Posts filed under ‘a tribute’
a coda of lights!
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this
is
the last dance
of
the last act
before
the final curtain call
of
the season.
it has been quite a run of glowing performances
but
it is now time
to bid adieu,
pack up the costumes and the sets
until
we return
again next year.
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Please,
do not be sad
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miracles await us!
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The Nutcracker Act II – The Finale
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The Finale
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soaring crescendos
all the dancers on the stage
Clara bids farewell
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The photo above was taken from a special souvenir photo book which was created for the 1981 Nutcracker Season. After spending my Sunday afternoon digging through boxes, I found this gem amongst many, many other treasures. This photo was taken in 1979.
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I hope you have enjoyed my series of pieces inspired by The Nutcracker Ballet. As a child, the holidays were The Nutcracker. As an adult, they are very special memories – ones which I will never, ever forget. Just ask my boys….they hear the same stories year after year, after year, after year…..and it looks like y’all will be suffering the same fate!
The day…after the day of the watch and roll…..
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It was a very long day.
A long day indeed.
A day to remember.
A day in which the Patriots
rolled into first place
&
WON THEIR VERY FIRST BOWLING TOURNAMENT
EVER!!!!
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Stevenson Patriots in Lincolnshire, IL
the essence of ballet
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To possess
an undying desire
to achieve
immeasurable grace
in its purest form ~
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a classical ballet dancer
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a monochromic observance
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dark, light and greys
what a mysterious view
a vast history unknown
but
such an enticing enigma
standing
stalwart
as a true testament of time…
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Happy 4th!
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hamburgers, hot dogs and barbeque
amongst many salads, chips and s’mores.
there is much on this holiday’s menu;
today’s tastings should not ∼
could not be
a
bore.
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there are gatherings of all shapes and sizes ∼
not your typical 24 hour day.
it is one in which we celebrate a special birth ∼
our guest of honor ∼
the US of A.
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though this is a day of feasting and fun,
let’s not lose sight of all we have lost;
those who fought hard for our independence ∼
the valiant who paid the ultimate cost.
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whether you live in my country or do not,
i wish all of you a wonderful Friday.
the weekend is almost upon us ∼
so enjoy some fun
&
go out
and
play!
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Memorial Day – Remembering
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reflections of the past
their call to duty
so many lives… lost
we remember with honor
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to my boys
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you
are the
reason why
i live this life
each morning i wake
each breath i take
remember
i love
you
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Us.
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we may never go for a walk
or
share a cup of coffee
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we may never meet face to face
or
hear one another speak
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we may never hold each others hand
or
cry in each others arms
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we may never do this
and
may never do that…
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BUT
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what we do
is
share.
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we share
ourselves
and
this
is
the
most precious
gift
of
all
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March 19th
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lots of flowing tears
giggles here and there
thoughtful walks with Pee
a day of memories
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two years have come and gone
year three has just begun
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