2 August ~ 2021

"The enjoyment of the journey comes by learning to love myself despite my imperfections, limitations, and vulnerabilities" - Marge Schneider

I am dealing with the idea of turning 70 in just a few months. That seems like such a milestone, and there is no denying that at 70 you are in the midst of old age. I got an interesting book titled 70 things to do when you turn 70, and one of the essays in it said the first thing to do is plan on making it to 80.

I will do that, and right now am trying my darndest to appreciate what I have in life, and not dwell on or worry about what I lack. (A person I respect very much told me that is the key to happiness). I am thrilled to still be dancing the night away on Saturday Nights, to not just the slow and mid speed songs, but also the fastest ones. (partner dancing, never line dancing) There are all kinds of mental and physical health benefits to dancing, as well as the peace and renewal that comes from the power of touch. The bottom line is dancing generates joy and makes a person feel like they are living their best life.

Of course it helps that I live just a 10 minute drive from one of the best dance halls in the country (The Grizzly Rose). And I love that I can do swing and blues dancing at the Mercury and Turnverein here in Denver. Some of the best dancers go to those places, and it is an honor to get to dance with them.

Also, a study reported in Science Daily concluded that dancing can have anti-aging effects on the brain.





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blurred person dancing energetically under colorful club lights with motion blur

Person in a white dress holding another's hand in a dimly lit, colorful dance hall with other dancers in the background

Person with long hair dancing with arms raised in a dimly lit venue with colorful lights

Woman smiling with eyes closed while dancing, holding hands with a partner in a dimly lit setting with colorful lighting

person holding another's hand leading them through a crowded dance floor illuminated by vibrant pink and purple lights

Person holding another's hand, dancing in a vibrant room bathed in red and purple lighting, with other dancers visible in the background

Smiling woman with long dark hair dancing under purple and blue club lights

Young woman in a blue dress and cowboy boots dancing indoors while holding someone's hand, with other couples dancing in the background

a woman in a blue dress dancing in a dimly lit dance hall with colorful lights and wooden ceiling beams

smiling woman in a white dress dancing and holding hands with someone in a dimly lit dance hall with colorful lighting


“This is why the idea of finding love across the dance floor endures – symbolizing that, when we know the true rhythm of our heart, we know the other. - Alexandra Katehakis"

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