Helping multi passionate creatives dance through their difficulties and take leaps of faith. Writing and sharing inspirational resources about mindful movement, dance education, coaching and creativity is my jam.
Koeln Karneval, Twenty 25s in 2025, promoting human rights for International Women's Day
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Hello beautiful, Though the official start of spring is still a few weeks away here in Cologne, I have spotted the first early blooms--snowbells and crocuses--and one can begin to feel the Sun's warmth when it shines. Very welcome developments! Now the election has passed in Germany, Koeln Karnival is in full swing and folks are also preparing for Ramadan, and I am publishing my email newsletter a little early this week so I can jump into the festivities as well. Today is "Weiberfastnacht," traditionally a celebration for women (apropos of today's video and next week's IWD events), and early this morning I already saw someone walking by in a Pikachu costume :) Eating Disorders Awareness Week continues, and though ballet classes are cancelled today and Monday, otherwise I've been dancing and teaching up a storm and will carry on in the coming weeks. I've got several new articles queued up, this week's being an overview of my intentions and declared actions for the year, which are already in-progress: My other creations, recommendations, and questions for you are: Viewing:
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Helping multi passionate creatives dance through their difficulties and take leaps of faith. Writing and sharing inspirational resources about mindful movement, dance education, coaching and creativity is my jam.
Hello gentle person, I am thankful to have you here. That is true every day, and it also enriches my life to acknowledge my blessings and the beautiful folks who love and support me at harvest time, going into November and a reflective Holiday Season. We have had our "Fall Back" Autumn time change from CEST to CET in Germany, and next week will return to school from a 2-week Fall break, though my offerings in other settings--in studios and online--have continued at a clip throughout October....
Hello gentle person, Boo, it's October! Colorful leaves and seasonal changes subtle and dramatic are all around in Cologne. Unfortunately this includes some nasty viruses in which, with the changeable weather and exposure to many students, I am partaking. Doing my best to recover for an exciting and productive month, and wishing you health, both physical and mental at this transitional time. Cat-o-ber in my journal School started in Nordrhein Westfalen, I've begun my elective classes for the...
Hello gentle person, Happy almost-September! Since my last message we have been enjoying warm weather in Cologne, and meanwhile my parents weathered Hurricane Lala in Hawai'i! They came through ok, though other areas were devastated by flooding. I've been dancing every day this month, with my own in-studio and online classes continuing as well as covering classes for colleagues taking vacation. Still had a bit more leisure time than I will soon, to explore some of the hobbies and activities...