Postcards From J

"Your true life exists in between the period of time where you stop being an ass and something kills you. That's your life, and I just started my life." JOHN MAYER *** Honest, candid, thoughtful and positive! These are the words that first struck me after listening to this superb interview of John Mayer by Talia Schlanger. And I've listened to it twice already. Ms Schlanger did an outstanding job of conducting this with class. The questions and prompts were smart and effective. And the best part is she handled some of the obvious done-to-death talking points with such sensitivity that even JM surprised us and himself at the end to round off the perfect interview.  Set aside 35 minutes and press 'play' below to listen:   I have so many favourite bits in it! Listing a few here: On being asked whether he's nervous about his parents hearing 'In The Blood', he goes "Nah!" followed with "A good song explains its...

A new month has already begun. What will it bring? An Easter blessing? Promise of a new beginning? Whatever it may bring, I pray for strength to fight my inner demons. Renewed hope so I may love again and live again. And for nerves of steel to overcome any challenges life may throw my way.  Add to it the 'serenity prayer' which I've always loved:  "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,  courage to change the things I can,  and wisdom to know the difference."