A stronger commitment ....

... to telling my story emerges. I have been waiting to share big news about my upcoming trips to Europe ... but they are taking forever to arrange. In fact, I am losing interest. There are so many wonderful and amazing things to do right here at home!


And I have so may articles and books to write. I want to be a famous writer. Now if I can just figure out what famous means, I shall get started ;-). Really what I want is to tell stories that are illustrative, interesting and insightful - no, inspiring. No, impactful.  How is this for a scene ...


"Her little face crumpled and her mouth opened wide. Out come sobbing wales. My heart sank, as I knew she would cry for a long time and I just couldn't bear to hear her cry. 'Miss Evia, I said, it's okay. Please don't cry, it makes Nona so sad! Everyone spills ... come and we will clean you up.' She rubbed her fists into her beautiful eyes, making me wince because those hands were so dirty, and now so close to her precious eyes. 'Come, we'll wash your hands and wipe off your clothes.' She didn't respond but got up and moved toward me. I took her soft, warm and very dirty little hand in mine and to the restroom we went ..... "


More later. Thanks for listening.


Cheers,
TPP

This quote keeps coming to mind ....

I did not forget on purpose

But I did forget my purpose

At one point in time

But now I am remembering

That my sole purpose

Is to find my soul's purpose.

-          author unknown

Getting ready ......

I am aware that I exist in the calm before the storm! I am resting, and getting ready. Getting ready to start the quest again, the quest for true physical fitness and comfort. I always fancied myself a jockette; show jumping, racquetball and aerobics. Me and Charlene Prickett were quite an item! I can feel it again, and know I can get back there. Fit, agile, energetic ... before July 15, 2011.


That is the day we leave to tour South America with the short one's dance troupe. It is so exciting! Who would not want to tour Brazil and Argentina? And we get to see the sights and watch the Arts Festivals as we travel along.  We will be camera ready, and blog as we go.




I will be back in Spain in the Fall of 2011 for a doctoral exam of one of my favorite students! And sometime next year I will be a visiting professor for 6-12 weeks at a European university. I am holding my breath as arrangements fall in to place, lest I breathe too hard and blow it all away!  My work as a teacher and researcher sustains me; without it, my engagement with my soul's purpose would cease to exist!


Some day, I will also report that I am an accomplished musician.  How will I know when I get there?  Grade 6 exam coming up in June .... and who knows after that?  I continue to study the history, the theory and the voice performance of magical, squiggly  lines and dots on a page - symbols created by those far more creative and competent than I -  that have so much opportunity and meaning in every one!


May this year find you all healthy, happy and prosperous!


TPP