My Name

Growing up, I only used my first and last name.  Middle names were a secret revealed only to close friends or during school graduation ceremonies.  But now, several years into my adulthood, I have embraced my entire name.  Since 2016…

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Musikfest 2025 promo at WFMZ-TV

Earrrlly yesterday morning in Allentown, Pennsylvania with Pepe Barcellos (acoustic guitar).  For those who haven’t met him, Pepe is a guitarist/songwriter/singer/educator from Brazil and is now teaching in Penn State’s School of Music.  We were standing behind my car getting…

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Teacher/Educator Appreciation Week

In this Teacher/Educator Appreciation Week, I want to shine on my middle school student council adviser from back in North Carolina.  Through Mrs. Henry – who is pointed out using a blue arrow in the above photo of student council…

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