Beast Blog

Tim Hinton, the Beast of the Marching Arts, shares his thoughts from a lifetime in the activity. Presented in both text and video formats, this resource is shared in the hopes that these words continue his mission to help our activity have productive, healing, and thoughtful conversations, bringing education and inspiration to educators, designers, and marchers.
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Beast Blog: We Need Empathy
It's a monumental lack of imagination happening right now. We can't be so arrogant as to think that we can understand someone by making assumptions based on what we see...or the stereotype that we lazily apply to someone based on how they look or act.
Beast Blog: Lighten Up!
Douglas Young did a masterful job of helping us keep things in perspective and not take things quite so seriously.
Beast Blog: Being Polite
You open a door for someone. You say thank you whenever possible. "Please" and "Thank you" are just the right thing to do.
Beast Blog: Changing the World One Interaction At A Time
Whoever you are, be your authentic self out there in the world. Let's all be who we are, creating positive interactions in the world, and expand how people view the world!
Beast Blog: Watch It Again Today
Scott Chandler suggested I rewatch a Blue Devils show that had challenged me. I'm glad I did!
Beast Blog: Walking Through the World
It takes courage to walk through the world showing your authentic self. Someone may not like it, or understand, and our society these days is quick to react.
Beast Blog: Walking Into A Room
I want to be the type of person that when I walk into a room, everyone is glad to see me.
Beast Blog: A Better Midlife
Let's move through our midlife time with grace and ease, harvesting and sharing all the wisdom and experiences of our life and making great contributions.
Beast Blog: Nobody is Looking at You
I offer tips to help you stick with your new fitness goals, and am here to remind you that no one at the gym is looking at you.
Beast Blog: Is It Kind? Is It Loving?
I offer some ideas on how to navigate the "Season to be Jolly" and all the challenges it can offer. Primarily: "Is it Kind? Is it Loving?"