The Gift That Changed My Life

The Gift That Changed My Life

It was the worst Christmas of my life. I remember getting out of the cab with my luggage and seeing my husband.  I had just flown back from a six week contract doing A Christmas Carol out at the Pioneer Theatre in Salt Lake City, Utah, and was still reeling from his...
The Zen of Art

The Zen of Art

You Need Meditation The voice was pretty clear and distinct. I was in tech for a production of A Christmas Carol out in Salt Lake City, and my life was falling apart.  My husband had just flown out and told me he didn’t want to be married anymore. I thought we...
The Heat Is On

The Heat Is On

I think I’m going to pass out. The sun is beating down on me, sweat is pouring down my face. The heat index is in the 100s, it’s midday, and I’m on the open water. Did I mention there are alligators in the water?? My little baseball cap seems like a...
Stretching Your Voice

Stretching Your Voice

I’m losing my voice. My throat is sore and scratchy, my energy is low.  I feel crappy. This wasn’t supposed to happen today. Not this week….I can feel my vocal cords swelling and absolute confusion mounting, as I ask myself How did I get here? And...
Power Words

Power Words

We need to check your bag, ma’am. Eyeing my royal blue suitcase, tightly packed, I move to the back of the security area. I feel tension and frustration starting to rise.  Arriving at the airport this morning has not been very smooth. Previously, I had gotten turned...
30 Minutes Before the Ball Dropped

30 Minutes Before the Ball Dropped

What words would you use to describe me in this picture? Festive Happy Joyful Energetic Funny Silly All true.  My family and I got dressed up and went for an incredible dinner in Soho, enjoying an amazing meal, taking lots of pictures, and feeling celebratory. All...