I’m Smiling; You Just Can’t See It

Season's Greetings and Ending

A few life updates, our trip to New York City, and a new direction for 2024. Final episode of Season One. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2187508/support]

The Inclusion Specialist

A Veteran's Day tribute to a model of inclusion and acceptance. Plus, a surprise reunion. Like the show's Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092532640696 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092532640696] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2187508/support]

Talking to Kids About Being Autistic

Talking to Frankie about being autistic, why it matters, and finding him a role model. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2187508/support]

This Is Whole Body Listening

What is leadership? Some thoughts about what it means and how to best serve others. Related through a story about one of my favorite piano teachers: Ray Hanson. This is what "whole body listening" is supposed to be about. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2187508/support]

The Hardest Thing -- Poetry Reading

Reading of a poem I wrote about my daughter in September 2022 at a workshop with Nancy Aronie. Description of my evolution as a writer, the evolution of my voice, and my own story. Changes in our family leading to returning to public school. Why I will now always associate Jesus with Frasier.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2187508/support]