I see a story line in the moves of this dance that I like; the
Wednesdays after elections, we go back to our daily routines,
connecting at work and in the neighborhood and with best friends,
and encountering new folks as well.
Our contra dance communities are a microcosm [albeit samplings as opposed to representations] of the larger population. The people who commute at the same times and along the same routes everyday are still the ones with whom we share the road so that everyone arrives home safely. The wait staff at the restaurant, the baggers and cashiers at our most frequented stores are the same, and we interact with them in the same, hopefully kind and courteous, ways as we did before. Who we've elected does not change our human connections. We get to choose how we interact with/cooperate with/share kindnesses with in all of our circles of influence.
I admit to hoping for one of those magical fixes last night that often occurs with an evening of dancing , and to being less able to soak it up, less able to contribute to the possibility, but today I am better for having gone than I could possibly have been if I had stayed home and missed the car pool conversation, the favorite tunes, the eye contact, and the swings that, for the moment, put us both in balance.
How fortunate are we all for being able to dance our lives....
In reflection, maybe it's best to not do any "election themed" dances.
:/
On Nov 13, 2016 1:56 PM, "Erik Hoffman via Callers" <callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
OK, it was written for a previous election fiasco, but:
Black Wednesday-Nov 3 Blues
Becket
Erik Hoffman November 3, 2004
A1 In foursome: BAL & Square Thru 2 X2, Start Nbr w/ Rt
A2 R to Nbr: BAL, Nbr pull-by R, Pt Sw (or Pass Thru to Pt Sw)
B1 Circle Lft ¾; Nbr Sw
B2 Wm Chain; Lft Diag R&L
Written & called the day after G.W. Bush stole yet another election.
Just change the 3 to 9...
~Erik Hoffman
Oakland, CA
-----Original Message-----
From: Callers [mailto:callers-bounces@lists.sharedweight.net ] On Behalf Of April Blum via Callers
Sent: Monday, November 7, 2016 1:48 PM
To: callers@lists.sharedweight.net
Subject: [Callers] Post election day dances?
I calling the Baltimore contra on Wednesday.
Vote With Your Feet of course.
Others I am considering are:
Take All of the Credit and None of the Blame The Eyes Have It Illegal in Most States Not a Figment of Your Imagination Rocks and Dirt In Cahoots Chaos Pie Blueshift The Dancer's Duty Long May It Wave There Is No Way to Peace
Any other suggestions?
April Blum
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