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Category Archives: Life in General
Karaoke and Bill
Had my first Karaoke experience — went with my brother Bill and his lady Carla to a place called Paoli’s. I sang Nature boy. Thank you to Mark who made the Karaoke DJ change to the Nat King Cole version! … Continue reading
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Familiarity and Ignorance
There was a moment, yesterday, in the dance studio when I was crossed over into a different frame of reference. I was sitting by the computer manning the controls to start and stop the music. It was a pause in … Continue reading
Posted in Adi Da Samraj, Dance, Florence Dance Company, Life in General, Sacred
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Bargello… finally!
Today I finally made it inside the Bargello. It reminds me of a huge business card gallery… all the coats of arms and insignias of chiefs, captains, princes, celebrations, etc. I’ll whip out my camera next time. But this time … Continue reading
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Inspiration’s Pattern
Now that I’m settled into my Florentine digs, I’m noticing a pattern of how inspiration works. I’m doing a careful reworking of the final section of the graphics for the ballet, now that there is time to do it “right”. … Continue reading
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Uffizi, et cetera
Today I walked across the bridge to catch a ballet class… but no luck. Things seem to be very quiet in July on a Saturday. So I took photos of the Uffizi, Bargello, and other imposing buildings. I promise to … Continue reading
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Tu N’est Pas Beau (Lyrics)
(i learned this French Art Song, and forgot the second verse. A bear to find it again on the web, so I’m posting it for my own archive) La Périchole Tu n’es pas beau, tu n’es pas riche, Tu manques … Continue reading
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Il Corriere writeup, and rehearsals
Dear friends, Here is yesterday’s article (the 5th writeup) on Divina.com, including photos by Ruy, I believe. Also located at: http://www.ilnuovocorriere.it/aspx/login.aspx (9 july) Today many of the costumes by Mirko Bottai were delivered and besides trying them on, dancers had … Continue reading →