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Dancing for God

Posted on October 6, 2009 by auburnchick

Something has been bugging me for almost a week, and I finally decided to blog about it.

I really enjoy watching So You Think You Can Dance.  Over the last five years, I have developed a keen appreciation for many styles of dance…especially contemporary, which allows dancers to vividly express their deepest emotions.

Last week’s episode featured Thomas Hamilton’s audition…

Isn’t he a fabulous dancer?

So, why am I upset, you might wonder.

Well, quite frankly, I was dismayed at Nigel’s response to the way Thomas worshipped God through his dance.  Nigel went so far as to suppose himself an expert at what audiences would be turned off by.

I have always enjoyed Nigel’s comments.  His sarcasm makes me laugh, and I give him a lot of credit for his knowledge of dance.

However, his words really ruffled my feathers, and my opinion of him is much lower now.

For someone who embraces all forms of dance, Nigel showed how close-minded he can be toward religion.

As an avid viewer, I found Thomas’ dance moving, sincere, and – most of all – heartfelt.

Thomas danced a dance of gratitude for THE God (not a “higher power”) who had delivered him from a wretched life.

I would be more likely to watch and vote for a dancer like this than one who gyrates for no reason at all except to see his or her body jiggle in certain directions.

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Another Repair Job

Posted on October 6, 2009 by auburnchick

Only this time it was knitting related, but I did get to pull out the hammer!  You know me…gotta take every opportunity to pull out the tools!

Last week, my sister called and told me that the booga bag I’d given her for Christmas had developed two large holes, so she passed it to the Mr. when he and Chicky passed through last weekend.  Here’s what it looked like…

The strange thing was that the holes were only on one side of the bag.

I pondered a fix, asked my Ravelry friends for advice, and then went into action.

I bought extra large grommets from Joann’s (using a 50% AC Moore coupon, which the store accepted)…

When I got home, I found the leftover yarn from the project (thank goodness I’d saved it).  I cut off a long strand, doubled it, and used an embroidery needle to stitch around the edges of the hole.

Then I took the bag outside, grabbed the hammer from the toolbox, and proceeded to pound in four grommets…two on each side.

I am pleased with the results…

I was so inspired that I added grommets to my own bag…on which I had discovered one hole in the making.

I’ve decided that I will add grommets to all of the bags I make.  Although the bags look decorative, you receive so many compliments on them that you find yourself using them more and more.  In fact, my sister and I use our’s as our regular purses.

When I called her yesterday to tell her about my success, she sounded relieved.  She said she had considered shopping for another purse since her’s was out of commission.

Not necessary, Sister Dear.  Your purse will find its way home this weekend when the Mr. and Chicky stop back through.

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