There are days I feel like I’m walking outside of myself. I’m going, doing, and moving and, as I move about, I am in slow motion watching what is around me. I stop, pause, stare, listen, and notice. I wonder if I am living in the moment or loosing myself. The sound of the shower…
A unique stay
Parish and I love runaway therapy trips. They are quick trips to get away and do something different! I receive the daily Gottman Institute emails. Guess what today’s email was all about? “Does your relationship need more adventure?” After reading the article, we laughed and agreed that we both know how to have an adventure!…
Powhatan Show Choir
It’s the last one! Over 18 years ago, we started the adventure of show choir, theatre, and music with Victoria Louise at Appomattox Regional Governor’s School. I was pregnant with Valentina when Victoria started 9th grade and was selected to play Annie in the Broadway production, Annie. She went on to play leading roles in…
Hanover High School
Hanover High School was a great success! We had a great day supporting Valentina and Knight Scene! They won grand championship! After her competition, we celebrated my mother-in-law’s birthday at Tang and Biscuit in Richmond. A sweet day of memories. I was deeply touched by the families who came out to socialize and play. Little…
Koste Classic Manchester
I remember Pete Koste during my school social work days in CCPS. He was a principal that believed in the power of building relationships with students. The times I spent there supporting students and staff during critical incidents flooded my mind as we sat in the auditorium to watch another show choir event. May we…
More Joy
My last post on creating space for joy has made me ever aware of the opportunities to experience joy. The other morning I was listening to “House of the Lord” by Phil Wickham. I’ve shared the video below, and I am listening to this song again as I write! This is one of my favorite…
Creating space for joy
Two years ago everything changed for show choir. Last week brought hope and new beginnings. Oh the joy to be in community and witness students dancing, singing, and celebrating their accomplishments. Social distancing has changed; yet, loss has remained. That same week my five-year-old grand-daughter lost a friend in her kindergarten class, my youngest in…
Way to go Aaron Donald!
Good morning! That’s what time it is for me as I write and feel the cool air and the birds singing. I have been wanting to write this post since Super Bowl Sunday. My husband and I typically do something else on this day. We will go to a museum, out to eat, or watch…
All District Chorus Concert
How beautiful to listen to the students sing! Valentina is a senior this year. She made All State Chorus along with her close friends Marlon and Rheanna. Tears of joy were on our faces! They gave each student 3 tickets. I wanted to post the concert for those who could not attend. Mom–enjoy! You were…
2811 Grove Ave Museum District
We are going to walk you through our experiences celebrating our 33 years of marriage! We had the opportunity to stay at a lovely bed and breakfast for one night and visit the VMFA to see the Man Ray exhibit. We explored a little bit of Richmond before heading home. As you read the journey,…
ARRESTED BY GRACE 