It's that time of year where we're starting over, and although it's exciting to pull a new group of students together and learn a new show, we all need to be careful about one trap it's easy to fall into.

When I think back on those great times with the Regiment I think about the people.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

I screamed out loud at the scary cartoon snake three different times in the episode.  Steve found this wildly entertaining, of course.

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.

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.