Posted by jvargas | Posted in !N2DG Updates | Posted on 27-12-2009
Scottsdale, AZ…. overall a nice place…
The weather in Scottsdale was great today and things looked promising. The park was even across from a shopping center that I was sure would provide more traffic to the area with the sound of drums. The scenery was nice and distinctly different from any other city I’ve been to on this tour.
As with many of the other parks, the traffic was mostly pass-by traffic that happened to stop to read the banner, listen to the drums, and a few played along with me. There was a nearby playground and I could see that there were more people on the side near my area than on the opposite side. This was a good sign; however there was a little 2 foot wall enclosing the playground that seemed to also provide an easy social barrier and kept many people from crossing over to join me. Several did join me however and I had a few great conversations.
This was the first stop that parents approached me about other uses for drum therapy. Specifically it seemed that the focus in this area was drum therapy to help autistic children. I found that very interesting and have decided to look into that area more. Perhaps I can find a way to promote awareness for both Austism and Alzheimer’s through my efforts with drums. We’ll see how things progress.
Today wraps up my pre-Christmas part of the tour. I am headed home today and hope to be home safe and sound just in time for dinner on Christmas Eve. I am tired and oh so ready to see my own bed…. but I believe my journey has been well worth the expense and time.
Next stop…. home sweet home.
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