The year end is fast approaching. The older I get the faster the days seem to fly. Well, it’s that time of the year when we need to step back and take a look at where we are headed and where we might want to change direction. I thought I would raise some questions, some food for thought, as we close the first decade of the 21st century and open the second decade.

“Mommy, is it true that Santa brings us presents?”

Sometimes a musical instrument can take on a personality that makes it as recognizable as the artist who plays it. This is certainly true of guitars. Eric Clapton has his well-worn Blackie. Willie Nelson has his rode-hard Trigger.