Dirk Hayhurst's Blog
Words and thoughts still trying to make it to the big leagues...Groovy Update and an App!
Hello Groovy Garfoose readers! It has been quite a while since I have posted, so I figured I would bring you up to speed. Here goes... Life has been VERY busy with conferences, trainings and travels galore. In October alone, hubby and I traveled to Colorado, New...
The Xylo Diaries. Treats and Stairs
Xylo stands there, staring out the window like he’s a watchdog. I guess he is, just not in the way you’re thinking. He’s a sight hound, so he likes to stare at stuff—blowing leaves, the neighbor’s cat, rodents with bushy tails. Just stares at them, like Medusa though...
The Xylo Diaries. Taking Him Home
“If he doesn’t run right up and jump in on the first go, it usually means you’re going to have to lift him up and stuff him in,” said the lady at the rescue as she hoisted up my dog's bare rear parts and crammed him in my vehicle. Xylo is about 84 pounds from...
The Xylo Diaries. Picking Him Out.
Before I coaxed him into the car, before I got the papers signed, and before the lady who gave him to me went on this hyper anal retentive rant about how the breed is second only to God in value to man kind and how I better reconstruct my house to accommodate...
Happy Thanksgiving!
Sending blessings, happiness and peace to you and yours from the Groovy Garfoose! Per the request of one of my client's, a little tune to help you celebrate: [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZkN1RWsqlY[/youtube]
Advance Praise for OUT OF MY LEAGUE.
Here's what the advance reviewers have to say about OUT OF MY LEAGUE. "Dirk Hayhurst writes about baseball in a unique way. Observant, insightful, human, and hilarious.” — Bob Costas. “Even more than he did in The Bullpen Gospels, Dirk Hayhurst teaches us here...
Music, The Brain, And Making An Ass Of Yourself For Jesus
I’ve been thinking a lot about music, the brain, and memories. I know: an odd thing to simply wake up one day and start pondering. Hear me out. You may have had the satisfaction of watching the 20/20 piece on Gabby Giffords recently, where in it showed her therapist...
NMT = Two Thumbs Up!
Last weekend I had the opportunity to attend the Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) training in Fort Collins, Colorado. On the flight over, my colleague and I discussed our excitement for the training and our hopes for it to enhance our work at the hospital. I was also...
There’s An App for That: Tempo Advance
Today's blogpost is coming to you from beautiful (and cold!) Fort Collins, CO where I am completing advanced training in Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT). The training has been amazing thus far and I look forward to sharing some highlights with you next week. For now, I...
Music Therapy Month In O-H-I-O
Happy October AND Happy Music Therapy Month in Ohio! A few days back I received an email from my state organization reminding me to spread the word about music therapy in the Buckeye State. This year I am especially excited to share a sampling of some of the...
The Recipe for #EpicFail Starts in the Head
I’m sure you’re tired of hearing this, but wow, what a night for baseball September 28th turned out to be. I usually don’t like to throw my voice into such an over saturated market of baseball commentary, but I can’t help it. I’m tired of listening to people who’ve...
Best. Concert. Ever.
Last night my husband and I experienced the best concert we have ever seen in our lives. Aussie guitarist Tommy Emmanuel blew our minds with his showmanship and incredible talent for making his guitar sound like a piano, Native American flute, African drum, Kalimba...