Executive function is simply acting in accordance with the laws of karma. Or so it seems to me at this moment. You can cruise around your sundrenched town With the radio up and the windows down Run a stop light or pop a beer Til the red lights flash in the rear view mirror. …
Here’s an old song, but a song I have always loved. I wrote it for a Thanksgiving celebration many years ago, but somehow the simple story is speaking to me right now. She said, “I had a pretty rough start. My mom and my dad poked holes in my heart. They raised me on …
It is beyond belief, but I think we have to not just shake our heads but keep speaking up, standing up, and not letting this madness normalize. I was inspired by the marches on Saturday. Just being in the midst of signs and hats and chants and even joy filled my spirit. Now for the …
Jack Pearson was a wonderful singer, musician, songwriter and storyteller. And an all around kind, joyful, generous, funny, and deep human being. Jack died of infection and cancer after a short stay in the hospital. His son Peter wrote amazing blog pieces on his father’s progress and ultimately his death. Jack and I knew each …
Music in language, play and Reggio. Brigid Finuncane writes a wonderful blog on a variety of topics in music and learning. Always inspiring. Explorations of music, art, creativity by Deirdre Recter. Very interesting work. Joanie Calem is a very fine musician and educator. Her blog explores many important issues. last of all, an excellent collection …
Here’s a very singable song that was appreciated by many at the CMN gathering in Los Gatos. Fun, upbeat, and easy to get going on. And who doesn’t love the moon? Tom Pease and I wrote this song, and kindergarten students at Cormier, Tanner, and Riverview schools helped with verses. Joanie Calem added some verses …
I went to Tanzania in August, 2016 for the second time. As part of the trip I asked our tour operator Ombeni if he could arrange for me to play some music with a local musician. He went further than that and brought in three musicians. We had a great time jamming in the …