Watching a dance performance is magical, no matter what type of dance it is. It just makes you want to kick your shoes off and start wiggling and stomping to the beat. On August 26, 2016, you will have a chance to do so. The best part is it is for FREE!
photos from: chicagodancingfestival.com
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Oh yes, the past can hurt. But you can either run from it, or learn from it. – Rafiki, from The Lion King
And I stand alone, a man of stone,
Against the driving rain,
And the night it’s got your number,
And the wind it cries your name,
If we search for truth, win or lose,
In this we’re all the same,
The hope still burns eternal,
We’re the keeper of the flame.
– Ever Since the World Began by Survivor
How often do you test your English vocabulary? Sometimes, when you are conversing or telling a story, you find yourself at a loss for the right word or the most appropriate word to describe the situation. That is why, it is good to test your vocabulary from time to time. While it is true that you may never even use these “uncommon” words, it is always good to challenge yourself, know what you don’t know and of course, have a little fun while learning.
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And even though we ain’t got money,
I’m so in love with you, honey,
And everything will bring a chain of love.
And in the morning, when I rise,
You bring a tear of joy to my eyes
And tell me everything is gonna be alright.
– Danny’s Song by Loggins & Messina
Yes my life is better left to chance,
I could have missed the pain but I’d have had to miss the dance. – The Dance by Garth Brooks
The most important thing to teach your children is the appreciation of hard work and the necessity of sacrifice to get things done. – unknown
Are you a baseball fan? This one is for you, then.
An Iowa corn farmer, hearing voices, interprets them as a command to build a baseball diamond in his fields; he does, and the Chicago White Sox come. – Written by Jon Reeves
photo source: rogerebert.com
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