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: Giving Too Much Love
It's difficult to imagine giving too much love to something you really care about, but sometimes you need to step back and let the person or thing you love handle their own situation.
Beast Blog: Don’t Try to Lose Weight
Don't try to lose weight! The mind inherently balks at losing anything! A more effective strategy is to frame your goal around what you want to achieve.
Beast Blog: Modeling Good Behavior
We all have the huge responsibility of modeling behavior for our students. Your kids are watching you. They see how you treat others, how you talk about "other" types of people, and who you are supporting.
Beast Blog: It’s Still Drum Corps
Drum corps is still drum corps. You can put them in costumes and add electronics or giant set pieces but it's still the same activity we remember and loved. And LOVE.
Beast Blog: Waiting
I love crepe myrtles, and our new house has one right in front of the window to our library at Phantom History House. We moved into our house in September and the crepe myrtle in the front yard had finished blooming by that time. So I'm waiting to see what color it is!
Beast Blog: Cartoon Snakes
I screamed out loud at the scary cartoon snake three different times in the episode. Steve found this wildly entertaining, of course.
Beast Blog: Planting and Watering
I have been reminded of the great joy and renewal that comes from tending to my garden. After months of diligent work remodeling the inside of our new Bed and Breakfast, Phantom History House, now we turn to the outside of the house.
Beast Blog: Tears on Main Street
One of my best friends is a photographer on Main Street at the Magic Kingdom. He has the fun job of interacting with guests and capturing very special photographs of their trip.
Beast Blog: Keep Moving
If you're looking for advice on how to stay healthy, active, and happy as you get older, I have good news for you. The best thing you can do is very simple: Keep Moving.
Beast Blog: Adults and Allies Needed NOW
Lately I find myself asking "Where are the adults?" We are in a moment where the grown ups need to step up and speak out.