Apr 10, 2020 | Singing and Self Blog
Ringing my bell: every night at 7:30 Week 4 of isolation. The days blend into one another. As one wag wrote recently: “it’s the eleventy-seventh blursday of bejebuary”*. How do we even know what day or time it is? And why does it matter? I basically...Apr 3, 2020 | Singing and Self Blog
This week it’s been tough to stay on track. There have been days where I really felt like singing, and days where I haven’t wanted to at all. I’ve often just wanted to cocoon. I’ve felt alternately overwhelmed, exhausted, euphoric, despondent,...Mar 27, 2020 | Singing and Self Blog
Inspirational messages written on neighbourhood doors, Kitchener, ON March 26, 2020 It’s my second week of isolation as the COVID-19 virus takes over the world. Nothing is the same as it was. I’ve found solace in connecting with others (virtually, of...Mar 20, 2020 | Singing and Self Blog
Three Decembers: My abandoned project The world feels a lot different this week than it did last, doesn’t it? COVID-19 being declared a pandemic has sent many of us into a tailspin. Things that seemed secure are no longer givens. What might have been considered...Mar 12, 2020 | The Disowned (Singing) Self
Treasure in unexpected places (Photo: Kimberly Barber, 2020) This week I’ve been investigating what happens if I expect less and feel more. I’ve been willing to look into the dark corners of imperfection with the bright light of attention and discover...Mar 6, 2020 | The Disowned (Singing) Self
The cracks are where the light gets in (photo: Kimberly Barber, 2020) Hats off to Leonard Cohen. His “Anthem” has been ringing in my head this week as I think about all the many ways that singing can help us to shine a light into our darkness. Endeavouring...
