In the book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, Mark Manson explains that it’s not about not giving a fuck about nothing, but not giving a fuck about the unimportant things. He talks about finding the right values to guide you. I’ve been doing a little bit of introspection about this idea and … Continue reading Not everyone likes me
I recorded a version of my song Ghosts to release to Spotify. I wanted it to have a lot of soul and give listeners the feeling of being a fly on the wall listening to it. So it’s not overly produced, crisp or clear. It was recorded by setting my phone down on top of the … Continue reading New single coming soon
Shortly after I released Shift, I was emailed by a contributor to Divide and Conquer, an independent music review site. He had come across my album on Bandcamp and reached out to let me know he enjoyed it and asked if I would submit it to the site for review. If you like the ‘90s … Continue reading Album review
As the parents of a 3-year-old, my wife and I deal with whining and attitude on a daily basis. Our daughter is at a stage where she’s constantly testing the limits and rules, trying to push as much as she can. It’s a power of wills, to see if we’ll break… Continue reading Meltdown
After 9 months, the solo project album I promised myself I would write and record is ready. It was a long time coming. It feels great to finally release music after about 15 years of writing. Listen below or keep reading. Shift. This album represents a shift in mindset and a push toward growth. I … Continue reading Shift
My band, Chiseled Lilies, played at a local open mic this week. We’ve been there a couple times before. From what I can tell, everyone there (not counting general bar patrons) are regulars who show up every week. It’s a small crowd, but they’re always pleasant and seem to enjoy it when we come. Which, … Continue reading Chiseled Lilies at an open mic
This is proving to be harder than I expected. If you’ve been following along, when we last left off I decided not to force creativity in order to create better music. So what’s happened since? Despite the hustle and bustle of moving into a new house — preparing, packing, moving, and unpacking — I continued … Continue reading Project LP Update #4
The house is quiet this morning. The kids are finally sleeping past 7:00. I know I should be using this time to exercise or be productive. But instead I’m taking advantage of the solitude to mentally prepare myself for the day. The soft pitter-patter of the rain provides a calming background noise, with the occasional … Continue reading Rainy day views from the porch
For the past couple months a team of designers has been neck deep in user research and exercises designed to help us absorb and synthesize everything we’ve learned. We started from curiosity: how can we better solve the problems small business owners are facing? We got the chance to talk with over 30 small business … Continue reading Seeking a broader perspective in design
“I’m all done” he says, halfway out of the chair already. It’s finally spring here. We’re spending as much time outside as we can this weekend. The weather is gorgeous. Just as it starts to feel too warm a breeze blows the heat away. In the distance is the sound of a neighborhood buzzing with … Continue reading “Mine is messy!”
Dan Hauk 