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...Feb 28, 2020 | Singing and Self Blog
“A different perspective” Photo of Jana Philipp, 2016 To continue where we left off last week, some thoughts on un-practice. I’m borrowing the concept from William Westney, whose book The Perfect Wrong Note I mentioned in last week’s post. He...Feb 21, 2020 | Singing and Self Blog, The Disowned (Singing) Self
The walls lead somewhere good (Celestun, 2020) We’re hooked on being perfect. We filter our photos (especially our selfies). We pay big money for all kinds of “beauty” interventions–eyelash extensions, fake eyebrows (guilty!), peels, botox...