I love to dance. Am I good at it? Does it matter? Recently I met friends at a local dive for live music and beer. Walking into the dark bar brought waves of nostalgia from school days in New Orleans, back when eighteen was the legal drinking age and still we used fake IDs. Ah, to reminisce about those days gone by.
Better yet, make some good old days right here, right now. I remembered my mom’s words as I dragged reluctant friends to the dance floor: people only watch the good dancers. Unless you dance like Elaine (Seinfeld reference), you can feel free to move to your own groove while shutting down the ever-mumbling ego who loves to warn about losing face or worse, exposing the real you. So? Chances are, NO ONE is watching. But if they are, give an extra flail of the hand or bump of the hip, just for them. Sure, there’s a chance you’ll be a topic of ridicule, but it is more likely you’ll inspire others to let loose their inner Elaine. Tell your ego and any gawking onlookers, this is the real me, deal with it! Dance on and create new memories every chance you get.
Exploring Up Close…
I recently went exploring with two of our granddaughters. We donned safari hats, carried tote bags with snacks and a magnifying glass tucked into one pocket. I love that our new home came with a green space across the street, something I missed in our townhome that we moved from last year. You forget how…
Quote of the Week…
“Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” Zig Ziglar, 1926- 2012
My Easter Basket…
Happy Easter Monday, the second day of Easter Week which is sometimes called the Octave of Easter; eight days spanning from Easter Sunday to “Bright” Sunday. In the Christian tradition, the miracle of Christ’s resurrection is the most holy of celebrations. Easter stands for rebirth and renewal, perfectly coinciding with the bright green promise of…
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