How are you faring during this challenging time? I mean individually in your slice of the globe? Let’s all help each other — tell us — how do you keep your spirits high?
“I do everything the man does, only backward and in high heels!” — Ginger Rogers
Here in Los Angeles, weeks ago, cleaning supplies were nowhere to be seen. Still, it wasn’t until I grocery shopped a couple of days ago that the sight of ravaged shelves was genuinely arresting. And then yesterday — things reached a tipping point. Long lines of heaped grocery carts, jammed parking lots… a friend canceled a much-planned birthday party, Iranian-American family shelved Persian New Year’s festivities…
Connecting with loved ones in any way I can, keeping fit — and having fun!! — are what keeps me afloat. Fortunately, everyone I know has their toilet paper and we’re all okay. That includes my family in worst-afflicted Iran, Italy, and Spain, along with Australia, Argentina, England, and Canada.
It also helps when my husband reminds me that people elsewhere have endured far worse for much longer. Another thing that lifts my spirits is when I visit blogs like RoiJoyeux’s. His is filled with kisses, interesting biographies of non-straight people, the treats he bakes for his loved ones, and dancing!…
“Anyone who ever gave you confidence, you owe them a lot.” — Truman Capote (read, don’t watching his phenom “Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Three Stories.”)
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44 thoughts on “Keep Calm and Dance + Guest Post by roijoyeux”
Being someone who loves InterPlay and Dance Church I am so in love with the art of moving the body! Thank you for this sharing!!!
da-AL, these are such strange times. A manager at a local grocery store here said if we could not shop for one week, then everything would re-set itself. The shopping has been incessant. Wishing you well.
Please remember that self-quarantining requires that you stay at home only with the people you live with. Inviting guests for dinner or going out to socialize defeats the purpose of trying to contain the disease. Just because they are family, if you don’t live with each other in the same residence, you risk getting and/or spreading Covid 19, especially since most of us can be infected without any signs of illness. If we are infected, we WILL spread this very contagious disease. Don’t pay attention to me, Daal. There are plenty of medical Internet sites that will give you the same information. Please stay healthy and be safe at home, just you and your hubby. And now you need to restart your 14 days of quarantine.
So true, Sharon — that post was written before rules became as tight as they are now. To make sure I don’t give future readers the wrong idea, I’ve deleted the line you mention. Thanks as always for encouragement & well wishes, dear, as I extend to you & yours ❤
Since we are treating the Corona Virus as a war event, I guess it’s good to seek out heroes who are making this situation better. A pretty girl to a sailor in the video is like a healer to a Corona sufferer these days.
Screenshot from The Weeknd – Blinding Lights – Vintage Dance Choreography – Roberto F
Being someone who loves InterPlay and Dance Church I am so in love with the art of moving the body! Thank you for this sharing!!!
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You’re very welcome, Bryan 🙂
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Very Nice. Loved this post.
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da-AL, these are such strange times. A manager at a local grocery store here said if we could not shop for one week, then everything would re-set itself. The shopping has been incessant. Wishing you well.
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every time there’s a government announcement, people rush out…
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Please remember that self-quarantining requires that you stay at home only with the people you live with. Inviting guests for dinner or going out to socialize defeats the purpose of trying to contain the disease. Just because they are family, if you don’t live with each other in the same residence, you risk getting and/or spreading Covid 19, especially since most of us can be infected without any signs of illness. If we are infected, we WILL spread this very contagious disease. Don’t pay attention to me, Daal. There are plenty of medical Internet sites that will give you the same information. Please stay healthy and be safe at home, just you and your hubby. And now you need to restart your 14 days of quarantine.
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So true, Sharon — that post was written before rules became as tight as they are now. To make sure I don’t give future readers the wrong idea, I’ve deleted the line you mention. Thanks as always for encouragement & well wishes, dear, as I extend to you & yours ❤
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Since we are treating the Corona Virus as a war event, I guess it’s good to seek out heroes who are making this situation better. A pretty girl to a sailor in the video is like a healer to a Corona sufferer these days.
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Lolol love your way of seeing things 🙂
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