Watch Very Closely

Watch Very Closely

Image: Jeff Sheridan performs in Central Park, NYC, circa 1970s.  More than 45 years ago, I was sitting in a café at the end of an afternoon of performing in Central Park with our felliniesque collection of buskers ranging from the infamous Philip Petit to… well, me...
Thumbs up for Thumbs!

Thumbs up for Thumbs!

I was pondering the wonders and stories of our anatomy the other day, and realized I could probably write a post about every part of myself. Who knows how long this inspiration will last, this could be a very long series! That led me to reflecting on my hands. When...

The Eloquence of a Shrug

Put your hands on your hips. Now, cross your arms across your chest. Now extend your arms straight out in front of you with your palms up as if pushing. Repeat each of these, and hang out for a while in each position. Does your stance change? Your breathing? Did you...