Have you ever heard of something called “death by despair”? Eesh. Sounds really bad, right? Apparently, there’s a collection of CODs (causes of death) classified as “death by despair” and there are more of these…
Showing Up Differently
Taking a deep breath as I show up to the keyboard to put this together. It was *supposed* to be the “last chance to register” post for our six-week intensive called SMFA Online. But instead,…
Your Problem Child May Be a Leader
I had spent six years in a Montessori school. Starting from the earliest age they’ll start a child (2), I was learning how to learn. Learning how to lead. Learning how to explore whatever I…
Performing Arts Camp Is Where Your Enoughness Can Shine
I’ll never forget when I first heard of the Atlanta Workshop Players. It was 1985. I had a massive crush on Gary Martin. He rushed up to me after final bows in the school play…
1000 Days Sober
If you knew me before October 16, 2016, you would describe me as someone who could really hold her liquor. A power drinker. A good ol’ gal who knew how to have a good time….
The Sum of All Years: 48
My word for the first half of 48 was REACH. For the last half, DISCOVERY. Where I am today doesn’t have a logline. And for the first time, I am actually really happy with the…
Keith’s Film at Comic-Con and Upper-Limit Problems
There is nothing more clarity-inducing than witnessing someone else struggling through their own upper-limit problems in life. ⠀ When the sabotage is our own, we rarely see it ’til it’s over, when we’re examining the…
Believe the People Who Believe in You
In 2002, I nervously entered Du-par’s to meet the legendary author of Acting Is Everything, Judy Kerr. She had reached out to tell me she was a fan of my weekly column in Backstage. I…
How to Survive Mercury Retrograde
Hello you beautiful people and happy solar eclipse! Happy double Cancer! And buckle up, because here comes Mercury retrograde. (Want a fun way to keep up with Mercury retrograde dates? Here’s your link.) Now, y’all…
Mind-Body Healing Resources
I recently wrote up a list of resources for a client who is similarly in chronic pain that seems to have no physical cause. Decided to plop it all in this blog post so others…