We bought a car last week because our old car was going to require really expensive repairs, and we thought it was best to cut our losses and not throw good money after bad. We got the same model of car but just a newer model, and hopefully this one will be more trouble-free. I like to drive my cars until they wear out as opposed to trading them in, but the last couple haven’t gone more than 130,000 miles or so. That has me thinking about knowing when to cut my losses about a lot of things in life. I’m not a very decisive person. I like to go with the flow, and I often follow that flow down a river that dwindles into a creek and then into a dry arroyo. I’m just not someone who likes to give up on a situation. I don’t know if that’s a good thing. It’s not very strategic at the least, but then I’m not a very strategic person. I figure that things come into my life for a reason, and I try to give them the respect I feel they deserve. I suppose it could also be a lack of ambition, but then I believe that we should bloom where we’re planted. I think some of this attitude comes from our upbringing, and some of it comes from our physical makeup like hormones and testosterone, and some of it comes from our life philosophy. It’s such an interesting thing how we proceed with our daily lives and the life choices we make. Other things in life that have to do with cutting losses could be relationships or jobs or houses or retirement decisions. I think about these things as the days go by, but for the most part I just try to live my life by contributing what I can to make life better for all of us. Hmmm…cutting losses. Do you, too?
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What have I been up to?
I had 12 senior facilities last week, but two had to be cancelled with COVID outbreaks. I’m wearing masks more and more at the ones that don’t have outbreaks for caution’s sake. I know this isn’t the norm for most folks out and about, but it’s a reminder that there are still diseases to be aware of, and I’m happy to try to keep the older and more immune-compromised folks safe whom I interact with.
My Wednesday online show was Halloween songs, and there were some really good ones. I think everyone had a good time with a lot of smiles and a few shivers. I sure enjoyed it!
My Sunday online show was favorites and requests, and there were some really good songs there also. This is such a wonderful group of folks I get to play and sing for.
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What am I up to this week?
I have 9 senior facilities this week although I’m pretty sure one will have to cancel again since they’re probably still in outbreak. I’m doing Halloween shows for the most part, and I’m having a ball doing them.
My Wednesday online show 7-8:45 mountain time will be Halloween songs again this week. I will perform different songs than I did last week. These are such energetic shows, and it’s so much fun to come up with spooky backgrounds and things to wear. Come on out and join in!
Saturday 7-9 mountain I’m doing an online show of Philmont songs for my Philmont friends on my Philmont Songs Concert Facebook page that should be a fine time. I love staying connected to so many friends from my days at Philmont, and the songs I know from those days are old friends and gems that I like to play. If you’re in this group or like those songs then come on out!
My Sunday online show 7-8:45 mountain time will favorites and requests as always. I keep trying to learn new requests from folks as they come up, and there is always something wonderful that happens at these shows between the music and the friendship that is shared. Come on out if you can!
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That’s it for this week. I hope you are healthy and happy and enjoying the Fall.
Best always,
Tom
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Details this week:
Who: Tom Munch
What: playing and singing an online concert of Halloween songs
Where: facebook.com/tom.munch and tommunch.com/online-concerts
When: Wednesday, October 25, 7-8:45 pm mountain time
Who: Tom Munch
What: playing and singing an online concert of Philmont songs
Where: facebook.com/groups/1176893032692370 and tommunch.com/online-concerts
When: Saturday, October 28, 7-9 pm mountain time
Who: Tom Munch
What: playing and singing an online concert of favorites and requests
Where: facebook.com/tom.munch and tommunch.com/online-concerts
When: Sunday, October 29, 7-8:45 pm mountain time