Go big!

I was delighted to host Dance by Design's first ever Winter Showcase at Renton Civic Theatre in early January. This young dancer ended up doing a solo because his classmate was out sick on the day of the showcase. He showed no fear, he stepped up, went out onstage and danced his little heart out! No hesitation, just did the dance he'd learned to do with all his heart. Adorable. He got the biggest applause of the show! It was a good reminder for all of us: go big or go home. He didn't flinch. He didn't shy away from the task at hand, he just DID it! I was so proud of him and I know his folks were proud, too! A great lesson for ALL of us in the new year!

ALL TOGETHER NOW

I’ve always loved the camaraderie that forms around a common idea or group of people who enjoy the same thing. After living a nomadic lifestyle most of my years; I’m SO enjoying living in Renton. I find there’s so much MORE opportunity to be part of a community! I’m a member of so many communities: the arts community; the community at the dance studio; the community in my neighborhood; the community at church; my lodge sisters at the Daughters of the Knights of Walla Wall and the City of Renton community. This weekend is Renton River Days and a chance to enjoy and celebrate the community of folks who live here in Renton, WA. Even if you don’t live close by; why not make an extra effort this weekend to enjoy YOUR community

GOOD REASONS . . .

. . . TO SEE US AT CHOPSTIX TACOMA ON SEPT. 26!! (We'll start around 5pm and finish around 9pm)

1. You'll get to nosh on a FULL MENU of delish food. I'm fond of their ice cream treat that looks like a baked potato! Yum!!

2. You can bring the ENTIRE family! This is an ALL-AGES SHOW!!

3. Our fans in PIERCE COUNTY can stick a little closer to home!!

4. NO COVER!!

5. Music, music, music!! Between Nephew Aaron and I, we can sing nearly anything you want to hear!!

6. There's plenty of room to DANCE in this venue!

7. The kids don't have to sit still and be quiet! We want 'em to sing-along!!

8. Same goes for the adults! If you wanna sing out, sing OUT!! If you want to sit quietly, sit quietly -that's okay, too!!

9. I'm told the men's room has urinals -you don't get THAT at home!!

10. It is a GREAT excuse to get all your friends together on a Sunday night.

11. You don't have to cook dinner, OR wash the dishes afterwards!!

12. This is our first FALL show!! Celebrate with us!!

Please feel free to add your own comments to this list!!

I love you ALL! Peace, love & rock n' roll!!

~Aunt Dottie