Monthly Archives: August 2012

Sea Dance Project

I have seaweed “extensions” in my hair.  They’re small.  But today when I could not  remove these morsels of seaweed without cutting or ripping the ends of my locks,  I wondered for a moment of fantasy if I am transforming … Continue reading

Posted in Creativity, Inspiration | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Flashmob of 1: Taking It to the Beach

I had not planned to dance my solo amidst the summer crowds at the ocean.  No, it was all going to happen far down the beach, away from everyone else. At least that’s what my sudden inspiration was after I … Continue reading

Posted in Creativity, Inspiration | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

mermaid, dancing

“Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it.”~Buddha   What I notice about the gaggle of sparkling little mermaid girls waiting next to me in the waves is that there is … Continue reading

Posted in Creativity, Inspiration, Mindful, Soulful | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Shine Your Light, Baby

Scene: 3:12 a.m.   Midweek, summertime. My husband and I have been do-si-do-ing in an anxiety-driven duet for the past hour.  One or the other of us getting in or out of bed, trying to quiet the seemingly endless mind … Continue reading

Posted in Cooking/Food, Creativity, Inspiration | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Buoy

I’ve loved buoys ever since I was little.  The word alone is a wonder.  How could that unlikely combo of letters yield the pronunciation of the word? Enchanting! As an ocean girl, my appreciation blossomed as I learned from my sailor … Continue reading

Posted in Inspiration | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Olympic You

Get moving! Keep moving!  Watching the Olympics has brightened the glow of that important message.  Reminding me of the fact that I’ve slowly come to appreciate, namely that vibrancy depends mainly on exploring our range of motion, both inside the dance studio and way beyond. … Continue reading

Posted in Inspiration | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Lonely Artist

She guesses she must be from the Land of Misfit Artists.  Maybe because she’s got that half and half personality–the introspective, shy side often associated with artists. But in her it’s coupled with an extroverted, gregarious, people-loving side that makes her so often seek, and be fired … Continue reading

Posted in Creativity, Inspiration | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment