Thoughts for this Tumultuous Time

"Change ain't lookin' for friends. Change calls the tune we dance to."

I never thought I'd start a newsletter with a quote from Al Swearengen in Deadwood, an anti-hero if ever there was one! It's important to recognize that while we may not choose the tune, we choose how we dance. Can the dance then, change the tune?

We can choose to think beyond this one moment in our history. There will be many moments more. One thing we can do right now is lean into connecting with those we love, and supporting others where we are empowered to do so.?

These next months will see a lot of chaotic energy - we are already seeing it.? Some of the people around us will become very activated.? You have probably already experienced this.? It's worth taking the time to ask,?"where can my voice be a supportive presence, to help ground others.? And, "Where will my voice be supported?"

As a mother, I never have to look far for where and how I can support.? Also, as a partner, a friend and a business colleague.? If you're feeling powerless, think about all the opportunities you actually have, to make a difference.??For those of you with young people in your lives, be prepared to say something encouraging that you actually believe.? "Aye, there's the rub!" you may be thinking.??

In which case, what kind of support are you needing right now, in order to come to a place where you can answer this question?? Just having to think about can be helpful for you as well.

On the Horizon

In the new year I will be offering new ways to work with me and redefining my focus.? In the meantime, this winter finds me turning towards my work as an artist, and of course being with my family.??You can find me:

1. Performing in public as a singer
2. Performing as a book character and running a stage show
3. Continuing to publish Memoir with a Twist on my Substack

This year I've enjoyed teaching Voice for Actors & Speakers at Berkeley?Repertory School of Theatre.?My next class starts the third week of January.??If you are local and would like to know more, reply to this email and I'll make sure you are in the loop.

I'll also be offering my Inhabiting Technique class to support embodied performance in the new year and will share details with you closer to the time.??I will send out a few more emails before the end of the year, but I won't be communicating as frequently as I usually do.??

This will be my first year of winding down in the winter to leave space for performing, or simply, rest.? I intend to make it a yearly habit.??Do feel free to reach out if you are seeking a support?in response to how you can show up in the world.? I'm happy to respond.