Author n8monti Posted on March 5, 2019November 29, 2019Tags , , , , , , , ,

Gratitude

Ten inches of snow fell last night in Massachusetts, so this morning was filled with the buzz of snowblowers. The morning after a storm always feel like a communal activity as each town works together to clear space for people and their cars to continue with their lives as usual. I suppose there’s a reason it’s called “The Commonwealth of Massachusetts.” Currently I am living in Arlington, MA with my Grandfather. It is the house that my Mom grew up … Continue reading “Gratitude”

Author n8monti Posted on March 3, 2019November 29, 2019Tags , , , , , , , , , , ,

Kung Fu is Every Day

Saturday mornings are my time.  I get out of bed at 8:00 am and douse my body with water. First hot, then cold.  I brush my teeth, change into my training uniform, eat some dried fruit and nuts and I am out the door.  From there I am off to Cambridge for three hours of kung fu and tai chi. Because of a severe performance-related repetitive stress injury I sustained in 2015, I have been dealing with chronic pain, stiffness, … Continue reading “Kung Fu is Every Day”

Author n8monti Posted on March 2, 2019November 29, 2019Tags , , , , , , , , ,

Writing Month

Hello world! This month I am going to be writing daily blog posts. I am going to focus on sharing content that excites me and has an educational focus. There will probably be some introspective moments too. I want to become a resource for performers, arts educators, arts administrators, arts consumers and hobbyists, and anyone else who wants to learn and engage. Here’s what I have been thinking about today: Recently I have been working as a guitar educator at … Continue reading “Writing Month”