This past week, I spent an afternoon with high school dance students at the Louisville Academy of Fine Arts directed by veteran dance artist/educator Julie McWilliams. Julie has created such a lovely school, grounded in her strong commitment to holistic arts education. Not only does she want to provide her students with a first-class dance…
Read MoreWhen I became pregnant with my second child, the obstetrician asked me how my first delivery went. I said, “Frankly, I found it to be one of life’s more horrifying experiences.” His face dropped, and he cleared his throat. I’m quite sure he didn’t like my answer. But what he didn’t ask me was how I…
Read MoreDon’t get me wrong. I would never choose not to have gone to see my amazing NYC grandkids, followed by a Boston reunion with my super sisters. Getting to hug the people I love felt like such a gift after this year of not being able to be with them face-to-face. But like anyone who’s…
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