Monthly Archives: April 2012

30 Days Till Showtime: Performing…Tonight!

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Sirena

4:58 A.M.: One eye opens to a beautiful, sunny day.  Feel giddy.  Remember we’ve got our group show tonight!  A great chance to run our new work and build a spirit of community with our fellow dancers. Excellent.  C’mon girl,  go back to sleep or … Continue reading →

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30 Days Till Showtime: Hero in Your Own Mind

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Sirena

I don’t know about you, but I find that performing offers a wonderful guide for living.  Just as dancing provides a great metaphor for the bigger picture.  (Thanks, Florinda, for reminding me of how much I love extrapolating life lessons from my dancing).  With a variety of performances coming … Continue reading →

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30 Days Till Showtime: Dance, Baby

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Sirena

Overwhelmed.  That’s where I can get to so easily at this point in the process.  So many things clamor for your attention, it’s hard to shush everyone and stay focused. Grounded. Now when I feel like this–on a good day– I ask … Continue reading →

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30 Days Till Showtime: Dance or Write?

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Sirena

So, we’ve got about 4 weeks until our contemporary dance concert here goes up. Heading home after rehearsal, I’m spilling items out of my many bags stuffed with costumes, video equipment, CDs, snacks.   I feel as if steam must … Continue reading →

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For the Sad Convenience Store Cashier

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Sirena

Bleary-eyed after being on the road for days, you half stumble out of the car when you stop for gas on the long drive home. You rush into the attached convenience store where the young woman presiding over it greets you … Continue reading →

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On The Road Again

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Sirena

I admit it: I have not historically been a great traveler. OK.  So,  I’ve been a prickly, difficult traveler.  But that’s historically speaking.   I’ve turned over a new leaf.  Or at least I’m trying to.    Because I’ve come … Continue reading →

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Joy? Make Mine a Double, Please (Charms #14)

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Sirena

For the longest time, I think I was under the misapprehension that happiness and joy needed to happen TO me.  Ahhhh, wouldn’t it be swell if that were true?  Just kick back and without any effort, VOILA! It just happens.  Not. That doesn’t lessen … Continue reading →

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Santa Hat Check-In

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Sirena

Dear Santa Hat, When I went up to the attic to find more Easter stuff, I was keenly aware of your presence.  I could smell you shimmering in there–cinnamon and a sense of possibility. It’s been about 3 months since … Continue reading →

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Charms of the Week #13–Friends

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Sirena

Once I crawled out of my miscommunication-induced funk yesterday and donned the ol’ rose colored glasses, I got to thinking about what a luminous gift having a friend really is. Sure, it may seem obvious or trite, but after sitting in a meeting of people who consistently misunderstand … Continue reading →

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You Just Don’t Understand…Me

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Sirena

Have you ever been misunderstood?  Even when you’ve worked hard to express yourself clearly and thoughtfully, and have no idea how or why the train derailed? Well, I’ve been working with some folks lately who seem routinely to misunderstand what I’m saying … Continue reading →

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