Scott Chandler suggested I rewatch a Blue Devils show that had challenged me. I'm glad I did!

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.

I want to be the type of person that when I walk into a room, everyone is glad to see me.

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.

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.

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?"

For the first time in over 30 years as a self-employed designer, arranger, and consultant, a band director refused to pay me for my work.  This has been a bitter pill to swallow.

In the darkest of times, it is possible to still be kind, hopeful, and productive.

I encourage you to take time to unplug.  Turn off that phone, travel to some new surroundings, and take time to rest and renew.

I've now lived long enough to know clearly that making decisions out of fear has never served me well.