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Do You Have Glossophobia?
Glossophobia: Strong fear of speaking in public, resulting in fear and anxiety. A quick internet search tells me that while glossophobia...
Feb 14, 2024


Chapel Theatre Winter Play Festival
https://chapeltheatremilwaukie.com/2020/12/01/chapel-theatre-co-play-festival/ Jeremy Okai Davis Next up in our Chapel Theatre Winter...
Jan 22, 2024


Chapel Theatre Winter Play Festival
I’m thrilled to be part of the Chapel Theatre Winter Play Festival again this year! It’s such a cool concept, in a charming venue in an...
Jan 11, 2024


Happy Holidays! (Remember to Breathe.) And January Freebie
Happy Holidays from Lake Oswego! I remember one year, in my first marriage, my ex and I hosted Thanksgiving dinner, serving turkey and...
Dec 13, 2023


The Van Loh’s: A Story of Meeting in the Theatre (50 Years Later)
Rod and Kathie Van Loh had to meet. It was destined. One synchronicity after another guided them to each other – and after 50 years –...
Oct 18, 2023
Assistance From an Earthly Angel
It’s been 13 years, but I remember it like it was yesterday. The feeling of utter powerlessness – and then how quickly it turned around....
Sep 27, 2023


Communication With Prairie Pioneers
What were your favorite books growing up? What did they teach you about communication? Some of my favorite books were Laura Ingalls...
Aug 30, 2023


“How Abella Found Her Voice” Giveaway!
Exciting news! I’ve partnered with AuthorsXP for a fantasy book promotion and August 15-21 three lucky winners will receive a free copy...
Aug 2, 2023


The Voice of the Inner Child
(Artwork by Julanne Dalke. "Star Children".) Becoming a voice teacher after years as a workers’ compensation claims professional has been...
Jul 12, 2023


Dinner, Training and News
After a period in relative hibernation, percolating (while co-writing a screenplay, based on my e-Book How Abella Found Her Voice) I’m...
May 25, 2023


The Authentic Voice: An Interview with David Loftus
In this 22 minute video, David Loftus and I discuss what The Authentic Voice means and how to express it in the world. How do you...
May 11, 2023


You Aren’t Confused…by Lisa Marie Platske
This post comes thanks to Lisa Marie Platske, founder and leader of the Upside Summit I attended in January of last year in Scottsdale,...
Apr 6, 2023


Post-Concert Update
I have some good news and some bad news. The bad news is I developed a respiratory illness and then laryngitis shortly before the benefit...
Mar 1, 2023


CAT NAP BLUES Official Music Video
Without further ado, here it is, peeps! The release of my first single and official music video. Please enjoy the music, give it a like,...
Feb 17, 2023


For the Love of Cats
I have some exciting…and unlikely…news! Let’s start at the beginning, shall we? One day early spring, 2022, my cat was sitting on the...
Feb 10, 2023


THE CARD: Chapel Theatre Play Festival January 27, 28 & February 3, 4
I am having a blast in rehearsals for Valerie Asbell’s short play, The Card, being produced for Chapel Theatre’s annual play festival....
Jan 20, 2023


How to Deal With Throat Gunk & a Great Recipe
I had to have a conversation with my voice teacher recently about a yucky, sticky topic: throat gunk. A plethora of mucus on my vocal...
Dec 26, 2022


All Over The Place
Wow, it’s been a wild month here! How about you? The That Holiday Feeling show I was in with the NW Senior Theatre was an absolute blast,...
Dec 3, 2022


That Holiday Feeling: Northwest Senior Theatre Company
Hello Portland Area Students, Friends & Colleagues, Here’s a warm invitation to the Northwest Senior Theatre holiday show: That Holiday...
Nov 11, 2022


Radio Show, Holiday Show Dates and FREE eBook!
Dear Friends, Students and Colleagues, Here’s a quick hello to wish you a fabulous autumn, my favorite time of year. Fall reminds me of...
Oct 21, 2022
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