Well, it’s official. I’d rather hear classic bluegrass than Newgrass or any other genre at a Bluegrass Festival. I’m not entirely sure why the programmers brought in Gary Clark, Jr. (yawn) or Skip Marley (enjoyed dancing), but it clarified for me that I’ll take Del McCoury, Willie Watson or Jerry Douglas in a heartbeat. Those …
The first night of Fresh Grass featured the weather: Brrrrrrr! Cold! More than a couple thousand intrepid New Englanders and other Bluegrass lovers braved the elements and connected to something warmer -music in community. Oh, and they also got a helpful boost from multiple full bars, cannabis and, my favorite, hot food! My choices included …
Today, we hitched up the camper and drove to North Adams, Massachusetts. Arriving at our campsite, we were greeted by friends, Mark and Mary, who we met on our Cape Cod trip in August. They are veteran campers and they invited us to enjoy a weekend of bluegrass music with them. Tomorrow begins the three-day …
Beth and I are the ones in any class who raise our hands to ask questions. In a live or Zoom meeting, we’re avid participators, always eager to jump in and take part in discussions. I would chalk some of that up to our ease at public speaking. We’re performers and teachers, so expressing ourselves …
The first children’s concert of the season was a success! For my part, the best thing was looking out at a sea of kindergarten faces and saying, “let’s jump” or “let’s take a big breath” and then joining them in that safe place where Beth and I become five, again, too. For the last thirty …
Today is moving day! This afternoon we’re picking up a trailer and heading down to Yorktown Heights to empty out 1/2 of our storage facility. Whoopee! Yesterday, we visited with some friends, Joe and Lisa, in High Falls, NY. It was a beautiful ride along the reservoirs here in the Catskills. We enjoyed a vegetarian …
Another day is dawning and here I sit after completing my yoga, meditation and prayer. Yesterday, I spoke with an acquaintance who had some less-than-stellar things to say about the Ashaya Path I am considering for yoga teacher training. This upset me, but it was also a gift. I was able to set up a …
“We bring light where there is no light by shining the love in the universe onto those wounded parts that still hide inside us. They want to come out to tell their stories and heal.” ACA Meditation of the Day, Sept. 17 For the past week, I’ve woken up consistently at 5:30 am. My body …
I’ve been practicing yoga, meditating, and doing breathing exercises (pranayama) for decades, but I have to admit it – my commitment has been inconsistent. Like many yoga practitioners, I have felt the benefits, connecting my body, mind and heart in ways that nothing else can. So, why have I been inconsistent? And why would I …
Today’s post features some photos of our new place in Youngsville, NY. Like the story of The Three Bears – when Goldilocks discovers the middle path is just right – we’ve got a home that’s just right for our needs. (That sounds like it could be a Buddhist story.) Next week, we’ll fetch the storage …