Let's think about this for a second. Santa Claus just is White. How does that make you feel? I can tell you one thing. If it doesn't make you want to shatter something against the wall, you and I probably shouldn't be friends. Well, maybe not a wine glass. That would ...
Archives for December 2013
On Transitioning into Teaching
After I graduated with a shiny new undergraduate diploma in vocal performance, I knew that singing wasn't what I was going to do to pay the bills. I've always been pretty pragmatic and realistic about a performance career--in that I knew not to expect making money that ...
Touched by an Angel | Freebie
It was a cold December evening in Baltimore. The kind of cold you could feel seep into your bones and overstay its welcome. I had only lived in "Bodymore, Murderland" for a few months and I already knew one key difference between this city and the one I left. If you ...
The Tail of Two Dogs
Hey, Mom. I just woke up and noticed you blinked. Does that mean it's time to go outside now? Hey, Mom. Look how cute I look. Especially when I cock my head to one side. Don't I get something for this? Hey, Mom. You wanna know what would be REALLY great right now? ...
Things No One Told Me About Teaching
I have been wanting to address an important part of my professional life on this blog, but I've never found the appropriate time to do so. I'll get more into the details of how I transitioned into this career in another post. Today I want to talk to you all about my ...
Why I refuse to buy a real tree for Christmas
I posted a little late today. I was up late last night redesigning my design site, Mila Design Co. I finally got my act together and made it pretty. Go check it out (shameless plug)! I know I may be one of the few here. What the heck...I'm probably the only one, but ...