Special, tender work here in the latest from New York Vocal Collective... ❤️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eJx...

Beginning my 3rd #ArtistsWay journey today, so I'm re-upping a piece I wrote for @thestoryexchange.bsky.social abt how the marginalized are kept from creative processes bc of the additional labor demanded of them... and the creation we miss out on as a result. thestoryexchange.org/the-artists-...

Bringing a little fun to your feeds courtesy of New York Vocal Collective, to offer a brief respite as we continue to bear witness to - and push back against - our nation's ever-ongoing backslide into fascism. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrVr...

As we watch news develop regarding the U.S. attack on Venezuela - and regarding the unfolding case against its former dictatorial nightmare of a leader - there is another pressing matter that Trump perhaps hoped folks would forget about amid the din. Wrote a brief op-ed on the matter...

One more Christmas present, courtesy of the New York Vocal Collective. This performance, this arrangement, the tender moments of rehearsal and reflection behind the finished product... just all rather special to me. I hope you'll take a few to enjoy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QSs...

One of my favorite arrangements I've sung this year. (And I've sung... a lot this year.) Enjoy, and Merry Christmas! www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkNL...

Wrote about imperfect humanity as a vital component of creation, and #AI as a needless desecration of that act, while I was ensconced in show-day backstage comfort with BIV. (Also, if you haven't yet, feel free to subscribe! 🙂) stayoffmybeat.substack.com/p/theyll-nev...

New for @thestoryexchange.bsky.social - on how white women are continuing to use our tears to get ahead, and what we could and SHOULD be doing with our privilege instead: thestoryexchange.org/the-dangerou...

Forgive me, for I have waxed philosophical: stayoffmybeat.substack.com/p/presence-i...

Performing on 12/6 with an AWESOME new choir, the New York Vocal Collective. Check us out - live or livestream! www.viewcy.com/event/nyvc2025

Every year, I spearhead the creation of @thestoryexchange.bsky.social's holiday gift guide. Our 2025 iteration might be one of my all-time favorites, because it's really all about spreading the love: thestoryexchange.org/2025-holiday...

A brief bit on Trump's increasingly failing, increasingly childish attempts to silence those who threaten his power with the truth, now live on The Story Exchange:

Loved learning and writing about this wonderful organization for @thesteinline.bsky.social - read all about 'em here! thestoryexchange.org/this-pan-afr...

New for @thestoryexchange.bsky.social, on #MegynKelly's willingness to compromise girls' safety and well-being - despite her own history of being harassed: thestoryexchange.org/megyn-kelly-...

My latest for @thestoryexchange.bsky.social:

While watching the second #NYCMayoralDebate last night, one moment really stuck with me - because it's so damn rare to see. I wrote about it for @thestoryexchange.bsky.social: thestoryexchange.org/zohran-mamda...

My latest for @thestoryexchange.bsky.social, on a more personal note about what breastfeeding can be like... in case others need to hear this, too. thestoryexchange.org/cardi-bs-new...

I've been writing about Rep. Romman since her first run for office in 2022, and I've enjoyed following her career ever since. Now, she's running for governor of Georgia, so I caught up with her to discuss this latest campaign: thestoryexchange.org/she-doesnt-g...

New for @thestoryexchange.bsky.social: Our existing systems and structures simply don't work for women. So perhaps it's time we do what we do with all outdated, broken things:

New Op-Ed for @thestoryexchange.bsky.social: Trump's crusade against the supposed scourge of taking Tylenol came with an assertion that is as dangerous and offensive as it is familiar. thestoryexchange.org/are-you-preg...

There are fights that remain worth fighting, regardless of the potential strategic "wins" that might come from giving them up. Wrote about two such causes on my personal blog: stayoffmybeat.substack.com/p/abortions-...

Love, love, love coordinating @thestoryexchange.bsky.social's annual holiday gift guide. This year, we're looking for women-run organizations and operations that are meeting the moment we presently find ourselves in: thestoryexchange.org/apply-today-...

Two things... 1. The problem has ALWAYS BEEN the guns. We need legislation that promotes gun safety. And, we should care to the extent I'm seeing in my feeds when it's children, not pundits, losing their lives. But since so much of the focus is on Charlie Kirk himself...

For those who'd like to read it, this is the sermon I delivered during a summer worship service I planned, on the greatness of bigness: stayoffmybeat.substack.com/p/for-the-lo...

My latest for @thestoryexchange.bsky.social: The problem behind our latest school shooting is the guns - and the conservative lawmakers who allow us to drown in them. The same lawmakers who are pressuring women to have more children they won't work to protect. thestoryexchange.org/conservative...

This Sunday, I'll be leading a summer service at the First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn. Come join us (in air conditioning) as we contemplate the greatness of bigness through sermon, song and more - live and livestream! For more info: fuub.org

A brief bit on grief, over on @thestoryexchange.bsky.social: thestoryexchange.org/aubrey-plaza...

So, I haven't spoken about this with most, but I've been exploring a more personal form of writing throughout much of this year, in between articles and op-eds (and my various musical projects).

A little sung prayer for acceptance - I needed it, sharing in case y'all do, too. ❤️

Got my thoughts on my son's current fave film, "K-Pop Demon Hunters," and its messages about the power of group singing - and the power of women's voices - down over at @thestoryexchange.bsky.social: thestoryexchange.org/k-pop-demon-...

I know that there are far more pressing matters at hand - but I do think it matters how we process and discuss our art. So, in that vein, for @thestoryexchange.bsky.social: thestoryexchange.org/barbie-was-a...

We at @thestoryexchange.bsky.social are asking women to tell us what they want and need in order to achieve their dreams - and about what's holding them back. Read more here: thestoryexchange.org/serena-willi...

There are those celebrity deaths that just ... hit you. Which is why I wrote about the passing of Connie Francis for @thestoryexchange.bsky.social: thestoryexchange.org/on-connie-fr...

Throughout American history, white womanhood has represented goodness in art, propaganda and more - all in service of others' subjugation. We white women cannot stand for it in 2025. thestoryexchange.org/white-women-...

Cuts to Medicaid, Planned Parenthood and more, courtesy of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," will harm everyone - but women in particular. More: thestoryexchange.org/trumps-big-b...

This one has been bouncing around my mind for awhile now - glad to get it down over on @thestoryexchange.bsky.social. thestoryexchange.org/we-love-to-h...

When I went to a rage room for @thestoryexchange.bsky.social recently, there were all sorts of things I wanted to say about the experience. But then, the president bombed another country. thestoryexchange.org/what-2-women...

Nikki Porcher's new directory, Buy From a Black Business, will help consumers better support Black-owned stores and companies.

Juneteenth is a celebration. The Black women entrepreneurs featured here shared their personal reflections on why.

Watched "Sally," the new documentary about Dr. Sally Ride, earlier today - and posted some thoughts about it over on @thestoryexchange.bsky.social: thestoryexchange.org/dr-sally-rid...

Something SO fun for your Saturday mornings, courtesy of Broadway Goes A Cappella. (From last fall's show - can't wait for y'all to see clips from our most recent "go!") 🥰 www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUpQ...

#HappyPride! Bisexual erasure sucks, please stop doing it! A little more on that over at @thestoryexchange.bsky.social: thestoryexchange.org/bi-women-who...

Some thoughts, music and love from yesterday's service: www.instagram.com/stayoffmybea...

New on @thestoryexchange.bsky.social: I wrote about our ongoing social regression when it comes to acceptance of, and love for, fat people (among other marginalized groups). thestoryexchange.org/were-forgett...

On break during rehearsal for Broadway Goes A Cappella, so why not share a video from our last show? 🙂 www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7i8...

A word from me, directed at women who use what they have to further causes that bring exclusion, harm and death to fellow women - in particular, anti-trans and anti-abortion causes. It's now live at @thestoryexchange.bsky.social: thestoryexchange.org/shame-on-wom...

For @thestoryexchange.bsky.social, a dive into Trump's attempts to dismantle the DOE, the already-troubled state of U.S. education - and the women trying to make it better, if not right. thestoryexchange.org/u-s-educatio...

And while I'm in "share" mode - here's a little something special from the musical side of my life: Broadway Inspirational Voices (a group I'm lucky enough to sing with) rockin' out on an original composition by our fantastic leader, Allen! www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-s0...

My "elevator pitch" for explaining the work done by @thestoryexchange.bsky.social, to those not yet familiar with us, is: We elevate women's work, women's voices and women's concerns.

A sweet li'l clip from Broadway Goes A Cappella: Homecoming for you to enjoy, as we get ready for our next show on June 1. Get tickets at broadwaygoesacappella.com! www.youtube.com/watch?v=St1i...