I link the cut of her jib: The new leader of the UK Conservatives started her speech by demanding that the Labour Prime Minister & his Secretary apologize to Trump for calling him a "profound threat to the international order." … Continue reading →
Statuesque Alvin Ailey dancer Judith Jamison has died at the age of 81. She was a towering figure in the dance world – pun intended, because she was very tall – and there are plenty of tributes. This is mine. … Continue reading →
This one makes me marvel at the fact that Joy Reid is on national TV. “Many celebrities” equals “flawless campaign”? This is analysis? We watched MSNBC's election night coverage so you don't have to. Spoiler: It didn't go well for … Continue reading →
I had a version of this on a record long ago, and I often would do my barre to it at home in a little room I had set up for dancing. And by the way, does he look a … Continue reading →
According to Politico’s Decision Desk, the GOP will have majority control of the House. It will be slim, but they’ve now reached 219-209. Good.
Continue reading →Of course they do. Yale University psychiatrist Dr. Amanda Calhoun is advising that it may be necessary to cut off your family and friends this holiday. In that way, you can avoid being "triggered" by opposing political views — much … Continue reading →
I know little about this guy, and in fact hadn’t heard of him till last night, when YouTube decided this video might be something I’d like. Good old YouTube, always making with the helpful suggestions. I clicked on it and … Continue reading →
The first one was his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, who had helped him make this year’s presidential campaign more effective. Then there’s Elise Stefanik as UN ambassador. Personally, I’d rather we leave the UN, but until then, she’s a … Continue reading →
It sounds a little bitty bit like Mitt Romney’s (yes, that Mitt Romney) “self-deportation” plan: Romney suggested his administration would make it harder for illegal immigrants to get jobs, which would in turn lead them to seek work elsewhere. More … Continue reading →
I saw this the other day. It’s quite well done, particular by the male dancer: It’s actually an old trick that appears in many ballets, as well. For example, Coppelia (here she’s pretending to be a doll to fool the … Continue reading →
Yes, there really IS non-election news. For example, a pogrom in Amsterdam: As Europe marks the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Dutch city of Amsterdam gave police emergency powers to prevent further breakout of antisemitic violence. The measures to protect … Continue reading →