Because We Want To

 

Morning

With nothing else to hold my attention, I tuned into the Olympics. Stunning, over-the-top perfect free skate by Alyssa Liu. Headed for greatness 4 years ago, she "retired" - aka, quit. A ski trip inspired her to return, and she came back to skate her way to Olympic Gold. Was that her goal? Nope. She said she didn't care about medals, she was there to simply enjoy it. Putting no pressure on herself to win anything, she skated flawlessly.

Wang Zhao/AFP

Whatever we strive for should be because we want to achieve it, not because someone else pushes us into it.

Watch Some Here

 Good morning.

Last week, faithful reader Hooter said it was a shame there was no video of any dancers.

Well, you can watch some here: 

Antonio DaSilva

May as Well

 

Nope....

May as well dance like no one is watching.

Or, at least enjoy some of my favorite dancer photos from French Patrick

Have a good day.

Sorely Missed

 

Well, this shit just has got to stop. Besides, I recall saying I did not want to know who the third would be. An extremely talented man from my days in theatre has just passed away. He was not on-stage talent --- he was the dude who created the sets that made everything look elegant and glitzy,  and everyone look stunning and gorgeous under lighting that enhanced it all.

I can think of no better way to honor him than to post dancer photos (most of which came from Your French Patrick).

He made the fantasy worlds more beautiful and will be sorely missed.