Monthly Archives: July 2012

Audition! Audition! (Charms #21)

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Sirena

Why are auditions cool and magical?  This Sunday’s audition at Elm City Dance Collective has gotten me to wondering. So, in the spirit of research (also known as joy!), I’ve just “auditioned” a new recipe, a new dance class, 2 new musical … Continue reading →

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Yes, I KNOW You Can Dance

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Sirena

Yes, you. If you can move any part of your body, you can dance.   I subscribe to the gorgeous dancer/choreographer Lisa Race’s definition of dance: All movement.  Very generous and cool that this abundantly talented dancer/sorceress who creates and executes amazing, challenging … Continue reading →

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Dancing the Warpath to Happiness

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Sirena

Doesn’t that seem oxymoronic–warpath and happiness?  Or at least ironic. But Pema Chodron got me thinking when she said: “Rejoicing in ordinary things is not sentimental or trite.  It actually takes guts.  Each time we drop our complaints and allow everyday good … Continue reading →

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Grace

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Sirena

Oh, the irony.  All I can say is that to help me sit here and write about grace, I needed a jolt of…something.  Or rather, a chunk of something. Which led me to the kitchen and the irony of finding myself scarfing … Continue reading →

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Big Appetite

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Sirena

That’s how one ally kindly put it after I’d been lamenting always wanting more.  More dancing, more connection, more creativity.  More sparkle. Always aspiring (or rarely being satisfied) can carry a pretty hefty price tag.  For one, you can drive those around you crazy.  They … Continue reading →

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Abbondanza Yourself! (Charms #20)

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Sirena

Apologies to my Italian ancestors for the fractured Italian.  Let’s call it poetic license.  My point is: Fill yourself up with your self! Then share the bounty.* When I say “you,” rest assured that I mean “me”… and I hope, “you.” Because the world could … Continue reading →

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Mother/Dancer, Dancer/Mother: Life on a Curve

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Sirena

This summer as an extended dance improvisation.  My friend’s suggestion that I view my current situation that way has been helpful and calming. Certainly the constancy of change and of the impromptu in my household fits the improvisational model.  Change of who’s … Continue reading →

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Better When Dancing

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Sirena

That’s how my wristband (or the sign on my cage) should read.  It would describe both how I feel on the inside and how I am to deal with.  Let’s face it: It’s all better when I’m dancing. This is neither news to … Continue reading →

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Here’s to LOVE

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Sirena

Three decades of love.  That’s what the love of my life, my heart-catchingly spectacular husband, and I are about to celebrate on our 30th wedding anniversary.  Wow.  When I’m thrashing around trying to cultivate a sense of sparkle in my everyday existence, I need to focus … Continue reading →

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I Love to Laugh

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Sirena

Maybe I’m the only one who remembers that song from “Mary Poppins.” I don’t recall all of the lyrics.  But to me, that’s the most important part anyway. Funny how when I was younger, I prized intellectual firepower the most.  Or at least, I … Continue reading →

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