December 26, 2012
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One morning not too long ago, I was standing in the kitchen of the Folger Guest House in Washington, DC, speaking to one of the founders of the Folger Consort about technology. He was lamenting about how we were all … Continue reading
January 24, 2012
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As I write this, I’m 30,000 feet somewhere above the continental United States, making my way home all too quickly. And now that my vacation has ended, perhaps it is time for a few lists of my observations (and rants) … Continue reading
January 20, 2012
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I have passed the halfway point in this vacation, so I figured now might be time to take stock in the things I’ve learned so far about Maui (and give advice to anyone who might be reading this in preparation … Continue reading
January 19, 2012
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This blog post is going to be very short, because we didn’t do much at all yesterday.
January 16, 2012
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Not much to report for yesterday. I had one goal for the day: to find fresh, tropical fruit to eat. I thought it was a travesty that we had been in Maui for three days and still had not eaten … Continue reading
January 14, 2012
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When Ray and I rented our car, the woman behind the counter asked us where we were staying. I told her we had a vacation rental. “And what town is it in?” I looked down at my iPhone for the … Continue reading
January 13, 2012
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I have been ready to go on vacation. December is always a busy month for singers, but this year was even more busy because 1) I had rehearsals and performances from Thanksgiving through to several days after Epiphany, and 2) I had to write 5 grant applications before leaving!
August 1, 2010
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Friday in Chico turned out to be all about the performing arts for me. My cousin is pretty active in the local drama groups, and he acts and directs a number of shows each year. He invited a few actors … Continue reading
July 30, 2010
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If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know that I’m not much of an athlete. I am pretty proud of my progress with the Body-for-LIFE program (it’s way past the 12 weeks now, but I’m 20 lbs. … Continue reading
July 28, 2010
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Most of the time I don’t like talking to people on the plane. The last time I sat next to a chatty airplane passenger, I was on my way to Boston to start college. And while that person really wanted … Continue reading