I attended an event tonight entitled, “Can Design Change the World?” This is a part of a speaker series called “Policy and a Pint.” Policy and a Pint® is an event series co-s...Read More
I heard the following story on my drive home from my massive day at the care center. Vets Write Music to Heal the Wounds of War ” ‘You know, it’s a way of talking about this stuff wi...Read More
I am thrilled that tonight I was asked whether or not I am interested in presenting on music therapy to a monthly meeting of families with children who have Down’s syndrome. Thrilled. I look for...Read More
I had a meeting with the director of my care center’s pastoral care department today regarding bringing music therapy into staff bereavement services already offered by pastoral care. I am reall...Read More
I was looking through my planner, and I saw I wrote down this quote from one of my really vocal residents: “It’s nice to see you. It was nice to hear you, too. You’re better than no ...Read More
The website for the music studio through which I’m contracting has completely re-created its website. The site has hugely improved. Chaska Music Studios...Read More
I have always felt that humor is an important character in the livelihood of any successful person. “Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand.” Mark Twain Do you find laughter, or...Read More
I know someone whose son is a musician, studying music education. This person mentioned that her son has been teaching music lessons to children with developmental disabilities, some of whom are profo...Read More
I work in a Catholic care center. I, however, am not Catholic. I am also not ready to start talking about or singing about or anything about Thanksgiving, even though it is now officially November. So...Read More
Happy Halloween! I was truly surprised when I went to work in the care center today. Each department came up with some elaborate decorations and costumes. Back in June or July (I’m not kidding),...Read More
