“Get your sexy on, ladies!” shouts Danna, our cheerful instructor. “What happens in Zumba stays in Zumba!” Danna leads us in moves that were practically illegal when I was growing up. I clearly remember “Elvis the Pelvis” when he appeared on the Ed Sullivan show on September 9,1956. His hip gyrations were the talk of … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2014
FIRE! FIRE! What do You Grab?
Ironically, I was going through my closet looking for clothing to donate to the fire victims of Heredia, Costa Rica when I smelled smoke. I walked outside and there were white particles floating in the air. Ashes! Was this something I created in my head while I was thinking of the poor people who lost … Continue reading
This Boat is For the Birds
We went on a boat hunt. We found a slew of cheap boats for sale on Craigs List. One ad says, “Motivated Seller”. We answered, and 3 days later we got a response. None of the questions we asked were answered, but at least there was an indication the boat was still available, and there … Continue reading
How to Hold Yourself Together
Does this dress make me look fat? Don’t answer that if you value your life! The women in my family are not skinny. Some are fit, but none are thin. I remember, as a child, thinking my grandma looked like a barrel with legs. She mostly wore house-dresses, but on special occasions she would dress … Continue reading