I meant to post this last night… Lalala! Happy Birthday to meeeee, today I’m fif-teeee! Was greeted at work with a forest of happy birthday signs along the road leading to the office, and posters of me on the walls. And flowers. And “old-lady” jewelry (which I am obligated to wear all day, LOL!) People… Continue reading Turning 50 at the office
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Good Morning, Sunshine!
My goodness, it is HARD to get out of bed on Monday morning! I just couldn’t get my eyes open. It was hot, so I woke up feeling loggy (is that actually a word?) and stuffed up and just could not motivate myself to get moving. However, in keeping to my commitment to maintaining my morning practice,… Continue reading Good Morning, Sunshine!
A Call from Mozart
I’m going to take a break from writing about Rockin’ the Casbah to say a few words about another project I have had the great honour to be a part of: playing 2nd clarinet in the Mozart Requiem. In late February I got a call from Barb Chamberlin, director of the Whitehorse Community Choir. They… Continue reading A Call from Mozart
Rockin’ the Casbah Notes: Soloists/Coreen
Coreen started her bellydance life as a gym rat who wanted a new ab workout (her words, lol!)So (several years ago) she and a friend signed up for their first dance classes as brand new beginners. They thought it would be fun…a bit of a lark. I remember the two of them in those early days!… Continue reading Rockin’ the Casbah Notes: Soloists/Coreen
What can a troupe learn from Judy Garland?
I love Barbra Streisand and I love Judy Garland. Watch this clip and see if you don’t smile from the inside out. This clip is also a wonderful teaching tool for bellydance troupes. What?! What could a bellydance troupe possibly learn from watching Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland sing this beautiful duet? What I’d like you to see… Continue reading What can a troupe learn from Judy Garland?