Why Swing Dancing?

Some folks have asked why I’ve taken up swing dancing.

It’s an interesting question. In part, I wanted to do a social activity. A friend who introduced me to it said it was “wholesome.” At first, I thought it kind of odd, funny even, considering that dancers constantly switch partners, but it really is wholesome.

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Pro Football and Cursing

The Pittsburgh Steelers managed somehow to lose against Tampa Bay.

I didn’t see the game, except for the last 1:30. From what I saw, the Steelers couldn’t do anything right. They couldn’t sustain a drive to run time off of the clock. They punted for 29 yards. (I can punt that far!) Then the defense allows Tampa Bay to march the short field and score.

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