CHRISTMAS… That one word evokes so much emotion in us all. It takes us back to our childhood, our memories with our own children, and our longings for what we wish we could have…and what we used to have, and now have lost. It truly is the best of times, and the worst of times,…
DetailsI realize I steer clear of life's catastrophes, politics, and all-in-all unjust episodes – basically most of the topics in the media. I do this intentionally, as we are people, and people will do rotten things. It's easier to be naughty than well-behaved…and overall, we take the easy way out. All the horrible things that people…
DetailsWhew! We went from Fall to Christmas. And did you know today is Small Business Saturday? I’m in that category as Dance With Janet, and I’m celebrating with a BIG SALE of 25% OFF ALL ITEMS (except online lessons) beginning TODAY! Take a look at all the lessons you can learn at home HERE: www.dancewithjanet.com/products. I…
DetailsWhen I was growing up and I did something the rest of the kids were doing, my dad would always roll his eyes and say, "If the kids jumped off a cliff, would YOU jump off the cliff too?" I was puzzled; my answer was another question: "If they all jumped, wouldn't there be a…
DetailsThe Cubs are in the World Series! Who’d’ve thunk? They’re playing at Wrigley Field tonight and tomorrow night, and I know a lot of people will be watching the game – maybe I even will; it IS pretty exciting. However, the dances I had scheduled for tonight and tomorrow night do not have TV’s in them, so I’ve decided to cancel the dances. …
DetailsI’m not the only procrastinator in the world, although I think I’m one of the best. Sometimes, time is UP and putting decisions off is a luxury we can no longer afford. That’s happening as we speak – today is IT! Royal Caribbean is taking back their unsold cabins from our group rate as of the…
DetailsWhat a lovely day already. It doesn’t get much better than writing while enjoying the fresh sunshine, sipping cocoa-flavored tea in front of the fireplace (which is ON), gazing into the leaf-strewn yard, laptop in one hand and cell phone in the other. Ah, technology…and Fall. Which is here, in case you haven’t noticed. Funny…
DetailsTwo weeks ago, I told you about Nancy’s daughter Becca, who was diagnosed with cancer this past April. Ten days later, this past Monday, Becca lost her battle. I received the devastating news from Nancy and am passing on her email; I know her friends (especially in the dance community) will support her and her family, as…
DetailsWithout a doubt, change is difficult. Inevitable, but hard to handle. We just get used to something, and then life shifts. It affects each of us differently. The good news is, change prevents boredom. It also provides us with a personal challenge: How do we handle it? Will it make us or break us? What…
DetailsIn April, one of my dancers (Nancy) recently received the worst news a parent could possibly hear: The cause of her only child's pain was an aggressive form of incurable cancer. To say she was devastated is the understatement of her life. I and everyone who knows Nancy have been praying for her daughter…
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