A New Year

Christmas was wonderful and so was ending the old year to embrace the new. I did the First Night face painting again- this year the Shriner ladies were the bulk of the painters, I think I was the only one who wasn't. We then walked over to the Bank of America lobby to "check buttons" for Six Foot Swing, a lovely group with a following of excellent dancers. The group had an acoustic bass, a washboard & bells, clarinet, keyboard and a lovely woman with deep sexy voice and a plunging neckline. Not only was the music pleasing, the dancing was delightful to watch. There were young dancers (20 somethings) and older dancers (50 and 60 somethings) and all ages in between. Clearly the younger dancers were into competitive dance -their moves were inventive, high energy, fun! There was another couple (from the 50 somethings)who had clearly spent some time dancing. He led her smoothly around the floor with power and varying moves that made it the epitome of partner dancing. Beautiful. I wish I had taken pictures. Sorry. Well, I did take a few of the faces I painted, some of which I've shared on this blog.

I hope your New Year has had a pleasant beginning.