Sandi Severson

He Who Can, Does: He Who Can Not, Teaches?

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“He Who Can, Does: He Who Can Not, Teaches”– George Bernard Shaw, 1903. Really? But I thought, “It takes a village to raise a child”– Hillary Rodham Clinton, 1996. Teaching is certainly part of raising a human being. 93 transformative years and the opposite sex separate these quotes. Followed by “No Child Left Behind”– George [...]

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Memory, A Double Edged Sword

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                Recently I visited with a 98-year-old woman who was simply delightful. Her appearance and her bright disposition make it difficult to believe she is 98. One of Esther’s interesting qualities is her brief repertoire of accessible memories. This consists of a mere five or six things. The [...]

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Practice Makes Perfect: Being aware of what you practice.

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To attain goals in music, business, love, diet, exercise, finance, or to overcome obstacles the first step is to slow down. Choose attainable goals. I suggested my student work on just a couple of measures (small segments) at a slow enough speed that she could stay mindful.

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