Day 3 - The Process of Surrendering Control
I love the challenge of seeing something old and run-down become something new again. In my adult life, I have renovated 4 homes. My ex-husband was a contractor and together we renovated two of the worst...
Day 2 - Processing Anger in a Primary Relationship
I knew in my heart, I didn't want to be like my grandmother. But I didn't know what else to do. Growing up, I never saw my parents have an argument. In fact, I was pretty convinced they didn’t argue....
Day 1 - Journaling - a primary tool
“I hate this class. CORE is a ridiculous idea,” I fumed to myself. I was 12 years old, and in a forced educational experience of combining History, English and Social Studies into one large, open concept...
It's time to write again!
I am returning to work after what feels like a mini-sabbatical – I have been out of the office since December 20. This extended time off really helped me to process many of the things I’ve been exploring,...
Are Alexander Technique lessons a good gift for a loved one?
Every year for quite some time now, I have put out a Holiday Lesson Package special, which is available as a decorative gift certificate for holiday gift giving. After years of doing this, I have some...
The Whirlwind of Fall
As I write this today, the temperature has dropped 40 degrees in the last 24 hours, and we have suddenly been plunged into winter in the Deep South. We don't usually have 20 degree weather here until...
It's Halloween - have you ever seen a ghost?
Have you ever seen a ghost? It’s All Hallows Eve as I write this blog, and I’m reminded I have been able to see an actual manifested ghost only once in my life. When I was about 20, I went to a party...
Thank you – With Gratitude for YOU!
Dear Friends, For over 40 years, my life followed the academic calendar. There were three truths that held true: - The beginning of the year is September. School starts after Labor Day. - The year ends...
AT, Kodály and Whole 30! (oh my)
Every music teacher has their own way of teaching. In my first college music methodology class, it was clear to me that I had a strong attraction to Kodály teaching. I love its clear sequences, and the...
How is Kodály teaching like the Whole 30 Diet?
Every music teacher has their own way of teaching. Sometimes, it takes us a long time to decide what methodology is right for us. Sometimes, if you’re like me, you know right away. From my first introductory...