ScienceSinger

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Retired educator; shameless nerd happily married to another shameless nerd; mom to three amazing humans; proud Trekkie; trying hard not to lose hope for democracy

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Man talking irritably
This morning I have been pondering a nearly forgotten lesson I learned in high school music. Sometimes in band or choir, music requires you to hold a note longer than one person actually can hold a note. In those cases, we were taught to mindfully stagger when we took a breath so the sound appeared uninterrupted. Everyone got to breathe, and the music stayed strong and vibrant.Yesterday, I read an article that suggested the administration's litany of bad executive orders is a way of giving us "protest fatigue" - we will literally lose our will to continue the fight in the face of the onslaught of negative action. Let's remember MUSIC. Take a breath. The rest of the chorus will sing. The rest of the band will play. Rejoin so others can breathe. Together, we can sustain a very long, beautiful song for a very, very long time. You don’t have to do it all, but you must add your voice to the song. With special love to all the musicians and music teachers in my life…..#Resist
Kirk sitting on bed putting on his boots while woman stands at the mirrow
George Bernard Shaw quote: I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and besides, the pig likes it
Season 3, Episode 15: Let that be your Last Battlefield