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Discovering the song in the heart after living in a culture of fear

By James Newcomb | September 26, 2021 | Comments Off on Discovering the song in the heart after living in a culture of fear

Imagine existing in a professional music environment where fear is the dominating factor in everything you do. You miss a note and immediately get the stink eye from the maestro, fearful that one more misstep and you’ll be out on the street, without a job and no hope of ever getting one again. The maestro even…

The most passive-aggressive tenant in the history of tenants

By James Newcomb | September 25, 2021 | Comments Off on The most passive-aggressive tenant in the history of tenants

This email is kind of funny and is something my wife Sana and I had a good laugh over. As I’ve mentioned before, I recently returned to Virginia Beach after a long stay living with Sana in Hanoi, Vietnam. The place I’ve rented is a bit interesting. It’s technically on farm land but within the…

Why I have only 3 listeners

By James Newcomb | September 24, 2021 | Comments Off on Why I have only 3 listeners

Something I like to do when I’m doing a podcast interview is to tell the person on the other end something along the lines of, “Don’t worry if you mess up, there’s only 3 people listening.” It’s meant to put people at ease, to just relax and be themselves and not be thinking about all…

All I really need is a song in my heart

By James Newcomb | September 23, 2021 | Comments Off on All I really need is a song in my heart

One of the great joys I’ve experienced, not just in the last few weeks being back in Virginia Beach, but throughout the last 7 years is my son Gabriel. He’s always been a joy to be around, listens well, has gone through a lot with the separation of his parents over the last 3+ years,…

Why I have only 3 listeners

By James Newcomb | September 21, 2021 | Comments Off on Why I have only 3 listeners

Something I like to do when I’m doing a podcast interview is to tell the person on the other end something along the lines of, “Don’t worry if you mess up, there’s only 3 people listening.” It’s meant to put people at ease, to just relax and be themselves and not be thinking about all…