Saturday, April 28, 2012

Remember the day . . .

Purple velvet jumpsuit . . .
Pink blousy satin long sleeved blouse . . .
Heeled boots . . .
Long straight hair . . .
"Endless Love" music by Diana Ross and Lionel Ritchie at the school dance . . .
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo2anocfyVw&feature=fvst
Varnished wood slat floor of the gym . . .
Funky lighting . . .

Yup, I am there!  Just heard this song on Sirius Radio and it took me back to a dance when I was in grade 12 and met a guy that could DANCE! We danced song after song! It wasn't until the following school day (Monday of course) that I discovered he was in grade 10! Oh, the humiliation! I fraternized with a kid!

It was ok with my girlfriends, but my class felt I had somehow betrayed them. I was a senior. How could I have lowered myself to dance with a young punk?

Because he DANCED! He didn't just grope or hold you so close you couldn't breathe so he could cop a feel. He had style and panache! And I loved the artist in him . . .

Peer pressure - do I give in and never dance with him again? Thankfully, NO! I enjoyed every dance that senior year.  Thanks to Gary Smith! Wherever you are Gary - thank you!

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