Sibling Harmony

As someone who is married to a composer and musician, I have come to appreciate the way some bands create incredible harmonies in their music, the way they combine their different voices to create a rich, vibrant, and complex sound, one with a depth that reaches...

Those Things They Do…and Love

Back in 1996 Tom Hanks made his film writing and directorial debut with the film, That Thing You Do, which follows the fictional 1964 rock band, The Wonders, and their rollercoaster ride of stardom and its pitfalls both professionally and personally. As they attempt...

Autism Level Unlocked

Aside from the benefits our girls’ counseling appointments afford, one of the other benefits they enjoy from these weekly times is the drivetime it provides because, as I’ve written about in previous posts, our girls love the opportunity to go for a drive, windows...

Ziggy’s Stardust

One of the myriad things about unschooling our teens is that we can take small outings during the day, especially on Fridays, when my husband is off from the church. When most kids are in school during the regular school year, it’s nice to take our own field trips on...

Triple Threat Teens

Perhaps because I am in my 50s, I am not ashamed to admit my love of musicals and musical theater. Actually, I more than likely would have admitted to this love even in my 20s or 30s. Whether it’s a stage musical on Broadway or Off-Broadway or a movie musical or even...