The Election, Facebook, Broadway Dance, and Some Fosse
November 08, 2008
The Election
After reading so much about the election this week, I feel funny about not having written about it at all. Partly, it's because we've had so much else (active and emotional) going on. Partly, it's because...well, what could I say that hasn't already been said?!
I voted for Obama, and I'm glad he won. On the other hand, from the Republican side, McCain (until he chose Palin) was really the best they had to offer this season. It was nice to have an election where I didn't have to hold my nose and choose, what I hoped, was the lesser of two evils. And, although I did not think she was at all ready to be the Vice President, I feel sorry for Palin because the Republicans want a scapegoat, and she's an easy target. Actually, their true scapegoat will be in office for another 60 some days. It's amazing that McCain did as well as he did, given how unpopular President Bush is.
As I said, I'm happy Obama won. I think it's great that we will have an African-American president, though that's not why I voted for him. I love the graphic here at The Presurfer. However, my overwhelming feeling, watching people celebrate, online and on TV, Tuesday evening, was, this is the high point. It's all going down from here.
Because everyone that supports President-elect Obama has such high hopes for him, and he'll disappoint them. There's not going to be any money in the budget for new programs. The economy is nose-diving. We're stuck in Iraq. And that's just for starters.
When he gets in office, he'll have to compromise. He's a politician, and he'll have to play politics. He'll disappoint idealistic supporters, over and over.
Aren't you glad I didn't rain on everyone's parade earlier this week?!
I think, or at least hope, he'll do the best with what he has. But, he's going into office at the most difficult time in the last thirty years. The presidency is not an easy job, and his job will be harder than many.
I'm getting a little more relaxed about "friending" on Facebook. So far, most of my Facebook friends are my kids' friends I may be ready to try "friending" and start searching for people on Facebook.
However, there are some people I can't picture "friending." For instance, one evening I was in a "mood" and added Sparks and Saffire's There's Lightning in These Thunder Thighs* to my Facebook musical profile.
Now, I know that a few people from church read my blog, but you've gotten to know me, online, through lots of posts and words. And, if you're still reading, I guess that you're putting up with my bawdy, opinionated, Fosse-loving side (more on that later) in favor of... gardening... books, or whatever you find interesting on my blog. My point being that you have a more complete view of me, and my non-churchy side is, hopefully, in context.
So, I wouldn't want, say, the priests at our church to be getting Facebook updates saying that "L has added 'There's Lightning in These Thunder Thighs' to her Tunes iLike." Particularly since, I don't think they would know me from a central tunnel support on the new Victoria line.**, *** My musical tastes, or random thoughts, would not be the most "churchy" introduction (grin).
I was quite surprised to find that daughter had "friended" the assistant priest at our church this week.
Broadway Dance
I went again this week, and the only move that hurt my knee was one that was more aerobic-y. We learned really fun choreography to Brotherhood of Man from How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. I found it very difficult, however, to stay totally non-impact (no bouncing) and not really throw myself into dancing. I really miss being able to do that.
Bob Fosse and "Chicago" - only for diehard musical fans
One of the dancers who worked with Bob Fosse in the original "Chicago" discusses Fosse's acting directions for the song, All That Jazz.
Now, before I give you a link, I'll warn you that Bob Fosse did some of the most R-rated dances in regular musical theater. Although "All That Jazz" isn't an R-rated dance, the brief directions mentioned in this video are.
And, if you click on A Quickie with Carolyn Kirsh on Intent in All That Jazz, you'll never view the dance quite the same way again.
* By the way, do a Google search for "curvy Scandinavian women" and see what you find (grin).
** Monty Python reference.
*** Okay, I'm in a mood today too. Listening to those two songs helped.
Oh my gosh - you're right. I'll never hear that song the same way again. So funny.
Posted by: Carrie K. (the other one) | November 10, 2008 at 12:46 AM
Fosse was an odd one!
Posted by: M Light | November 11, 2008 at 11:23 AM