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 …
A little more than 5 years ago our dog Blue died. My dear friend Kate’s dog Kinsho recently died. Our neighbors Mike and Bernice had to have their wonderful dog Pepper put to sleep recently. I often referred to Pepper as “the best dog in the world.” She was fun, obedient, smart, and friendly. Pepper and …
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Our beloved dog Paco died suddenly in July. He was old and had an amazing life. He was a dear friend. It’s always hard when you take in an older dog, as we have done twice. They grow to love you, and you them, but their time is shorter. Paco used his well, and we …
Anna Dewdney wrote “Llama, Llama, Red Pajama” and a host of other fantastic children’s books. She died a few days ago. You can read about her life and work in this New York Times article. Although she was clearly an exceptional, gifted, and beloved author, her final wish captivated my imagination and inspired this song. …