We hear week-in and week-out about all the stuff wrong with the world. Most of it gives you the sense that we’re pretty much screwed as a species: economic collapse, “choose the lesser evil” political campaigns, pollution, poverty … cannibalism!? Seriously depressing, right? (I often wonder why no one seems to consider this as one of the potential symptoms “causing” depression for so many folks. But I digress.) On the flip-side, there are  great innovations going on: local movements for sustainability, national shifts toward better rights for the GLBTQ community and [...]

For weeks, I have wanted to write about a unique gem that sits a few blocks from my house:  Tango and Salsa Dance Studio.  I first visited this place a few weeks ago and was welcomed by owner-instructor Albert Rombold, who treated me to a two-hour session of dancing that impressed and enthralled.   During these two hours, I experienced a kaleidescope of feelings: enthrallment with this sensual yet highly poised dance form, frustration with my own inability to “follow” and “flow” with Albert’s excellent lead — and then, even [...]