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The Magic of Wendy

by Burton Danet, Ph.D.

Suddenly there she was,
Coiffed with hair pulled back
Oh that ocean air, so humid.
Nothing hair ties will not check.

The Magic of Wendy!

First those crystal bowls.
A multi-colored shawl.
Off the bowls!
Onto the shoulders!
Listen to those sounds.
Going, going — GONG!
Going Gong, One by One,
Enough to put all in AWE!

A tune they play.
DO RE MI FA SOL LA TI DO?
Yes, but try the Carnatic sytem!
Shadjam (Sa), Rishabam (Ri), Gandharam (Ga),
Madhyamam (Ma), Panchamam (Pa),
Dhaivatham (Da) and Nishadam (Ni).

Painless learning:
FUN!
JOY!
LAUGHTER!
CHEERS!
JOKES!
ENGAGING!

Then she starts to speak.
What a voice to behold.
Ranges not thought possible
Before now unfold.
Even she did not know
Such were available!

Poetry on the screen?
Pictures to behold?
Poetry? Music? Art?
Whistles?
Flute sounds?
Merriment?
It's all there and more.

Singing? Enchanting?
Entertaining?

The Magic of Wendy!

Oh, how the world needs more.
S - i - n - g!
Breathe deeply now.
In and out.
Whooooosh!
Every word has a
Matching Sound!

Serious work?
Oh yes, but laughter
IS serious!
All can benefit.
FUN can heal.
Music heals.
Expression of
Inner wholeness heals.

The Magic of Wendy!

Feel better now?
Dr. Wendy does it!
Not a magician,
A MUSICIAN!
An artiste.
A psychologiste!
One who helps us
Become involved.

Reducing Self-Consciousness
Resulting in Expressions
That elevate mood
Stand on your feet!
Sing your part,
Clap your hands!
CHEERS!

It's Wendy, full of
Congratulations on
Getting in the mood.

The Magic of Wendy!

Take her home,
Absorb her messages,
Come back for more!
There is FUN to be had,
Galore!

Inspired by Wendy Davis, Ph.D., Sociocultural Psychology from the University of Colorado, Boulder. While there, she also received an honorary degree in 'W-ology' from a friendly British owl named Desmond. She has taught classes in psychology, statistics, world history, and now teaches yoga, workshops in diversity and public speaking.  Wendy is currently the director of CPR Educational Consulting, Creating Positive Results by empowering students to be leaders in their schools on various issues. Along with writing and drawing, she enjoys singing, hiking, biking, playing flute and ocarina and traveling to beautiful places.

The “W-Fun!” Program includes a performance of The Adventures of Wanda-Luu, performed with props and music, followed by discussion and activities that get students geared up to write and perform their own stories.



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