As we move into Spring and Summer I keep adding more songs to my Spotify playlists that I can play on full blast while I drive around town or going out to hike or camp. The song Humility is definitely one of those songs. While it came out in 2018 some of the lyrics feel […]
If you’re looking to get a little more music in your life this summer you should absolutely check out this Summer Music Series, facilitated by local Music Therapist Elizabeth Mendez. There will be three different topics offered in this series, including Songwriting, one for ages 9-13 and one for ages 13-19, Music and Chill for […]
Chesley Talissé explains the concept better than I ever could. She states: “Community is a fundamental aspect of our experience of music—it tends to unite people, forming bonds that might not exist otherwise. It connects different cultures, promoting diversity and growth. Music encourages creative thinking, discipline, leadership, and problem solving. And it’s a medium for […]
“Music Not Only Changes Our Mood, But It Also Changes the Way We Think and Our Perception of the World.” Unknown
One of the additional concerns that was mentioned in our Youth Engagement Report was climate change which got me thinking again about things that I can do to reduce my carbon footprint. While so many tips and tools that are more sustainable are not accessible or equitable this New York Times article introduces a lot […]
A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to take some time off and spend a weekend out in nature. On my drive down to the Trimmer Recreation Area I couldn’t help thinking that the perfect song to go with all the beauty around me would be Wildflowers by Tom Petty and the song has […]
I cannot express how excited I am for Sacramento right now. After seeing the faces of young fans when the season was postponed last year I have been waiting for this moment. Following the recent announcement by Governor Newsom regarding the resumption of limited fans in attendance for live events at indoor venues across the […]
As the weather gets nicer it is dawning on me how much time I have spent inside in the last year and I could use as many helpful tricks as possible to spend more time outdoors. Here are 95 simple ways to get out more, including some creative ways that I hadn’t considered before!
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” – Coretta Scott King
As we work toward creating equity in our communities we must address the inequities people face because of their intersectional identities. This is where Intersectional Feminism comes in.
Shea Diamond, both an activist and a singer-songwriter, belts out the bold anthem “I Am Her” with soul and strength.
Each March Comstock’s Magazine releases a list of women in the Capitol Region who are shaping the future.