AnniThyme

AnniThyme
Location
California,
Birthday
August 30
Bio
I'm just ... me. And this quote, from John le Carre, really resonates with me: "Coming home from very lonely places, all of us go a little mad: whether from great personal success, or just an all-night drive, we are the sole survivors of a world no one else has ever seen."

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DECEMBER 13, 2009 9:15PM

Rounding up

This last week felt like a month of Mondays; not Sundays, Mondays. So, since I am out of new books to read, I looked for escape online (the internet isn’t just for porn after all). Instead of my usual blither blather, I am sharing some old and some new TED links./… Read full post »

Editor’s Pick
APRIL 28, 2009 2:37AM

Frankie Manning: 1914 - 2009. Another dance pioneer gone

Not everyone knows the name Frankie Manning or what he was famous for, but they should at least have some passing knowledge of what he helped create: Lindy Hop.

Today one of the pioneers of Lindy, father of the fantastic aerials, and member of Whitey's Lindy Hoppers passed away.

Go stomp… Read full post »

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JANUARY 13, 2009 12:40AM

A rant: Superstars of Dance

I’m a dancer, have been since I was 3 (and no, not a pole dancer). Anytime there’s any sort of dance show on, I will watch it. Currently I’m both repelled and intrigued by “Superstars of Dance”. However …

I wish they would give more history – what… Read full post »

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DECEMBER 29, 2008 10:49PM

The New Year when the snow came down pink

This is more of a New Years weekend ...

“Welcome 2006!” At least, that was my mantra before 2006 actually arrived.

December 29 (Thursday): The then-husband, now Ex, sends me a picture text, showing the crane at our house delivering the long awaited shingles. “YAY! We’ll haveRead full post »