Monthly Archives: September 2011

#96 What’s the Slavic translation for ‘Shoot me’?

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Debbie

My diet (to maintain maximum energy) consisted of grains (bread and pasta), some dairy (mainly cheese because I hate the smell of milk and yogurt), fruits and vegetables (how can you not love fruits and vegetables?) and protein (chicken, fish … Continue reading →

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#90 The French teacher, Natasha and the pervert

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Debbie

I was teaching in Gothenburg Sweden for two months around the time that the Berlin Wall came down.  The school I was working for provided accommodation – a beautiful, large, two bedroom apartment smack in the middle of downtown.  Unfortunately … Continue reading →

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#38 Divas

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Debbie

I think if you have to say to someone “Do you know who I am?” – that pretty much means you are a “has-been”.  Fame and recognition is dictated by the current fads.  Well – at least it is for … Continue reading →

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#55 Zaire

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Debbie

It was called Zaire in those days (not Congo) and we arrived in the afternoon.  After disembarking from the plane, we were told to wait on the tarmac, rather than going into the terminal and customs.  Representatives from the Canadian … Continue reading →

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#101 Choreographic Workshops

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Debbie

I participated in a choreographic workshop – once – and trust me – once was enough.  First I should probably point out that I was a reluctant participant.  The group that I was working with had a large choreographic program … Continue reading →

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