Buddy Comfort: News - Journal

On Sunday, October 28th, I'll be the guest soloist at Unity Temple of Santa Cruz. The service is at 10 AM with Rev. Kathy McCall.

Unity Temple is located on Broadway near the intersection of Ocean.

Listening to tapes of performances and rehearsals and studio takes of myself on solo piano, hurdy gurdy, zither, and guitar - new songs as well as old songs never released. Looks like about 6 CDs worth of material, needing more studio time. Looking to find funding for this project and incorporate some masters already started, as well as recordings of some live performances spanning 25 years or so (Zellerbach Auditorium, Masonic Auditorium, Palace of Fine Arts, Grace Cathedral, Berkeley Greek Theater, Mt. Tam Amphitheater). Also some great songs from my out-of- print first album that was on the Hearts of Space label. Will include some cosmic folk songs that would have been hits in the 1600's, as well as some more contemporary reflective personal songs and chants about connecting with Spirit that I've shared with many people over the years. I'm getting excited about the project. In preliminary stages now. Will keep you posted.

Blessings,

Buddy

I'm walking the sunset beaches and searching for answers. Saw a brilliant
sunset last night (Christmas eve) and dolphins jumping from the water near the shore. The crimson and lavender sky lit up the sweeping angel winged
clouds and a cluster of small cloud puffs that were in the shape of a
smiling whale. To the south of the smile was the faint silver curve of a
new moon.

Sending all greetings for a good solstice and prayers for a healthy, joyful, loving, peaceful, and
abundant Christmas and new year.

I'm currently living in the Carmel, CA area and marveling at the fine white sand of the beaches and the abundance of wildlife deeper in Carmel Valley. I've seen a wild boar, a badger, foxes, bobcats, coyote, rabbits, raccoons, deer, quail with their babies dashing across the road, wild turkey with their young ones, acorn woodpeckers, magpies, hawks, opossum, a peacock, pelicans both brown and white, many types of gulls, cormorants, sea lions, sea otters, Orcas and more. I've heard great horned owls and the past few nights a very melodic owl of unknown name outside my window. I found the owl's small feather on the path outside my door.
This is a vast marine and wildlife sanctuary, which is a legacy for future generations if it's protected.
I'm just starting to explore the beauty and subtle treasures here.

More later.

Buddy

On Sunday, August 6th, I'll again be the guest soloist at Unity Temple of Santa Cruz. The service is at 10 AM with Rev. Kathy McCall who will speak about imagination and creativity.

I'll also be performing in concert there at 7:15 pm. after the pot luck dinner which starts around 6 pm.
They have a great piano and I'll have my hurdy gurdy with me, to share some familiar and recently penned songs.

Unity Temple is located on Broadway near the intersection of Ocean.

Love to see you all there.

On Sunday, July 2nd,
I'll be returning as soloist to Unity Temple of Santa Cruz. The service is at 10 AM with guest speaker, Jeremy Taylor, who is an expert on dreams. The title of his talk is "Healing Dreams".

Unity Temple is located on Broadway near the intersection of Ocean.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

On Sunday, June 25th I'll be returning as guest soloist to Pacific Coast Church in Pacific Grove. The service is at 10 AM with Dr. Bill Little. I always enjoy his talks.

Location:
522 Central Ave.
Telephone:
(831) 372-1942
www.pacificcoastchurchpg.org
Looking forward to seeing you there.

Met some nice folks at Unity Temple last Sunday.

Rev. Kathy's message was centered on St. Francis' Prayer, known as the "Simple Prayer".

"Lord make me an instrument of they peace.
Where here is hatred let me sow love.
Where there is injury, pardon.
Where there is doubt, faith
Where there is despair, hope.
Where there is darkness, light.
Where there is sadness, joy.
Oh, Divine Master grant that I may not
So much seek to be consoled, as to console.
To be understood, as to understand.
To be loved, as to love.
For it’s in giving that we receive.
It’s in pardoning that we are pardoned.
And it’s in dying that we are born into eternal life."

Good concepts to be mindful of and to take to heart.

I’ve been invited to come back to sing on Sunday morning later in the summer and also do a concert.

Look for the date in the calendar.

On Sunday, May 21st I'll be the guest soloist at Unity Temple of Santa Cruz. The service is at 10 AM with Rev. Kathy McCall.

Unity Temple is located on Broadway near the intersection of Ocean.

Looking forward to singing songs from "Brother Sun, Sister Moon" and seeing you there.

I serendipitously was able to participate in Helen Jerene Malcom's amazing Vision Painting workshop during the month of March. I made some new friends and was able to explore another side of my creativity that had been relegated to drawing doodles since a few art classes as a child.
She guided us to become as a child and just explore colors and brush strokes without judgement.
The level and content of the paintings by the group was awe-inspiring. Each person brought their unique being to the visual expression. We displayed our work at a show at the end of the month for the staff and guests and got some great feed back. I hope to take pictures and post them here at a later date.
I had a great time and am grateful for the gift.

www.bigsurartist.com

I will be participating as a work scholar in a month long workshop with Charlie Bloom, "a journey into the province of the soul".
Looking forward to being in the beauty and nature of Esalen that holds the space for deep insights and growth.
May you all stay healthy and follow your truth and passion. www.Esalen.org.

Was in a New Year meditation retreat at the Assisi Centro Ritiri with a group of beautiful souls from Germany, Austria, Denmark and the US.
There was lots of time for quiet reflection and gathering insights.
I played songs and we visted many powerful sacred sites including the tombs of St. Francis and St. Claire. Also the large Cathedral (Santa Maria of the Angels) that contains the site of the little chapel and community St. Francis created and the place where he left his body from this life.(the Porziuncola and Chapel of the Transito).

From the retreat came this prayer:

Peace in my heart.
Peace in all hearts.
Peace in all Families.
Peace in all Communities.
Peace in all Countries.
Peace on the Earth.

Forgiveness in my heart...
Love in my heart...
Compassion in my heart...
Light in my heart...
Joy in my heart...
(you choose ...)

There is still snow on the top of Mt. Subasio and the sun is out today.

Preparing to return to California.

Blessings,
Buddy

Dear Friends,

Sending you Greetings of Peace from Assisi Italy, the home of St. Francis.

I’ve been here for several months playing music for deeply seeking and receptive folks at retreats and concerts.

Just had a great intimate house concert last Wednesday evening.

I’m enjoying the aesthetic sensibility and how the Italians embrace and live from the centering place of the family. I have met some very perceptive and openhearted people from all over the world. I am grateful for having the opportunity to share my music with such good souls.

i'm really excited about my new website. It’s still being refined. CD Baby is the best!

My CD, "Brother Sun Sister Moon", is quite popular here, and is available if you would like to give some as gifts. If you want to order just email me at buddy@buddycomfort.com or look at the products page.

Wishing you many blessings in your life.

Buddy Comfort