tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post5295473688715238422..comments2023-06-02T15:46:37.487+02:00Comments on JOURNEY INTO ELDERHOOD: Working on ThatGrandmother Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-66608932225716546882014-04-22T12:59:10.759+02:002014-04-22T12:59:10.759+02:00It's such an amazing art form.It's such an amazing art form.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-71195513184192158462014-04-21T15:16:46.653+02:002014-04-21T15:16:46.653+02:00Dancing in the hoop! That says it all!Dancing in the hoop! That says it all!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-41097050995798165122014-04-19T18:15:04.103+02:002014-04-19T18:15:04.103+02:00So much gets danced in these dances that compels u...So much gets danced in these dances that compels us to watch.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-6124590117506653382014-04-19T18:12:48.254+02:002014-04-19T18:12:48.254+02:00A powerful metaphor danced out for us to make it c...A powerful metaphor danced out for us to make it clear.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-795068739947044312014-04-19T18:11:42.512+02:002014-04-19T18:11:42.512+02:00Isn't it synchronicity when God wishes to rema...Isn't it synchronicity when God wishes to remain anonymous?Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-70333229354757608402014-04-19T18:10:13.410+02:002014-04-19T18:10:13.410+02:00Gorgeous artistry. Gorgeous artistry. Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-58706457224122054232014-04-19T18:09:12.388+02:002014-04-19T18:09:12.388+02:00Do google hoop dancers. You'll be amazed as wi...Do google hoop dancers. You'll be amazed as will your children.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-48296079368921533562014-04-19T18:07:57.141+02:002014-04-19T18:07:57.141+02:00Truly, a web of interconnection.Truly, a web of interconnection.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-61798118191039802082014-04-19T18:07:12.101+02:002014-04-19T18:07:12.101+02:00I agree, Ella. I agree, Ella. Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-23454021396467469372014-04-19T18:06:15.793+02:002014-04-19T18:06:15.793+02:00Thanks, Hannah. We're part of it all. We'r...Thanks, Hannah. We're part of it all. We're one.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-87304673914098264312014-04-19T18:04:38.245+02:002014-04-19T18:04:38.245+02:00I had the singular great fortune to be introduced ...I had the singular great fortune to be introduced to Native American life and PowWows including their beautiful dances.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-3671893524102776832014-04-19T18:01:58.899+02:002014-04-19T18:01:58.899+02:00I love that it comes from watching the birds and a...I love that it comes from watching the birds and animals and attempts to imitate them. It has become a fabulous form of dance.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-69105094773186867532014-04-19T17:59:50.500+02:002014-04-19T17:59:50.500+02:00You Tube has many examples of hoop dancers if you ...You Tube has many examples of hoop dancers if you want to see an entire performance of amazing athleticism and skill. Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-57099098389439434442014-04-19T17:57:41.086+02:002014-04-19T17:57:41.086+02:00Great power in both, yes.Great power in both, yes.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-20585133040332611202014-04-19T17:54:53.265+02:002014-04-19T17:54:53.265+02:00There are many styles of dance in gatherings all o...There are many styles of dance in gatherings all over the country where they are performed. It's a gorgeous spectacle if you have the good fortune to attend one.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-4043915577341154642014-04-19T17:50:08.188+02:002014-04-19T17:50:08.188+02:00I loved the song as well with its message but I li...I loved the song as well with its message but I lived for a year on an Indian Reservation and was introduced to various forms of their beautiful dances.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-67979720839770029852014-04-19T17:47:06.354+02:002014-04-19T17:47:06.354+02:00It came from close observation of birds and animal...It came from close observation of birds and animals and honoring them in costume and dance- a fabulous art form.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-25989896840797354962014-04-19T17:44:03.460+02:002014-04-19T17:44:03.460+02:00The dancers make it look easy but it takes great s...The dancers make it look easy but it takes great skill.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-86551413005467365072014-04-19T15:32:36.990+02:002014-04-19T15:32:36.990+02:00A lovely idea to snare peace as it were in a hoope...A lovely idea to snare peace as it were in a hooped circlet--here these are big! It brings up the long tradition of struggle and that it does come back on itself. Thanks, Mary. K. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-21087251281449323882014-04-19T15:11:01.561+02:002014-04-19T15:11:01.561+02:00love this, Mary... the hoops are the metaphor for ...love this, Mary... the hoops are the metaphor for something so much bigger.Marianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04030161532713347225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-16282755378842498912014-04-19T14:22:19.088+02:002014-04-19T14:22:19.088+02:00about working on inner peace... it's certain...about working on inner peace... it's certainly something, on which i work. yours is the 2nd post i have read this morning, on this theme. <br /><br />how wonderful! my synchrinocity is working again!!! thank you! Tessa~ Here there be musinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13661988938395877761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-18985700688078960262014-04-19T09:46:49.895+02:002014-04-19T09:46:49.895+02:00I can't imagine the coordination and artistry ...I can't imagine the coordination and artistry involved. Beautiful. xo JennyJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10275357518618379481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-64692524523706513942014-04-19T09:45:30.237+02:002014-04-19T09:45:30.237+02:00how cool... that sounds awesome - and i like how t...how cool... that sounds awesome - and i like how that all ties together beautifully in your poem... have to google them... Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03011763027311966186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-37823916142547392582014-04-19T06:03:59.004+02:002014-04-19T06:03:59.004+02:00it's like a web of interconnection....the forc...it's like a web of interconnection....the force is palpable..in music and dance both...<br />a powerful write up...Sumana Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333363799083094084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-13183041263279572602014-04-19T04:14:05.264+02:002014-04-19T04:14:05.264+02:00I too love the direction you went in! There is a ...I too love the direction you went in! There is a sacred window in this dance~Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.com