Persistence

cloudy skies in Ojai, California

One of the qualities that I always relied on as a dancer was persistence. My ballet teacher taught us that ballet requires "the three p's": practice, patience, and persistence. That advice always got me through the rough patches. I apply that same principle to my writing. It's important to keep doing the work, and showing up at the page. I just reworked a pitch that I sent to my editor at Dance Magazine. So much of being an artist has to do with being able to take direction. I thought about her suggestions, and came up with a completely different angle. I typed it into an email, and sent it to her office in New York.  After that, I made a batch of chicken stock and Mexican rice, and took Lula for a walk.

Later on, I finished redoing the left shoulder on my sweater.  Tomorrow I will unravel and reknit the right side. It is a relief to finally have it done correctly. I wrote in my notes where and why I went wrong, in case I decide to make this sweater again. It really is lovely.

I sent out several messages to producers and stage managers yesterday, letting them know that I need one hour of work to qualify for my pension. I hope that something develops, but I've decided not to stress over it. Money can come in many different ways. I received some very kind and helpful responses. Apparently, there are many people in the exact same situation.

I also left a message for Suze Orman. I thought it would be interesting to hear her take on artists and dancers, and their retirements. I regularly listen to her podcast at suzeorman.com. It is fascinating to hear about other woman and their finances.I always learn so much from her.  How are things with you?  

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