January 30, 2005 - I've been thinking that what I need is a time machine. I imagine a lot of people would want one too, if I had one. Not because I think people want what I have, although I certainly have surrounded myself with a lot of wonderful things, but because time is becoming in short supply as I fill my life with people and activities. Today I got to see my friend Grant for some jazz improvisation, Tom Crookham and Angela for dinner, my sister at church, and Christie for church and dinner. I managed to sneak in a little cleaning, made myself lunch, and bam, the day is gone, only to appear as a memory in my past. There are so many other things that I would have loved to do today, in addition to the things that I did. It would be great to see more of my friends, spend more time with my family, take the dog I don't have for a walk, visit the museum, etc. I'm sure that most other people feel the same way about their lives...there isn't enough time to do everything. This is becoming more of theme for me lately because people have been asking me how many bands I am in and I tell them it depends on what day it is. I play at church, in a big band, in a rock band, in jazz combos for gigs, and in a blues band. I could be in two other bands easily if I had the time for it...