Today, April 11th is the 48th anniversary of the passing of my brother Marc. I like to do positive things on this day now as it was a traumatizing and painful experience for me, my family, and our friends and neighbors.

I have a short story I want to tell you that took place between Marc and me in the back seat of my mom's car while driving out to Long Island to visit our grandparents. It wasn't funny at the time. But has become a fun memory for me and something I now do to drive my family nuts, LOL!

Ah, the feelings of young first love! Having lived for multiple decades, I appreciate my youthful experiences of falling in love. Well, "in like" is more like it at that age. 1974, as I approached my 12th birthday. A new classmate entered Horizon School. Her name was Peri Belleman.

I think every hormone in every part of my body came alive! Every move she made, I watched, every word she spoke, I listened. But in those days. I was shy when it came to talking to girls. Somehow, I found a way to talk with Peri, and a friendship started. And that rolled into her and me, becoming boyfriend and girlfriend.

What I could have never known was our hormones were about to be put on blast!

Music is healing. It's a powerful healer. It's an essential part of my healing practice. Along with music, there are six essentials that I use every day.
I created three of them and will share with you, and three have been recognized by doctors, gurus, healers, herbalists and coaches from all walks of life.

They are the BedRock of my life and what I know, and have come to believe to be the cornerstones of mental, emotional, and physical health.

oin me on this episode as I drop my latest single "Take It Higher"! 🎶

But wait, there's more! Right after the premiere, don’t touch that dial. I’m here for an exclusive celebration of the song. 🎉 I'll be delving into the creation process and all the behind-the-scenes stories. It's not just a release; it's a journey into the heart of the music.

This marks my first release in three years, and I can't wait to share this special moment with you. Your presence will make it even more memorable! 🚀 #TakeItHigher #PodcastCelebration #BehindTheMusic

I've lost count of how many times my grandmother told me I have diarrhea of the mouth! She was right. I love to talk! I was so excited to do this episode. I talked and talked until I was exhausted, and then I talked some more! 

It's 2024. Let's go back to the times and music of 50 years ago to 1974 when Michael Jackson was 16 years old, and Barry White had the biggest hit in the nation!

I believe that each year, life should move ahead in love and peace. Our life experience should not be of pain, anger, and enrage. I'm not suggesting we should all be tip-toeing through the tulips all day. But make a weekly conscious choice to find peace and joy.

The holidays bring a sense of peace, calm, and joy. Folks are nicer and less stressed. The energy of love throughout the world is felt by most.

My dream is for love, calm, joy, and peace to continue long after the holiday season ends and into everyday life. What does it take to make this a reality?

An awareness that it's possible. And the belief that you can do it.

Happy Holidays

It's that time of year! Time to be happy, full of joy and peace. Yet, Many of us easily fall into deep thought, thinking about those we love who have passed on. I'm there with you! For me, it's my dad, my older sister, my little brother, my grandparents and many more. And with all these holiday feelings bottled up inside of me. This year is compounded with local and global unrest. 

Israel and Hamas, the war between Russia and Ukraine. Africa fighting back from oppression and colonialism, will there be another Civil war in America? Disease, healthcare, global warming, mass shootings, and growing inflation. These are the thoughts ruminating in our minds. For the first time since the existence of man, we have created a perfect storm of multiple simultaneous global self-destructive conditions. 

How do we enjoy Holidays or celebrate a New Year with mankind spinning out of control around us? 

I wish I had the answer. I prefer to share my thoughts, dreams, and things I do to remain sane and calm.

We are so entangled in our cultures that breaking free from the script seems unimaginable. We've bought into the idea that culture defines us. Don't get me wrong; culture is fantastic for connecting, but it shouldn't be our default setting.

The subject matter in this Back in The Dave episode is particularly sensitive, and my perspective may not align with the mainstream narrative. I'm aware that I'm asking people to challenge deeply held beliefs and consider a different perspective for what I believe is a greater good.

Despite wrestling with self-doubt, I found the courage to put this episode out there. It wasn't just a personal revelation but also the encouragement I received from various sources, including a serendipitous YouTube video, a heartfelt conversation with my wife on an unrelated topic, and a thought-provoking movie. It felt like the universe was urging me to share this message.

So, in the end, I decided to put it out into the world, allowing you, my fans and listeners, to engage with it and draw your conclusions.