Topic: Random Thoughts
Getting Happy
Written on January 4, 2013 at 5:09 am, by Tim Dustrude
There is an emerging science of getting happy. Researchers are studying what brings happiness, and they’re finding patterns and similarities in the behaviors of happy people that can be reproduced in depressed people with positive results that are better than antidepressants, and with no expense or side effects. The old saying “Stop and smell the Continue Reading
Joe is playing next week!
Written on June 30, 2012 at 11:12 pm, by Ian Byington
It’s always good to hear live music…here’s a chance for July 6th (that’s a correction — I had originally put June 6th!): My name is Joe Miller and I will be giving a concert of solo classical guitar music at The Grange, July 6 at 7:30pm. I am in collaboration with my grandfather Joe Miller Continue Reading
One year old! XYZ Movements Arts looks ahead with Open House on Saturday.…
Written on January 5, 2012 at 11:32 pm, by Ian Byington
Remember last year ’round this time when Cynthia Burke got XYZ Movement Arts underway with a handful of yoga, zumba, and movement classes? (You can check the website for upcoming classes & events here.) Well, now she and her teachers are cruising into their second year full speed, and they invite you over to an Continue Reading
Looking ahead, looking behind.…
Written on January 1, 2012 at 2:49 am, by Ian Byington
One of the songs I almost always sing each new year is Both Sides, Now by Joni Mitchell…seems like a good time to share it, now, as you & I move into the wonderful chances for loving, sharing, and healing that are ours to embrace & make happen in the days ahead. Dreams & schemes…let’s go! Continue Reading
New Year’s resolution? Same as last year’s.
Written on January 1, 2012 at 1:45 am, by Ian Byington
Thanks to Jessica Nagy, Indexed.
Give yourself to love.…
Written on August 30, 2011 at 1:24 am, by Ian Byington
This little video that Devon Schwinge shot of me singing my favorite song on my favorite island is closing in on 10,000 views (and listens)… it humbles me to think that Kate Wolf’s beautiful song has touched that many more hearts. Thanks for listening! And…give yourself to love.…
It’s coming on Wednesday at the San Juan County Fair — the Trashion Fashion Show!
Written on August 15, 2011 at 9:05 am, by Ian Byington
I heard there were over 18 people entered & ready to go late last week (so, at least 19, hey), so it looks like people are getting ready for this year’s show! It’ll be Wednesday night at the San Juan County Fair — see you there! To get you in the mood, here’s the portfolio of Continue Reading
You’re not alone…
Written on August 11, 2011 at 6:39 am, by Ian Byington
Just played this at a wedding, so I reckon it’s running ’round in my head a bit.…let’s share that, hey — here’s Carole King’s song, by James Taylor…and you have a friend, you know:
Getting Happy
Written on January 4, 2013 at 5:09 am, by Tim Dustrude
There is an emerging science of getting happy. Researchers are studying what brings happiness, and they’re finding patterns and similarities in the behaviors of happy people that can be reproduced in depressed people with positive results that are better than antidepressants, and with no expense or side effects. The old saying “Stop and smell the Continue Reading

Joe is playing next week!
Written on June 30, 2012 at 11:12 pm, by Ian Byington
It’s always good to hear live music…here’s a chance for July 6th (that’s a correction — I had originally put June 6th!): My name is Joe Miller and I will be giving a concert of solo classical guitar music at The Grange, July 6 at 7:30pm. I am in collaboration with my grandfather Joe Miller Continue Reading

One year old! XYZ Movements Arts looks ahead with Open House on Saturday.…
Written on January 5, 2012 at 11:32 pm, by Ian Byington
Remember last year ’round this time when Cynthia Burke got XYZ Movement Arts underway with a handful of yoga, zumba, and movement classes? (You can check the website for upcoming classes & events here.) Well, now she and her teachers are cruising into their second year full speed, and they invite you over to an Continue Reading

Looking ahead, looking behind.…
Written on January 1, 2012 at 2:49 am, by Ian Byington
One of the songs I almost always sing each new year is Both Sides, Now by Joni Mitchell…seems like a good time to share it, now, as you & I move into the wonderful chances for loving, sharing, and healing that are ours to embrace & make happen in the days ahead. Dreams & schemes…let’s go! Continue Reading

New Year’s resolution? Same as last year’s.
Written on January 1, 2012 at 1:45 am, by Ian Byington
Thanks to Jessica Nagy, Indexed.

Give yourself to love.…
Written on August 30, 2011 at 1:24 am, by Ian Byington
This little video that Devon Schwinge shot of me singing my favorite song on my favorite island is closing in on 10,000 views (and listens)… it humbles me to think that Kate Wolf’s beautiful song has touched that many more hearts. Thanks for listening! And…give yourself to love.…

It’s coming on Wednesday at the San Juan County Fair — the Trashion Fashion Show!
Written on August 15, 2011 at 9:05 am, by Ian Byington
I heard there were over 18 people entered & ready to go late last week (so, at least 19, hey), so it looks like people are getting ready for this year’s show! It’ll be Wednesday night at the San Juan County Fair — see you there! To get you in the mood, here’s the portfolio of Continue Reading

You’re not alone…
Written on August 11, 2011 at 6:39 am, by Ian Byington
Just played this at a wedding, so I reckon it’s running ’round in my head a bit.…let’s share that, hey — here’s Carole King’s song, by James Taylor…and you have a friend, you know: