I grapple with the reality of my own internalized misogyny as it relates to Ted Lasso and the podcasts I enjoy.
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Drums and Comedy
Internalized Misogyny
On Visibility
I struggle hard with visibility online, and I’ve only recently discovered that it isn’t just me. I give a brief description of my various neuroses in this area and ask for YOUR tips on how you handle visibility!
Read morePlaying-Related Injuries
Musicians get them. We don’t talk about them, because we’re ashamed. I have a playing-related injury. I’m afraid to talk about it, but I’m going to do it, because that’s the only way to end the stigma.
Read moreTime Management for Musicians?
I’ll be honest – I struggle with how to fit practicing into my day. Does “Eating the Frog” work for musicians? Here are the time management decisions I’m making. What kinds of strategies work for you?
Read moreAdvice for Future Hollywood Fringers
Here are my tips for any future Hollywood Fringe performers (and for the festival organizers, as well).
Read moreCreating Worlds: An Interview with Actor Johnathan Clouser
An interview with actor and world-creator Johnathan Clouser. Find him on Instagram (@Mr.Clouser) or YouTube (youtube.com/ZekersaurusRex/)
Read moreLast Three Fringe Reviews
Here are my last three reviews from the 2021 Hollywood Fringe Festival. Shows mentioned: “Versatile” by Kevin Neighbors, “Dating Detox/Romance Rebab/Pussy Power and Power Outages” by Synida Fontes, and “I Have Too Many Feelings” by Bethany Vee.
Read moreInternet Challenges
I discuss my mixed relationship with Internet challenges (such as 30 blog posts in 30 days…or 30 selfies in 30 days). Can I really do 100 vlogs in 100 days?
Read moreMeditation, Part III
Here’s how my unpleasant morning meditation session impacted my tough day at work. SPOILER ALERT: it helped more than I thought it would!
Read moreMeditation, Part II
Here’s my experience with meditating in order to prepare for a tough day at work. SPOILER ALERT: it sucked! Stay tuned for PART III, in which I analyze the effectiveness of this practice after getting home from work.
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