Month: July 2023

Hello, Jazz lovers! I hope you are all well. This week, I am feeling burned out and fatigued. I am tired. I also feel self-critical and immensely privileged to even talk about this, given the fact that a war still rages in Ukraine. Civil unrest continues in Sudan. Homelessness abounds, rampant in my own city. … Read moreSummer Burnout: It’s time to R-E-L-A-X

As the war in Ukraine continues, I continue to learn more about this complex conflict and the myriad, nuanced ramifications which are resultant from it. This week, I read an article about female soldiers in Ukraine (https://www.businessinsider.com/female-ukrainian-soldiers-suffer-lack-of-womens-resources-report-2023-7?am).  There are approximately 60,000 female troops in Ukraine.  These female soldiers are dealing with uniforms and body armor … Read moreHonoring Female Soldiers in Ukraine