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Too personal?
I am sitting in my living room today with my cat wondering, how personal is too personal? I've been reading Amanda Palmer's book "The Art...
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It's a Scottish spelling.
If you have been confused about the spelling of my name, you are not alone! "It's M.A.I.R.E....I.R. not R.I...yes, I know it is spelled...
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Beginning Fiddler at 26
As many of you know, I have a BM and an MM in classical singing. My senior year of high school, I was given the advice that if I really...
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Lullaby
Today I found myself with an afternoon for creative space. What a gift. I began by sitting still, then by pulling cards. I found myself a...
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To me, Yoga is.
I am a yoga teacher. It's time for me to reflect on my journey with yoga. Where was I when I began? Where am I now? I was a stressed out...
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Singing To Be Heard
A student recently brought up a question for me. If they are never going to be a professional singer, then why do voice lessons? Why sing...