We all have wonderful memories of Thanksgiving when we were kids, when we were dating (who's relatives do you go to? ahhh), when the kids were little etc. etc. Can you pick one that was beyond amazing? Have they all been amazing? Did family drama intrude? Did someone make squash and actually forget to serve … Continue reading thanksgiving 2002
from first to last
This title looks like a poor race showing, or perhaps, a rocket countdown or something like that, but.... Sometime in the fall of 1977, just before I turned 5, I witnessed a human interaction along with a lesson that I have taken with me until today: THE FIRST IMPRESSION. Here's the scene: I'm outside on … Continue reading from first to last
Moe-mentum
So this little weekly writing session is already beginning to feel like a T.V. show for me in terms of ratings. I launched the pilot and a bunch of people reached out (awesome btw and thank you!) and told me that they enjoyed reading my words. Rating: 7 (whatever the hell, I just picked a … Continue reading Moe-mentum
the thread of hope
Since posting my close to my heart story of my drumming, I have realized that public writing is a little terrifying, and also a lot therapeutic. I did not realize how many of you would read my words and take them to mean something to you as well. A wise woman (my sister) told me … Continue reading the thread of hope
this is a tough one
I always knew somewhere deep inside me that the day would come. Being diagnosed with a chronic illness at age 12 has been difficult enough. As I joke, I call Muscular Dystrophy the gift that keeps on taking. Taking my ability to run, then climb stairs, then walk, then transfer on my own, then drive … Continue reading this is a tough one
CONNECTING
So I met a fellow spirited educator on a social media forum and we exchanged happy start the school year teaching messages. On top of living each day with 2 kids under age 8, and life with Muscular Dystrophy, I also teach middle school music full time. The woman I spoke with is a high … Continue reading CONNECTING
A morning in the life…
As I move through my days, I think it is important to give you a window in to how I operate. My aim is for health care professionals and other able-bodied people who do not live with me to see how I hack my life. 7:00 AM today: My wife gets up and goes to … Continue reading A morning in the life…
Hack your best life!
Hack: (verb, informal), manage, cope. I have been life hacking for a very long time and in two simple words, it has become my mindset: HACK LIFE Listen.....perfection is a myth. Everything (and everyone) looks better on social media. We are all flawed and this is NOT A BAD THING. Change is the only constant. … Continue reading Hack your best life!
Please allow me to introduce myself…
In 2023, I retired from being a full time middle school music teacher. I loved it and would do the whole 28-year gig again if I could. So many amazing kids and colleagues. SO...now as I am in my 50's, I have pivoted away from music, and I focus on advocacy for individuals living with … Continue reading Please allow me to introduce myself…
Moeschen! 