I'm the cool cat in royal blue hugging the waist of the greaser in the matching royal blue suit, a fake cigarette dangling from his lips. Oh, the romance of the 1950s. Hip-swiveling Elvis music. Poodle skirts. Drive-ins. Milkshakes. Weren't the 50s far out, Daddy-O?...

Moving to a new city, state, or country can be a real culture shock. But if you want to expand your horizons, pique your curiosity, and throw yourself into a wild adventure, there's nothing like a dramatic change of scenery. You even get a whole new cast of characters...

Oh, the satisfaction of trying something new! Even if you do, well, stink at first. How fulfilling to practice, practice, practice and see yourself improve over time. I didn't completely murder the fine art of modern dance, but I did mar it quite a bit. Daily dance...

I'm going to let the cat out of the bag here. This beloved kitty is not the one mentioned in the story below. This fabulous feline lives in the Bronx and belongs to a dear dancer friend of mine. Honestly, I do love cats. But sometimes, on the road to fame and fortune,...

In pursuit of your passion, you will face obstacles and undesired last-minute changes. I did, as you'll see below. Might as well count on snafus and start getting excited and curious about how the Universe is going to miraculously pull you through, around, over, or...

Sometimes we are our own worst enemy. Thinking we're not good enough. Thinking we need more of this and less of that before we can begin to pursue our dreams. Certainly there are things we should do to prepare. But don't allow perfection to be a procrastination tool,...

Sometimes your life path and purpose can be staring you smack in the face, and you still can't see it! I sure couldn't without some extreme, divine assistance, as you'll read below. Perhaps, like I did, you've complained, "My prayers aren't being answered. I asked for...

How about those gold cowgirl go-go boots? I thought that costume was the cat's pajamas. We shook our sequins to the 1974 hit song "I've Got the Music In Me" by the Kiki Dee Band. I still remember some of the choreography. What a blast! But even after all the fun I was...

Sometimes you have to make difficult choices when pursuing your passion. I sure did (see excerpt below). Ya gotta know what to shout a resounding "Yes" to and what to declare a big fat "No" to. It ain't always easy. Take a deep breath, close your eyes, get quiet, and...