Happy New (Church) Year! White. A blank page or canvas. His favorites. So many possibilities~Sunday in the Park With George (Sondheim/Lapine) I love a new beginning — the combination of hope and uncertainty it brings, all the nervous and creative vibes. It feels like a roller coaster right before that first drop, when you hover over the ...

It’s the start of another season of making music.  Bashing through notes and rhythms to get to the good stuff.  The actual music – the full picture, the story telling, really full resonant sound that connects to the soul.  At the start of learning new music, we can begin timidly, wanting to avoid getting things wrong.  ...

Are you a cannon ball into the water type of beginner or are you a slow and methodical wade into the water type of beginner?   Does it depend on the water?  This summer my kid and I have made a few trips to our local pools and lakes.  Some moments she wants to walk in slowly and ...

by nadine j. smet-weissspiritual director no matterhow longor how littleyou havelivedstart right herewith this breathfollow itall the wayto the heartof your beinglistenfor the whisperof its deep desirerising in youthen let it leadyour living