In the quiet hours of the morning, anything is possible and the day looms in front of me like the last day of school just before the final dismissal bell. Time stops and nature reigns supreme as I find myself listening to the stream in the distance as well as the variety of bird calls overhead, squirrels and chipmunks conversing. Yes, there is the occasional plane and gentle footsteps of the workers but I can choose my focus on this … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
As a member of Sweet Adelines we regularly have the opportunity to attend educational events. In a few weeks we will have a presenter in our midst and I’m reminded of something she brought to us a few years ago. Kathy Carmody, related this from The Four Agreements and I’d like to pass it on since it pays to be open to finding inspiration and education around every turn. Your ultimate opportunity may be right in front of you if … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. ~ Michael Jordan I love performing and I remember a talent show that I helped organize on base. I was going to do one number that should have been fairly simple – two guitarists and I … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
September 1989 and I was getting ready for the contest with the chorus I sang with at the time. In a few weeks, we would be on our way to Miami to compete, and Mission Valley Chorus would be representing Sweet Adelines Region 12. I was both excited and somewhat nervous, as this would be my first contest performance on the International stage with several unknowns. I happen to like having a sense of what is going to happen before … [CLICK TO READ MORE]