I am still riding the wave of the goodness of Rock Camp. That week generally leaves me feeling strong and comfortable in my gender. I smile when I see a female doing something radical or bold. I openly…
Rock Camp 2015 – Showcase at The Troubadour & Wrap-up
Saturday was this year’s Rock Camp showcase and it all went down at The World Famous Troubadour! Though the day’s moments followed the same order as those of years past, it was fresh and exciting. Each of…
Recovering, Thank-You-Very-Much
So yesterday was the big Rock Camp Showcase. And I am so looking forward to sharing the deets with you, as well as wrapping up my thoughts about this year’s camp. But let’s be honest – I’m beat.…
Rock Camp 2015 – Day 5
As I write this, I am almost too tired to keep my eyes open. So forgive my fumbling in describing Day 5, the last day of Rock Camp. The Bulls (shown above) played during lunchtime and I…
Rock Camp 2015 – Day 4
Every year at Rock Camp, Day 3 is usually what we call Breakdown/Breakthrough Day. Emotions run high. Energy is waning. Basically – a lot of what’s been bubbling beneath the surface finds its way out. And while there…
Rock Camp 2015 – Day 3
Okay. Are you sitting down? Yes? Because it’s about to get real up in here… Katy Perry stopped by Rock Camp at lunchtime for a Q & A session with the campers. There were fun questions and…
Rock Camp 2015 – Day 2
Day 2 was, well… I’m almost afraid to talk about it, lest I jinx myself. And I’m not kidding. Because Day 2 – much like Day 1 – was so utterly drama-free (for me) that I…
Rock Camp 2015 – Day 1
Yesterday was Day 1 of Rock Camp and it was awesome! First thing, I hit my usual duty of greeting campers in the parking lot, and I had fab-o company, as a few volunteers joined and helped. We…
Rock Camp 2015 – Orientation & Chicas Rockeras SELA
Before I get into orientation for Rock and Roll Camp for Girls Los Angeles, allow me to share a bit of what went down Saturday… After seeing a need in a largely Spanish-speaking part of L.A. County,…
Preparation
As Rock Camp approaches, I find myself readying for the week and its demands. Enthusiasm and excitement do a lot to energize me for each day at camp. The campers themselves build me up and provide a boost.…