This episode is special to me because it was a chance to listen to the sweet voice of my dear friend Marie Louise Flexen, a professional dancer who lives in England. She’s one of the few dancers I know who has made a career of dancing— that has sustained her through her life thus far, and likely, far into the future. In this episode, Marie Louise reflects on the memory-themes that keep showing up in her life, and discusses how her own “lack of options” pushed her to continue to hone her craft…to the point that there was nothing else to do…but keep on dancing!
She discusses two projects in particular: her earlier work with horses, and her current work with birds. Here is a link to watch the award winning film: Arrival by Horse. And here is a link to the Red List of endangered birds. Below are some wonderful pictures (taken by husband, Steve Skinley) which will give you some visual clues to her latest project.
As synchronicity works, I was editing this episode this week, after recording it last month, and after re-hearing her sharing about the amazing Swift, our local skies were full of them. I do not remember noticing this many before. It was certainly a delight to watch them flying fast and high and understanding a little more about this magnificent bird, and the timing was exquisite.
Here are a couple more fun bird pictures I took this weekend. Look up, this is the best season for it. Pigeons at Sea.
You know that pigeons are really doves with bad marketing, right? It’s true. Look it up! They come in peace!
Thank you for supporting this podcast by subscribing, following, sharing, and commenting. Happy to have you in this community. Till next time, dance like no one is watching…or like EVERYONE is watching. You do you. Just move your body!
Love,
Allison
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