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Mike
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Husband 💍, Musician, Teacher, Teacher Educator, Researcher, Runner, Child of God, right in GOD’S HANDS. Assoc. Prof. of MusEd. Views my own.
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“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭23‬:‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬ bible.com/bible/111/ps...

TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL PRAYER FROM YOUVERSION:
November 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”
‭‭Colossians‬ ‭4‬:‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬ bible.com/bible/111/co...

EXCERPT FROM TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL MATERIALS FROM YOUVERSION:
November 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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EXCERPT FROM TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL MATERIALS FROM YOUVERSION: (2/2)
November 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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“But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.””
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭19‬:‭26‬ ‭ESV‬‬ bible.com/bible/59/mat...

EXCERPT FROM TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL MATERIALS FROM YOUVERSION:
November 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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EXCERPT FROM TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL FROM YOUVERSION: (2/2)
November 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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It rained this morning, and it may snow in the coming weeks, so we chanted about clouds in triple meter. The Bumblebee is a favorite, so we sang the multimetric bumblebee song, too. There were other activities as well, some connected to the materials in this picture.

#MusicEd @umontana.bsky.social
[ID: The following on a cement step: a blue and grey rolling cart; a black ukulele case that says "Ohana Ukuleles" on it; a blue water bottle with a black cap and handle that has stickers on it: an OU Alumni sticker and a Tower Records sticker; a yellow and black bumble bee hand puppet; a book that says "The Tailor and the Mouse" with a picture of a mouse on it; a book that says "Tanka Tanka Skunk" on it with a picture of an elephant holding a drum and mallet and a skunk holding a drum and mallet. Behind these materials are glass doors.]
November 14, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬ bible.com/bible/111/ph...

EXCERPT FROM TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL FROM YOUVERSION:
November 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭11‬ ‭NIV‬‬ bible.com/bible/111/1t...

EXCERPT FROM TODAY’S YOUVERSION DEVOTIONAL:
November 12, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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“Listen! It’s the voice of someone shouting, “Clear the way through the wilderness for the Lord! Make a straight highway through the wasteland for our God!”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭40‬:‭3‬ ‭NLT‬‬ bible.com/bible/116/is...

TODAY’S PRAYER:
November 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Um, pools close in Montana in less than 5 minutes, @msnbc.com. Another indicator that the #MountainTime zone is the forgotten time zone.
November 5, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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We have new signage on campus, so I thought it was appropriate to stage a picture post-teaching-at-the-childcare with the new sign for McGill Hall where the ASUM Child Care is. Autumn is in full bloom in Missoula. Halloween is almost here. #MusicEducation #umontana
[ID: The following on a grey sign that says "McGill Hall" and "UM" in maroon lettering: a black ukulele case leaning against the sign. The case says "Ohana Ukuleles" on it. On top of the sign is a white ladle, a black and yellow bumble bee hand puppet, a green and white snail finger puppet, and a pink and white snail finger puppet. Also, a book that says "Let's Play in the Forest while the WOLF Is Not Around" & "Claudia Rueda." The book has a green cover and drawings of several animals on it. Also here is a book that says "Tanka Tanka Skunk," "Steve Webb" "to the Skunka Tanka beat!" on it with a cartoon elephant holding a bass drum and a mallet and a skunk holding a mallet standing on top of a drum. The book cover has an orange and black background. Leaning against this book is a tuning fork. Behind all of these items is a cement path, people walking, green grass, trees, and buildings in the distance.]
October 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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“When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.””
‭‭Judges‬ ‭6‬:‭12‬ ‭NIV‬‬ bible.com/bible/111/jd...

EXCERPT FROM TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL:
October 21, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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#BookOfCommonPrayer #Episcopalian #Christian
October 19, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Photos from today in Helena at the Montana State Capitol. Democracy in action. Fighting tyranny. #NoKings #Democracy #FightTyranny @nbcnews.com @msnbc.com @maddow.msnbc.com @cnn.com @cnn-news.bsky.social @npr.org @montanafreepress.org
October 19, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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Democracy in action. Fighting tyranny. Look at today’s gathering at the Montana State Capitol in Helena. #NoKings #Democracy #FightTyranny @nbcnews.com @msnbc.com @maddow.msnbc.com @cnn.com @cnn-news.bsky.social @npr.org @montanafreepress.org
October 19, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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#BookOfCommonPrayer #Episcopalian #Christian
October 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬ bible.com/bible/116/ps...

TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL PRAYER:
October 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Phrygian tonality was on tap today in the infant room (amongst other tonalities). Triple meter was a feature within some of the activities experienced in the toddler room, and we pretended scarves were flowers in the PreK room today (sung in major tonality). #MusicEducation @umontana.bsky.social
[ID: The following on a blue table: a book that says "Let's Play in the Forest while the WOLF Is Not Around" & "Claudia Rueda." The book has a green cover and drawings of several animals on it. A blue water bottle with a red "OU Alumni" sticker in the shape of the state of Oklahoma and a black and yellow sticker that says "Tower Records No Music No Life." The top of a black ukulele case. A blue and black bag with a sheer purple scarf draped on top of it. Behind all of these items is a window and on the other side of the window is a cement sidewalk, trees, green grass, and a brick building with windows.]
October 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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It’s been a minute since my last jog.

#ParkinsonsSucks #InMemoriam #EveryMileMatters #JustDoIt #SelfCare #BigSkyCountry
September 27, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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“So there is a special rest still waiting for the people of God.”
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭4‬:‭9‬ ‭NLT‬‬ bible.com/bible/116/he...

EXCERPT FROM TODAY’S YOUVERSION DEVOTIONAL:
September 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Today, we experienced Minor tonality in the infant room, Lydian tonality with the toddlers on the playground as well as with "Green School" and "Yellow School" (PreK classes) in one of their classrooms. Happy Friday, all!

#MusicEducation #EarlyChildhoodMusic
[ID: The following on a cement bench: a black ukulele case that says "Ohana ukuleles" on it and also has a sheer green scarf draped on top; a pink and white snail finger puppet; a green and white snail finger puppet; a metal tuning fork; a book that says "Jump Frog Jump" and has a drawing of a frog on a lily pad, a fish in the water, a fly on a green bush, a snake, a body of water and a meadow with bushes. Behind all this is green grass, trees, cars, and buildings.]
September 26, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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@jimmykimmel.com is back!
September 24, 2025 at 4:46 AM
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Today, the following was included in our musical activities at the #ASUMChildcare: we planted flowers with the scarves in major tonality (thanks for the activity idea, Kate Offer). We experienced the multimetric Bumble Bee song… (1/3)
[ID: The following on a paved concrete surface: A book that says “Kitty Alone Adapted by John M. Feierabend, Illustrated by Mina Echevarria." A blue and black bag with a metal tuning fork leaning against it and a lavender sheer scarf draped on top; a black ukulele case that says “Ohana Ukuleles;" a blue water bottle with a black cap. The bottle has multiple stickers, four of which can be seen: one that says "Ghost Town Coffee Roasters: Good, Coffee, People;" one that says "Choir Geek: The Concordia Choir;" one representing Dorothy and Rose from "The Golden Girls;" and one representing Sophia from "The Golden Girls." The bottle also has the Hydro Flask logo visible (and is displayed on this bottle in the color white). This symbol is described by the company as "a stylized depiction of the sun and waves." Lastly, there is a blue and grey rolling cart with a black handle. Behind all this is green grass, trees, cars, and buildings.]
September 19, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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So great to see Robert D. Putnam speak this evening at the University of Montana. Thanks to the Mansfield Center for this opportunity to hear him.

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September 16, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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September 11, 2025 at 12:35 AM