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 […]
Author Archives: Malva and Benjamin
Pee Little Thrigs and a Uke!
Appreciations to one of my favorite audiences – always ready to laugh deeply! BVSD transportation has its annual in-service/training each August, and this was my third time educating and performing […]
Spotlight on Benjamin and “BrainSong”
This Father’s Day, I loved meeting up with Colorado Symphony musicians and performing on my violin with them – with my dad smiling at me from the audience (along with […]
Spring Round Up
Fun opportunities, sprinkled throughout this spring, have added spice alongside my autism presentations and sensory-friendly concerts. I was invited to co-emcee the ASBC’s (Autism Society of Boulder County) annual gala […]
Jewish Heritage
This month, I became more aware of Jewish ancestors who are part of my family’s heritage. Mom told me hair-raising stories of happenings to her grandpa and great-aunt during WWII, […]
Sensory-Friendly Return of “Horton the Elephant”
Boulder’s Public Library hosted another sensory-friendly concert with the Boulder Philharmonic’s String Quartet, with me as emcee and solo singer. This concert series is gaining momentum and providing an important […]
Rindercella and the Rotarians
It so happened that, on inauguration day, I entertained a big ballroom full of rotarians, getting them laughing with my spoonerism storytelling. Creating levity was a good thing to do, […]
“Lunch and Learn” plus Cantabile Update
I was invited to speak for the Lunch and Learn program at Horizons School, addressing the 5th – 8th graders. Attendance is voluntary, and the group was the largest they’ve […]
Peter and the Wolf, Gentle Nutcracker
Holiday preparations, fragrant evergreen boughs, fairy lights, family warmth,—a Thanksgiving week to remember. It started with a dream-come-true for me: I narrated Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf! Another family/sensory-friendly collaboration […]
Interesting Instruments
I’ve been practicing ukulele since last month, singing while strumming accompanying chords. I love traditional Hawaiian music, in which men frequently use their falsetto voice – I totally love doing […]
