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 […]
Category Archives: Singing
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
