Two Elvis Moods and The Cocktail of Your Choice

Love me some Elvis!

Both Costello and Presley.

The Itunes shuffle struck gold this week with back to back Elvis. "Alison" and "Little Less Conversation."

Alison, I know this world is killing you.
Oh, Alison, my aim is true.

Baby, close your eyes and listen to the music
Drifting through a summer breeze
It's a groovy night and I can show you how to use it
Come along with me and put your mind at ease

Both struck a chord with me. Both artists made me feel something different.

I started pulling up more songs from both.

Costello was thought inspiring. Made me think. Memory filled. Presley was thoughtful. Made me forget. Present tense.

Costello is a storyteller. Presley is the story. Costello is about the lyrics. Presley is about the music.

Costello is a dark dive bar on a Friday night. Presley is a bright dance hall on a Saturday night.
Costello is beer and whiskey shots. Presley is wine and martinis.


Same first name. Same art. Different spirits, for sure.

Long live Elvis!

Dream Realized

She walked into the room.

Stunning grace.

And I was struck by her natural beauty.

I watched the way she carried herself.

I got carried away.

Mesmerized.

So confident. So elegant. So smart. So sensual.

She protected her tribe fiercely.

Wonder Woman.

I wonder…

She crossed her leg and turned to the side.

Away from me.

Hoping to get her attention.

I wanted her. I needed her. I was already falling.

I didn’t know she existed.

From that day forward, she did.

Dream realized.

To Be Essential or Not To Be Essential?

On December 18th, I was deemed non-essential for my previous company.

On March 18th, I was deemed essential for my current company.

Didn't realize one had the ability to become essential in three short months. That's a helluva online course!

The term "essential" has obviously taken on new meaning during the Coronavirus pandemic. Essential employees. Essential businesses. Essential services. It begs the question; who judges who or what is essential and who or what isn't? I would argue that just like the food chain, everyone plays an essential role but essentiality is truly in the eye of the beholder. How did I go from non-essential to essential in three short months? I didn't change. But, the people around me did.

But, here's the thing; essentiality is not to be judged by others. Essentiality is within each and every one of us. Each of us has an internal pilot light that just needs a spark to light.




Once it is lit, essentiality is born.

Don't let someone else randomly choose whether or not you are deemed essential. Discover it yourself.

Find the spark that lights the light.

These are trying times for sure. Lots of questions. Lots of doubts. But don't doubt your own essentiality.

To be essential or not to be essential? There is no question.