I wish I was a consistent writer. Yes, yes, I know that it’s a matter of discipline and practice, not wishing…but it’s precisely because I am undisciplined that I resort to wishing. Thankfully, one of the steps I did take towards making this wish a greater possibility has borne good fruit. Three years ago, I …
Category: Reflections
Levelling Up
The phrase “level up” has been popping up in my vocabulary lately. Ironically, it’s one I feel unworthy of using since it seems to belong to a way of speaking that seems foreign to me, and something I vaguely associate with prosperity gospel nonsense. Now, seeking excellence or improving oneself or circumstances need not involve …
On bearing life through words
“The feminine is that which receives inspiration, grace, life, holds it within the body, and gives it existence. Woman is the receiver through whom God transmits the life-giving signal of His love into the world. The mediatrix. The medium in His will made manifest…She is child-bearer, certainly, but also the bearer of artistic works, political …
CREATED: An Artists’ Retreat
A long time dream of mine is finally on it’s way to happening. Back in 2012, I came across a blogpost online by Cole Matson, who proposed the idea of a Catholic artists’ community. In reading it, my heart beat faster and I wondered if I had finally stumbled onto the idea which most fully …
Good night, 2018!
I had originally planned to go dancing tonight but age – no, rather, maturity and a desire to do some professional housekeeping and reflection kept me cosy in my room, eating carrots and dip (ok, I confess I had a notable amount of dill pickle and sour cream & onion chips prior to these!) and …
On Not Doing a Show
This spring/summer will be the first time in over 6 years that I am not on stage in a production. It’s a strange feeling. On one hand, I am very much looking forward to being able to appreciate these days with more light and sun (please, God!!) outside instead of a darkened theatre. I don’t …
Witness to Freedom – Thoughts on Teaching Voice
Lately I’ve been privileged to witness my students really discover what their voices are capable of. I think one of the most rewarding aspects of teaching is watching students be surprised by new things in their voice, the looks on their faces when they realize that that sound came out of them. It doesn’t …
