Posts filed under ‘a tribute’
nine years ago…
March 6th, 2005
the day she came home
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face on a website
a precious discovery
love at first snuggle
mommy, daddy and brothers
a family’s new beginning
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supervising mommy
while she cooks for the boys – 3/5/14
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words for J & P’s
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my
heart is
full of love
for my children.
life would not exist
without them here
by my side
loving
me.
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yes, J & P are my sons
P’s is my girl
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Bill
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his
deep voice
a sweet sound –
could make me laugh
could make me angry
could make me cry big tears
could say what i could not – say
could lift me up and drop me hard
could make me feel as if i mattered
he was my best friend and i still miss him.
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Las Vegas, 2009
Myself, Sponge Bob and Bill
opening night
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standing center stage
Puccini marked his debut
nineteen years ago
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Happy Birthday Pnut
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ps: Nineteen years ago, Jordan was born…while listening to Puccini’s famous aria Un Bel Di from his opera Madame Butterfly. There were two ironies present at that moment – Jordan made his momentous entrance into the spot light as Kiri Te Kanawa ‘hit the high note’ of the final crescendo. As a dancer and choreographer, I could not have staged this moment more perfectly! Second irony of the day – Un Bel Di translates into One Beautiful Day. January 23, 1995 was a beautiful day indeed.
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ps take two: Puccini’s O Mio Bambino Cara (My Beloved Father) was also on my CD, but Pnut must not have been ready for his grand entrance. A divo cannot to be rushed! (he still cannot be rushed) Not to mention the fact that it was the beloved mother who was experiencing natural childbirth – not the beloved dad, who was standing with a camcorder….waiting…. 🙂
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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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This poster was issued in 1979.
The Nutcracker Act II – Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
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The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
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celesta keys strike
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dainty pink pointes enamor
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a charming classic
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The celesta, an instrument invented in 1896, gets its name for its “celestial,” tinkling sound. It provides the distinctive music that accompanies the dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. It is a struck idiophone operated by a keyboard.
The Nutcracker Act II Pas De Deux
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The Sugar Plum Fairy and Her Cavalier
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one
spotlight
on stage right.
they stand prepared.
he extends his arm –
she gently takes his hand
stepping onto perfect pointes.
gracefully and delicately
a majestic pas de deux unfolds…
dreams of sugar plums become her desire…..
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My first year as Clara
December 1978
In 1974, the Cincinnati Ballet Company premiered The Nutcracker. For two years, I sat in the audience – mesmerized. In Summer of 1976, I changed ballet schools and that December I was cast as a party girl and bunny. Many little girls and boys see more than just a ballet while sitting in the audience of a production of The Nutcracker – they discover their heart’s true desire.
The Nutcracker Act II – Mother Ginger and Her Polichinelles
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Mother Ginger
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Her Polichinelles
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frilly petticoats
little feet beneath her skirt
mother proudly grins
dancing on their tippy toes
sweet and fun wrapped up in one
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The Nutcracker Act II – Russian Dance
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The Russian Dance
‘Candy Canes’
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such
power
explosive
leaps suspended
high above the stage
lively candy canes
share their talents
spreading joy
and bright
smiles!
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More everything Nutcracker!
The Nutcracker Act II – Dance of the Mirlitons
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The Dance of the Mirlitons
‘Danish Marzipan’
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sweet, lovely ladies
dancers spring in unison
sound of reeds inspire
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Block China
Cookie Jar and Mugs
Yes, more Nuts! My mother would always keep her eyes open for Nuts…these became part of my Nuts family in 1996.
