Autumnal Equinox Update
My grandparents’ garden harvest is over the top just now, with tons of zucchinis, tomatoes, squashes, beans, every type of kale and cabbage, recently sowed lettuces and spinach repeating their […]
Author Archives: Malva and Benjamin
School Resource Officers Conference in Colorado Springs
I had the honor of being invited to Colorado Springs to speak for police officers who help keep our schools safe throughout Colorado. Their annual conference took place at Colorado […]
Pennsylvania Trip Wraps the Performance Season
from Malva: All within a week, Benjamin’s choir had a wonderful concert of Renaissance masterworks, then he played violin in a sensory-friendly concert with Colorado Symphony musicians (they’re following our […]
Springtime Garden
After snowdrops and helleborus blooms braved the February chill, my Grandma and I began plans for this year’s garden. (I’ve written before about working outdoors, gardening with my grandparents, and […]
Giving Back
I love going back to my old high-school to visit with favorite teachers and to help out or share something whenever I can. I recently sang with my ukulele during […]
Busy Busy Busy
Whew, a busy few weeks! After my thrilling “Night of Inspiration” solo show, I performed in another sensory-friendly concert – this time, collaborating with the Boulder Philharmonic Brass Quintet. Along […]
“One-Man-Show”
I loved presenting my first, real one-man-show called Night of Inspiration at the Lakewood Cultural Center—their auditorium is a gem, and tech support was stellar. I loved being in the […]
Technology — Communication Concerns
from Malva: When Benjamin was in second grade, “Gameboys” were all the rage. Picking Benjamin up at school one afternoon, here’s what I observed: four of his classmates sitting lined […]
Elf – KoAloha – Meditation!
“Make it sparkle jolly twinkle jingle, shiny showy cheery kringle, razzle dazzle ring-a-lingle…” That’s from Elf, the musical that Benjamin performed in at the beginning of December– getting everyone in […]
Magical Music
I finally got to meet one of my all-time favorite choral composers! Several years ago, I sent Ola Gjeilo a fan letter (I had created a pottery piece based on […]
