The Rains Came

The Rain in Pearl City is different than in Nanakuli where they walk in the rain. In Pearl City, they just get wet and I use to like those people in Nanakuli who could smile at you in the rain. But living in paradise was not always easy. Taking the bus in those days, I didn't mind coming home soaking wet, that was exhilarating, but arriving at my destination soaking wet is not so nice. At my age I know there won't be too many tomorrows but there will be some. I must patient and I take the Handi Van now which is a Godsend.

"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass.

It is about learning how to Dance in the Rain."

Gene Kelly "Singing in the Rain"

It’s not that we have to quit this life one day, but it’s how many things we have to quit all at once: music, dance, laughter, the physics of falling leaves, watching a sunset at the beach, the scent of rain, the concept of taking a bus ... if only one could leave this life a little more slowly.

"Come Rain Or Come Shine" by Frank Sinatra

The Night Clubs on Oahu are doing very well in the LAGS department (the latest and greatest syndrome.) Some students at the Studios want to do the fancy steps they saw at the Dancing with the Stars, that took years of study and practice to develop. Fortunately most instructors on Oahu try to impress upon the student the value of working the solid basics first.

"Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" by B.J. Thomas.

With over 600 documented steps and patterns in every dance, there are plenty of good solid basic movements to learn first. The real joy is in moving to your favorite music. But some instructors want to show the student what g-r-e-a-t teachers they are and are willing to impress the student with those fancy steps. The net result is obvious. No rhythm, little timing, stiff body motion makes for pretty sloppy dancing. But what the hell, we are all still learning.

"Dancer's lives are constantly under construction.

There is always something to improve."