Tag Archives: ballet

Lonely places, hard times

Posted on December 6, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

In 1985 I moved to San Francisco alone to dance full-time with their ballet company. Fresh out of high school, my dream was finally coming true. I had trained with them in summers prior, but this would be more permanent.  … Continue reading →

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Practice, Practice

Posted on November 19, 2018 by For Glory Sake!

Practice – “repeated performance or systematic exercise for the purpose of acquiring skill and proficiency.” Plie’, tendu, degage’, rond-de-jambe… repetitive barre-work begins a ballerina’s day, every day as long as she dances. Practice is focused and purposeful; the honing of … Continue reading →

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Finding Freedom

Posted on March 27, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

I used to blame God for not answering my prayers. I lived angry for years. Not even sure exactly who I was mad at. I was mostly mad at me. I could not get what I wanted. Life just wasn’t working … Continue reading →

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His plans are perfect

Posted on April 2, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

The youngest of 4 girls, I was born into a house full of hairbrushes and shoes, stuffed animals and emotional drama. Our mother was trying to raise ladies – debutants if possible! My dad was trying to pay for it … Continue reading →

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