So here I go with my first Blog post!  For years I've been thinking about how to share some of my thoughts on music, children, dancing, and how all of that together can save the world.  OK so that's a little lofty, but there are times when I really think that's what it's all about!  My tag line for the last few years has been "It's all about the love..." It originally started as something I'd say when I was having a hard time with someone and it would remind me how important it is to just love and accept those around me.  No matter how frustrated I get, if I can remember that what it all comes back to is love, I can get through almost anything.  What does this have to do with music and families?  Everything!  Hopefully over the next little while, I'll remember I have a blog and will try to share some of my thoughts and experiences with you (whoever you are!) and hope that you'll write back and share some with me. 

Today, I've been thinking (as many people are) about 9/11.  Coincidentally, I began teaching my first Music Together^® classes that week and for a brief moment thought "how can I sing and dance when the world is crashing down?"  I quickly realized that the real question was "How can I not?"  Singing and dancing is how we as humans have come together throughout time ~ I can't imagine a world without music ~ it's too horrible to  contemplate!  It is hard to hate or even remain angry with someone when you are creating harmony with them or dancing with them.  We really do have the power to change the world, even if it is one family at a time.  Today, sing a song with a friend, do a dance with a child; you'll be glad you did!