Monthly Archives: February 2012

Why dance?

Like many young dancers today – I too have questioned why I dance – beyond the fact that I love to dance.  Why not do something more meaningful with my life – like become a doctor – or work with … Continue reading

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The Pollyanna Complex

The earthquake in Mexico changed me forever.  I realized that life was a precious and fleeting thing.  I returned home and canceled all of my insurance policies and decided to live in today rather than in the future.  I enjoy … Continue reading

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Mexico City 1985

It was early morning and my bed was shaking.  “Lidia,” I groaned, “Get off my bed.”  Lidia muttered an answer and it took me a few moments to realize that she was still in her own bed on the other … Continue reading

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Menopause

Have you ever noticed how little old ladies are always saying the most outrageous things?  How their filter buttons have somehow gotten switched off?  It’s not senility – trust me – it’s not the result of failing faculties.  I honestly think that these women … Continue reading

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#4 Hard work does pay off

In the late 1960’s the Cincinnati Ballet Company had a youth company.  They held yearly auditions for positions in the program which had the young dancers dividing their training time between their original dance studios and the company.  I was … Continue reading

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