On being sure-footed
Traveling with Lucy the WonderCat has been an adventure. I’m sure she’ll tell you all about it when she gets her typewriter back. Anyway, as a loyal JetBluer, I went out to get the “Jet Paws” pet carrier in accordance with their specs. Unfortunately, Lucy’s, er, dimensions, did not do well with their compact design. I returned it to PetCo and ended up with the perfect product: the Cesar Millan “Dog Whisperer” model. Lots of room for... Read More
Steps
I shed the first of what are sure to be many tears today as I reflected on one particular student’s journey. My strength as a teacher (and possibly as a human) is the same as my greatest weakness: I invest deeply in the people that stick with me. This makes walking away very difficult. How to do it without feeling as if I’m punishing my students for their unwavering trust and loyalty is still a mystery to me. I started him as a... Read More
It’s official.
I’m moving to DC in July! More info as I get it. It’s not too soon to contact me for lessons: After my first course at Hopkins in mid-July, I’m going to have August nearly free. Although this was not a simple decision, I am really excited. Plus, since I am preternaturally attached to certain students here in LA, it will be just what I need to organize skype/iChat lessons in earnest. Now I’ve done it. Read More
Back to LA, for now
Today is my last day in Atlanta. It was strange to watch the Oscars more than a few miles from the Kodak Theatre, but that’s something I’ll have to get used to if I am planning on making the move to DC this summer. It’s interesting: when I think of leaving Los Angeles, part of me stings at the thought of losing the glitzy elements of living in Tinseltown. I work with celebrities, hobnob with powerful people, occasionally attend glamorous... Read More
Off to Atlanta in the morning
Top 10 things I like about DC/Baltimore area, in no particular order: 4. (Well, I told you it was in no particular order) The Potomac River. 6. Old, old trees. They lie in thickets on the roadside, still buried in snow from the storms of late February. 2. The word “Patuxent”. 9. 6% sales tax. 3. Historical significance of the region. 10. Basements. 7. For better or worse; snow, humidity and everything in between, you are assured seasons.... Read More
