Letting It All Hang Out
The other
day I was stuck at the dance studio where my wife works. I sat for an hour while she was doing work
stuff and I watched the professionals and their students. I am not a big fan of Ball Room Dancing, but
I am not such a Neanderthal that I cannot appreciate how skillful and graceful
these dancers are.
When Mrs. C
was done and we were on our way to go out to dinner, I remarked that the
dancers (including Mrs. C) are not just technically skilled, but that to
perform in front of others as all these pros and their students do, takes a
certain amount of theater and self-confidence that I would be incapable of
bringing to a performance even if I had the skill level.
It is one
thing to have a skill or a talent; it is another to be able to demonstrate that
talent in front of others. Personally I
am too self-conscious to “Let it all hang out.”
It takes a special person to “Let it all hang out.”
There is a
fellow blogger that I follow who has the courage to bare her soul. This lady who is a bit older than even I am
(she claims to be 84) has let it all hang out.
From her Bio
this lady has led quite a life. She is
now showing off her ability to croon.
She was married some years ago to a talented and acclaimed jazz musician
whom she lost to cancer.
Lo of “It’s
Always Something” http://loisstearns.blogspot.com/2013/02/ta-da.html has released a post with an audio/video of her
singing. She is almost apologetic about
releasing this gem, but release it she has.
She has let it all hang out.
She will
probably be angry with me for sharing, but it is her post, it is public
domain.
I think she
is great! What do you think?
I defy you
to listen to the audio and not fall in love with this lady.
Wow! What an amazing lady. She's lived enough (experience wise) for 3 people. I wish I was one of them.
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thank you for sharing her with us today! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for introducing us to her! I also am one of those who is a little too afraid to "let it all hang out." Wish I was more "who cares" !!!
ReplyDeleteI always (well, almost always) have to remind myself that when operting in front of an audience, no matter what you are doing, the audience (or most of it anyway) wants you to succeed. They are pretty much on your side.
ReplyDeleteI have been reminded, though, that I should not attempt singing, except as part of a group effort.
Oh, yeah... thanks for the link and the introduction.
ReplyDeleteHoly moly.....I am sitting here in a puddle of tears (happy tears, amazed tears,blooming flabbergasted tears).
ReplyDeleteOh, Joe! Got no words. Just these damned tears and a heart full of gratitude and love.
Oh. I DO have a few words......THANK YOU !
....and one other thing........
ReplyDeleteyou got my age wrong......I once was 84 but I am now 85 going on 86.
At some point a person stops lying about their age and starts bragging about it. You'll see.
Love, Lo
What's not to love. She's even the back up quarterback for the New England Patriots!
ReplyDeleteI have a new hero!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspiring post. Thanks for introducing us to this great lady.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this intro. She's a lovely lady and I very much enjoyed her serenade.
ReplyDeleteyou da bomb Cranky...what a great post and one awesome lady :0)
ReplyDeleteI've been an admirer of Lo's for some time now ~ I'm so glad to see her get the recognition she deserves for her rich mind & talent!!
ReplyDeleteShe is one VERY special lady ~
Oh thanks! I've been checking on her daily waiting for the audio, but missed this yesterday. No challenge! I've been in love for years. She makes me want to be 85. By the way Lo, I think you still have 84 on your profile. Now that you've figured out all that audio stuff, editing should be easy peasy.
ReplyDeleteShe's a hoot. I think she is great too.
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