When the audition openings memo was posted on the wall backstage at Davies Symphony Hall, I couldn’t believe it. It included a second trombone opening for the San Francisco Symphony which paid $55,000 (~$152K in today’s dollars). I was giddy with anticipation because trombone positions rarely open (i.e., John Engelkes, one of my brass coaches,…
One bucket list item I was able to spontaneously finish this year is my goal to visit each of the 50 states. I had three remaining states that had been hanging out there for a few years – Alaska, Montana, and North Dakota. About 10 years ago, I tried to schedule a training with paralegals…
Starting August 1st, 2018 join me in a 30-Day SELF-CARE challenge. I know, self-care challenge sounds oxymoronic. Each day, do one thing focusing on self-care. This link has the original 30 days and the instructions. I’ve modified the ones I am going to post a bit to suit me and their timing. Check back August…
I had an amazingly creative night last week when I attended one of those wine and paint nights. Not that the painting we were scheduled to paint was amazing or creative but when I sat down that night to paint with my friends, I felt like I was channeling my artist friend Jess Nichols. Jess…