Drums and Comedy
The word “ego” has a very negative connotation in our society, and it might as well be a swear word in the Twelve Step rooms. However, I haven’t found obliteration of the self to be helpful to me in my own recovery journey. What does YOUR relationship with ego (or self) look like?
Read moreI have always struggled with the insistence in 12 Step Programs that “God’s will” is good and “self-will” is bad. At the same time, I’m grateful for having learned to surrender the things I can’t control. How do YOU decide whether to push through a challenge or let it go?
Read moreI’m working on a new show that will premiere in January as part of the virtual arm of the Tucson Fringe Festival. It’s all about a struggling mid-thirties woman who is seduced into an Internet self-help program by an unscrupulous female empowerment guru. What’s YOUR experience with these types of self-help programs?
Read moreI’ve been publicly sharing my art – in a gallery exhibit at work and on Instagram – even though I am not a trained artist. This is both frightening and liberating. I discuss why it’s much harder to share my music with the same abandon. Have YOU ever tried creating in an art form in which you weren’t trained? What was the experience like for you?
Read moreI had a blast doing my show “Yes, No, Maybe So” on 10/19 at the Santa Monica Playhouse, and I had way more people in the audience…both in person and virtual…than I thought I would! Thank you all for your amazing support. Here’s what’s coming up next!
Read moreI find it challenging to do the self-care necessary for an outstanding solo performance AND everything else in my life. Here’s my plan for getting through my upcoming show on October 19, (2021). If you’re a solo artist – or any other kind of performer – how do YOU take care of yourself while juggling jobs, life, and performance?
Read moreMany neurodivergent folks struggle with “black and white thinking,” or deciding that a situation must be ALL GOOD or ALL BAD. I argue that labeling this type of thinking a “cognitive distortion” might actually be an ableist construct. Have YOU ever experienced an upside to literal “black and white” thinking, or do you agree that it’s always a problem?
Read moreI have a tough time getting myself to listen to new music. This is partially neurodivergence and partially that I’m just not sure where to find music I want to hear. Where do you get new music, and is there anything you’d especially recommend that I listen to?
Read moreI got some unsolicited advice from a well-meaning friend about the frequency of my posts. Here’s my response. What’s your take on content creation? Where are you showing up, even if you’re not perfect? And how is that working out for you?
Read moreYesterday was a Jack O’Lantern Teeth day. I’ll explain what that means before I give you an update on the projects I’m working on. What’s your experience with days like this…and do YOU have a project you’d like to promote? Drop in the comments, and let’s help each other out!
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