Tag Archives: singing
FMM 8 25 2023 That which Impels
“The force that drives the water through the rocksDrives my red blood…” ~ Dylan Thomas. Some Friday mornings my messages have been written in my head in advance, sentences constructed, thoughts pouring out of me onto the page. Other weeks I struggle, reaching for stories and memories to weave together into a cohesive form. Throughout […]
FMM 3 4 2022 Artivism
“Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one.” ~ Stella Adler. The power of the poet is their ability to crystallize and synthesize diverse situations into a few lines that leave a lasting impression. I don’t remember when it was that I learned about a couple of English […]
FMM 9 20 19 Think in Harmony
“How could you have a soccer team if all were goalkeepers? How would it be an orchestra if all were French horns? “ ~ Desmond Tutu. On our first trip to Jamaica, we were accompanied by a banjo. By that I mean that, deep in the hold, along with countless bags, boxes and trunks, there […]
FMM 6 14 19 Sing out Loud!
“As long as poverty, injustice and gross inequality persist in our world, none of us can truly rest.” ~ Nelson Mandela. There is nothing like waking up before dawn in the cool hills of Jamaica; there is peace and quiet before the roosters start to crow, and the dogs start their chorus. Once the daylight […]
FMM 8 22 14 Kicking and Screaming
“For after all, the best thing one can do when it is raining is let it rain.” ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Being a teacher means you have to be an unself-conscious performer. A big part of the job is holding the attention of the class, and to do that you have to be an entertainer. […]
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