Dear Patrick- So where were we? Oh yes, it's June of 1995, but we are taking a look into the future. WAY into the future. Please understand these next words very clearly: When you reach age 50 and look back on 1995 and college graduation, you will wonder how the hell it went so fast. … Continue reading THE LETTER PART II
PLEASE READ THE LETTER
Dear Patrick, Today, June 3 1995 you graduated Magna Cum Laude from The University of Massachusetts Lowell with a Bachelor of Music Education. The last four years flew by and, in addition to having great times in the drum hallway, on and off stage, playing percussion, and having your own apartment off campus, it is … Continue reading PLEASE READ THE LETTER
AND SO IT GOES
Welcome to a special Friday edition of the Thursday blog as I was waiting to share some very important news with all of you: As of June 30, 2023 I am retiring from The Salem School District after teaching middle school music at Woodbury School since 1995. This decision did not come easy and has … Continue reading AND SO IT GOES
DEAR…
Prudence. Won't you come out to play? Dear Prudence, Greet the brand new dayThe sun is up, the sky is blueIt's beautiful, and so are youDear PrudenceWon't you come out to play? Dear PrudenceOpen up your eyesDear PrudenceSee the sunny skiesThe wind is low, the birds will singThat you are part of everythingDear PrudenceWon't you … Continue reading DEAR…
IN MY LIFE
Do you want to know a secret? There are places I'll remember all my life though some have changed. Some forever not for better, some have gone and some remain. All these places had their moments, with lovers and friends I still can recall.Some are dead and some are living, in my life I've loved … Continue reading IN MY LIFE
GENERATIONS
Many years ago, I read a quote that stuck with me: "There is nothing more sad or glorious than generations changing hands" John Mellencamp Musician John Mellencamp was born and raised in a small town, just like his song says. Reading his website, I see that he still lives and works from Bloomington, Indiana even … Continue reading GENERATIONS
AN OPEN LETTER
Dear Bob Odenkirk- I just received a copy of your memoir "Comedy Comedy Comedy Drama" that you were so nice to autograph. I'm sure you remember since you likely sign hundreds of items each week. My book is special since you also wrote that you are reading my blog. While I doubt this is actually … Continue reading AN OPEN LETTER
BEAUTY
I have a friend. Yes, yes, hold your applause. I finally made one. I have a friend that recently posted something that resonated with me enough that I just asked her if I could share it. As I have said many times, living with a chronic illness sucks out loud, and I would not wish … Continue reading BEAUTY
HUMAN
"I wanna see feisty disabled people change the world." Judy Heumann Judy Heumann was a badass. She still is. I am reading her memoir right now, which was published in 2020. I had been vaguely aware of her name for years but I didn't dig into her life until she passed in March. I have … Continue reading HUMAN
SOCIAL
Remember a time before we all had a smartphone? It's like trying to remember a time before you had kids. Once here, it seems like it was "always like this." Not really. Actually, not even close. Lately, I have been doing some thinking and research into this technology and I also watched the Netflix documentary … Continue reading SOCIAL
Moeschen! 