I meet amazing women every day. I am drawn to women who are bold, courageous and smart. It helps if they are good dancers as well. There was always something about Patti Foster that intrigued me. I first met Patti in dance class, Dancefix. Dancefix is a high-energy dance class that draws people from all [...]
I was in a John Denver kind of mood on Saturday. This is rare because I’m not particularly a big John Denver fan. I used to listen to his music on 8-track as a kid (Grandma’s Feather Bed was a favorite). And during a family trip to Colorado, Rocky Mountain High made me cry. How could it not [...]
It all started at my dance class a few years ago. I was having a difficult day, month, year… actually it was a time in my life when I was making a major life decision – I was wretched with fear. Dancing was a refuge for me. I found energy and a sense of community [...]
I’m dedicating this week’s blog to the magnificent, Mr. Bruno Mars. For those of you who live under a rock, Bruno Mars is one of the most beloved performers of this generation. Even Michelle Obama has a little dance to his song Uptown Funk: Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars Why do I love Bruno so [...]
The most common question I got from friends when I returned from Greece was, “What was the best part of the trip?” I think they expected me to say something about a new found connection with my Greek heritage or an explanation of the magnificence of the Greek temples and sites… the food, the beauty [...]
The other night, my father had a few people over for a fabulous home-cooked Indian dinner. Among his guests was George, a man my father has known since the early 1970’s. I asked George about his life as a young man in Greece and what brought him to the US. So he told us the story of his passage by ship [...]
Last summer, I went on my version of an epic adventure. Destination: Greece Traveling companions: A rowdy bunch of mostly family. Mostly loud. And mostly fun. This trip was a life long dream of mine, so you can imagine the excitement and anticipation I had going in. As an avid journaler, I promised [...]
Last fall I attended a women’s award luncheon. You know the kind: fancy venue, mediocre food, but inspiring women who are making a difference in the world. These award-y things often leave me conflicted. On one hand, I admire these women. Who wouldn't? But, if I am completely honest, there was a tinge of jealous in me. I want an award too… or [...]
