Wrapping 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 […]
Author Archives: Malva and Benjamin
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Keynote for Kennedy Krieger Institute
from Malva: The nationally known Kennedy Krieger Institute, based in Baltimore, has a dedicated autism division (lots of cutting-edge research and plenty of treatment options as well). Last spring, we […]
Grandma’s Garden
Temple Grandin often talks about “hands-on” work being particularly important in a life with autism, and I wholeheartedly agree. Gardening has become an almost daily activity, and I love how […]
