played my … Continue reading CAN YOU BLINK?
PRAISE AND DOOM
Well THAT title sure sounds deep right? Hold on, hold on, it's July and the sun is shining, birds are singing and I am writing this while sitting on the porch of my lake house in northwestern New Hampshire. It's quite different than my writings of six months ago while laying around watching the NFL … Continue reading PRAISE AND DOOM
SUMMER 1984
I was 11, getting very deep into music and although I had only been playing for a year, I was hooked on drums as well. Around this time I also have clear memories of warm weather, being up at the lake enjoying time with my cousins, fishing, rowing around, and camping out in a tent … Continue reading SUMMER 1984
INDEPENDENCE DAYS
My friends....it ain't just about July 4. When you live with chronic illness, you take the independent days whenever and however they come. It always amazes me that so many of you "ableds" that can get up, move freely and do whatever you want, still choose to sit around looking at your phone. Hell, look … Continue reading INDEPENDENCE DAYS
Moeschen! 