Drums and Comedy
All my life I’ve been told I needed to “toughen up” or “grow a thick skin,” but I always thought I was broken, because I just couldn’t. Then I learned about rejection sensitive dysphoria, a condition many ADHD and autistic folks struggle with. Here’s how I’m learning to cope.
Read moreHere is the transcription of my most recent video blog: (And here’s the audio on AnchorFM) Well, hey, everybody. This is Queen Mab, and I am in a different location today, which is why I am using Zoom, and I
Read moreI’m so embarrassed; I recorded a video of myself wearing a fanny pack. Here I “unpack” all of my intense feelings around the lack of pockets in women’s clothing and crappy North American attitudes towards this very useful accessory.
Read moreI have a tough relationship with science for a variety of reasons. This summer, I decided to take an Intro to Organic Chemistry class. Here’s how I use my percussion skills in conjunction with what I learned.
Read moreIt’s my freakin’ birthday. Here’s a VERY ROUGH recording of my English translation of “Adios Juventud” and an apology for not having created the fully-produced music video I dreamed of having ready by today. Now go listen to Jaime Roos!
Read moreHere’s my first post-pandemic pandeiro performance. And it is not perfect, but it was fun as hell. Enjoy!
Read moreI grapple with the reality of my own internalized misogyny as it relates to Ted Lasso and the podcasts I enjoy.
Read moreI 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 moreMusicians 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 moreI’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?
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