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Please forgive me. I have neither the time, nor the wherewithal to sufficiently characterize Chris, Tony and my Lifebeat: Hearts & Voices performance last night at the Robert Mapplethorp Residence (a residential treatment facility for New Yorkers living with AIDS) except to tell you that it was uncomfortable, insightful, and inspirational in nearly equal measure.…

Chris Abad and I were walking home from rehearsal Monday night when we said in near-unison, “I just want to release one great record.” I post about my music career less and less here, largely because I have less and less of a music career. I knew full well this was going to be something…

I knew I was in trouble when I found myself face down on a massage table in the Maldvives nearly a week into my honeymoon and I couldn’t silence the worries in my head. It was making me kind of nuts to be somewhere so beautiful, so tranquil, and with someone I love so much,…

It’s just another Monday night alone on the couch watching “The Bachelor.” That’s right: season eleven of ABC’s dating jaggernaut starring Brad Womack, the 34-year-old Austin, Texas-based self-made entrepreneur (aka bar owner), is winding down. And I’m watching it. I’d like to state for the record that, while I’m sure Deanna’s heartfelt “When I look…

I’m often asked why I run the New York City Marathon. Here’s my top ten. 10 – It’s There. Or, more succinctly, it’s right here! The Marathon route comes within four blocks of Abbi and my apartment. In fact, yesterday, as we barrelled towards Columbus Circle, I said to Abbi (in an attempt to galvanize…

It’s remarkable how out of shape one can feel just three days before a marathon. This was my statement to Abbigail as we began running this morning. My knees were sore (especially the one wrecked from last year’s freak slide accident). My hips were sore. I felt stiff and tired. Now, we planned the wedding…