Life Between Chapters

This is the first post on my newly resurrected website.  Please feel free to peruse the permanent part of the website, but also please spend a little time on the recent and forthcoming posts. You will see on my website that I am, among other roles, a folklorist, an author, a musician, a mother, a neighbor, and friend. The website captures some of the tangible pieces of my life. There you can find some of my thoughts on current events, recent reads, or even earlier ideas I need to reconsider. If you are a current or potential student or teacher, you might find some interesting things in my Teaching and Lecture Materials. If you are a lover of music, please enjoy my renditions of some of my favorite tunes and original songs in the Music Notes section. I have also written several books on a variety of subjects including the study of Personal Narrative, the Life of Handel, and an examination of popular Self-help books. I hope that the website provides some intriguing glimpses into my life for the curious and perhaps a guiding light for anyone thinking about teaching or music or simply life in these challenging times.