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“The Charleston is dying….”

Posted on March 16, 2019March 16, 2019 by

In 1926, the National Association of Masters of Dancing made this pronouncement: The Charleston is dying, the Black Bottom can never be king, and during the past year there has been a great revival in old-time dancing. A bit of historic context: The National Association of Masters of Dance was a gathering of dance instructors…

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Adam Brozowski Shows How to Interview a Dance Legend

Posted on February 27, 2019February 28, 2019 by

A highlight of the lindy hop dance event Swingin at the Savoy 2019 last weekend was the panel discussion with legendary dancers Norma Miller and Chester Whitmore, facilitated by Seattle-based dancer Adam Brozowski. It was a packed house of eager swing enthusiasts, happy to get to engage with these two remarkable humans on a Saturday…

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Crimp Holds, Dancing as a Follow, and Surprising Yourself

Posted on February 27, 2019February 28, 2019 by

There’s something wonderful about surprising yourself with our own capabilities and progress. I’m sure that there’s a word for it in German. I spend a lot of my free time either rock climbing or dancing. With both pursuits, I have my ups and downs, my things I feel confident about, stuff I’m working on, and…

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On Rock Climbing and Loneliness

Posted on February 16, 2019February 16, 2019 by

I was bouldering yesterday with my friend Susan when we saw this dude top a pretty challenging V3. “Good job!” Susan called up to him. Cause that is the kind of human that Susan is. When he came down we chatted a bit. He admitted that this was the first time in a year that…

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Roasted Chicken With Caramelized Onions and Croutons (recipe)

Posted on February 13, 2019 by

This no-recipe recipe seems like a quick way to approximate the divine roasted chicken and bread salad from Zuni Cafe, which I often dream about. No-recipe instructions: Scatter a bunch of sliced onions and shallots across the oiled bottom of a large pan, then put a bunch of chicken thighs on top, skin-side up. Season…

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World of Peacecraft: That Time My Fake News Story Went Viral

Posted on February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 by

About ten years ago, I was actively blogging about virtual worlds, focusing on developments in this technology, what people were creating in online worlds, and how this interacted with the real world. I was fairly well known, particularly in the Second Life subcommunities. I was also active in the Quaker faith, blogging frequently about my…

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Dos and Don’ts When You Encounter a Dance Cypher

Posted on February 11, 2019February 12, 2019 by

I was dancing and cyphering last night at a club, having a great time, but also dealing with some of the typical bull$%^& you encounter when you are in a crowded nightclub. For those that don’t know, a cypher is a dance jam that comes from urban dance culture, where the dancers form a ring…

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The Insidious Attraction of Free $%^&

Posted on January 26, 2019January 26, 2019 by

On Friday, I got this email. You’ve probably gotten similar ones. EMAIL HEADER: You’ve Been Selected (Earn Free Gift!) to Participate in Our Consumer Feedback Program Free Clear Bathroom Scale for feedback. We take product design seriously and we love getting feedback from customers like you. Help us improve by following the steps below to…

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Spiced Chickpea Stew With Coconut and Turmeric (Recipe)

Posted on January 26, 2019January 26, 2019 by

Ingredients ¼ cup olive oil, plus more for serving4 garlic cloves, chopped1 large yellow onion, chopped1 (2-inch) piece ginger, finely chopped Kosher salt and black pepper1 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric, plus more for serving1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed2 (15-ounce) cans full-fat coconut…

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The Lindy Focus Experience: More than Just a Jazz Concert

Posted on January 1, 2019January 1, 2019 by

For those that haven’t heard about it, I often describe Lindy Focus as a series of jazz concerts held in a large, beautiful ballroom. Which is not untrue, but doesn’t really capture what Focus is all about. Don’t get me wrong. The big concerts are definitely a big attraction for me — some of the…

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