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”
I am practicing the Sign Language arrangement of Song of Purple Summer, from the Spring Awakening musical. It’s something that gives me great pleasure, and gets me using my somewhat neglected signing skills.
Thank you for sharing!!.. while I do exercise caution to some degree, I do not let it stop me from venturing downs life’s highway… “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain”. (Author Unknown)… 🙂
Until we meet again..
May your spirit only know peace
May your heart only know love
May all your dreams come true
May your life’s journey be filled with happiness
And life is all that you wish for it to be….
(Larry “Dutch” Woller)
I’m also into the “counting blessings” camp. There’s always someone, some group, some country that’s suffering more. And historically of course, think of those poor folk in war conditions, the concentration camps … I wish you and your husband well Daal.
Screenshot from The Weeknd – Blinding Lights – Vintage Dance Choreography – Roberto F
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I am practicing the Sign Language arrangement of Song of Purple Summer, from the Spring Awakening musical. It’s something that gives me great pleasure, and gets me using my somewhat neglected signing skills.
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Lovely!!!! Thank you, Brian — would love to see your rendition on youtube 🙂
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Thank you for sharing!!.. while I do exercise caution to some degree, I do not let it stop me from venturing downs life’s highway… “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain”. (Author Unknown)… 🙂
Until we meet again..
May your spirit only know peace
May your heart only know love
May all your dreams come true
May your life’s journey be filled with happiness
And life is all that you wish for it to be….
(Larry “Dutch” Woller)
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Well said – balance is important
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Excellent.
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Glad you enjoyed it, rabirius 🙂
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I’m also into the “counting blessings” camp. There’s always someone, some group, some country that’s suffering more. And historically of course, think of those poor folk in war conditions, the concentration camps … I wish you and your husband well Daal.
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thank you, Denzil
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I just forget that I am 77 and keep off the beans
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Lolol
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