Monthly Archives: March 2018

A New Skill

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Lida Bushloper

I sit quietly at my desk, my mind purposely and contentedly blank. I am waiting in confidence for the next idea. This is a first for me. Normally, this office space is full of distractions. My mind jumps around. Pay that … Continue reading →

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Wisdom All Around Us

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Lida Bushloper

I was glad to see that Gladys Taber is still a popular author on Goodreads almost 30 years after her death. I remember her long-running column in Woman’s Day Magazine called “Butternut Wisdom.” Looking back, I admire that the photo that accompanied the column was an … Continue reading →

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A Slower Pace Has It’s Place

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Lida Bushloper

A lot of inexperienced performers, especially me, have a tendency to hurry through their performance. This is due to nerves or anxiety. I do this even during my lessons. My teacher, Abram, is constantly urging me to “slow down.” I guess our … Continue reading →