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5 Creative Christmas Gifts

5 Creative Christmas Gifts

Whee! The holiday season begins for me on December 1st (when I play the first Matt & Shannon Heaton “Fine Winter’s Night” concert of the year). In case you are also tucking into the Christmas season this week, here are a few harmonious gift...
Finding Focus From the Bottom Up

Finding Focus From the Bottom Up

Working in unity doesn’t mean unabashed agreement and lack of strife. When we consider a broader perspective… and then train our collective creativity on smaller common goals, we can tackle mountains of problems. Boston and Medford Public Schools have...
The Power of Writing it Down

The Power of Writing it Down

After a week in Ireland I came home to a handful of mail. In addition to a bank statement and a Chinese restaurant coupon, I also had a few personal LETTERS. Not holiday cards, letters. Juicy, handwritten, thoughts from a few dear friends. It’s inspired me to...
How One Singer Manages Career and Family

How One Singer Manages Career and Family

December is CREATIVE HABITAT month. I’m looking at ways artistic people manage to make fulfilling lives, despite and also because of structures and limitations. Guest blogger Zara Bode shares her story of touring with a kid. You don’t need to be a touring...
How to Help Kids Soar at Factory School

How to Help Kids Soar at Factory School

December is CREATIVE HABITAT month. I’m looking at how artistic people make fulfilling lives, despite and also because of structures and limitations. Guest blogger Clare Tallon Ruen shares her story about how and why she balances public school for her kids with...
Leap, Little Frog

a musician's musings on nesting, being creative, traveling, and parenting