Dirk Hayhurst's Blog
Words and thoughts still trying to make it to the big leagues...Groovy Guest Post: Health Rhythms
Today and on the 25th of every month of 2012 I have invited 12 of the most influential people in my life to share a blog post with you! Each has influenced me both professionally and personally. My hope is that the knowledge, kindness, creativity, and compassion they...
A Song for May
Helloooo! It has been a busy few weeks here at the Groovy Garfoose with Under The Sea Camp preparations well under way and a few special projects in the mix (more on that SOON). =) In the meantime, I'm so excited to tell you about a new blog series that I am...
Thank YOU, Jason Mraz!
LOVE is a powerful word. It's something that should be given freely. It's why I do what I do. It's the title of Jason Mraz's new album. One of my favorite tracks on the album is, "Living In The Moment". I have so much LOVE for this track I have been using it...
Groovy Guest Post: Angels
Today and on the 25th of every month of 2012 I have invited 12 of the most influential people in my life to share a blog post with you! Each has influenced me both professionally and personally. My hope is that the knowledge, kindness, creativity, and compassion they...
How to be Awesome at Baseball. Part 1.
I do baseball lessons in my down time. It’s what you do when you’re a former baseball player and you’re bored, and you’re tired of watching kids do it wrong. I see a bad delivery on a kid and it irritates me like crooked picture frame. Working with young baseball...
Autism Acceptance: Story #2
Meet "A". He's a fun, energetic, smart, music obsessed teen who just so happens to have Autism. Whether playing keyboard, creating medley's of his favorite songs on keyboard and Q-chord or grooving to the "Silly Silly, Willy Willy, Silly Song" (more on that in...
Ozzie Guillen and Fidel Castro
Ken Rosenthal recently wrote a very even-handed piece over on Fox Sports about Ozzie Guillen’s comments regarding Fidel Castro. Rosenthal’s piece ultimately called for the Marlins to suspend Guillen as a way setting a precedent that such unedited comments—which Ozzie...
Autism Acceptance: Story #1
Some of the coolest people I know have Autism. Even cooler, their parents. As a therapist I can honestly say that I have learned more about compassion, patience, understanding and how to be just plain awesome from my clients and their families. Case in point, the...
The Weekly Advice Column
(Here is my latest advice to a college kid going through a rough patch. Hope it helps anyone else going through rough time as well. Names have been changed to protect the innocent.) Hey Dirk, My name is Harry Doyle, I am a Freshman Pitcher for the Mel’s Barber...
Jays/Indians Home Opener
Here are a few observations I took from yesterday's Jays/Indians marathon opener. There is always a lot of speculation around the beginning of the year. Fans tend to look at the opening day game results and extract some kind of foreshadowing from it, as if it will set...
April is Autism Awareness Month!
The Groovy Garfoose is a proud supporter of Autism Awareness month. Throughout the month, we will be highlighting some AMAZING kids and families that wouldn't change a thing about their family, including their son or daughter with Autism. Our hope is that through...
MAR Conference Recap
When the opportunity presented itself for me to get to spend time with my bestie (I heart you Amanda Burchfiel!) and present my blog series "There's An App For That" at the Mid-Atlantic Region's Music Therapy Conference I jumped at the opportunity. With hubby and...