Venturing Out

Grand Hotel Cesanatico

How have you all been faring as our worlds open up a bit? While I’m not ready to go off gallivanting or kissing strangers, I am noticing little whiffs of courage and confidence. The other day a friend mentioned they were doing a quick trip to Florence to see the sites before the tourists returned. […]

Can an American woman do this?

I recently heard about a couple of guys who left established careers– one an engineer and one in finance– and went back to university to study music.  Wow, I thought. That would make a great subject for my podcast! “I Always Wanted to go back to school to study _____.” I loved the idea. It […]

How High The Moon

My week-long jazz masterclass begins tomorrow. I’ve been looking forward to it for a year and I’m over the moon. I’m not entirely sure what to expect. I know that there are jam sessions in local cafes every night. I intend to make the most of any and all performing opportunities but that means I’ll […]

Don’t Hold Back

I just saw a video excerpt from America’s Got Talent. I don’t often pay attention to those but this one really moved me. It started when Courtney Hadwin walked onstage as an shy, gawky, very ordinary seeming 13-year old girl who then transformed into a fully-commited Janis Joplin for the new millenium. I’m still feeling […]

Take your turn

When I grow up I want to be bold. I want to see something I desire and go for it without hesitation. I want to trust my wisdom and not mess around with doubts and fears. Oh wait, I am grown up. I haven’t stopped learning and growing, but I’d like to eliminate some of […]