I am in Saskatoon for the weekend. Ellie and I drove here yesterday, through fields of grain waving in the sun-soaked fields shimmering with harvest bounty under a cerulean sky that arced off into forever.
When I arrived, C.C. was waiting for me at the house we just bought. It is sweet and charming, a ‘period piece’. Rounded doorway, arched entrances to rooms and a huge yard for Ellie to roam. We settled in and then C.C. and I went off to a Latino restaurant where we sampled Latin fare and watched dancers learn the steps to a Cuban dance I’d never heard off.
People got up and danced, shared laughter and missteps, well-executed moves, spins and one-two, one-two threes with stumbling grace that moved into ease. C.C. and I watched and enjoyed a Marguerita. One man came and tried to cajole us into dancing, but after a long day of driving, I was content to simply sit back and watch.
Those who get up and dance, learn new steps, take a chance on being on the floor are heroes.
On Thursday night, 30+ people joined me to greet and meet and make peace with their inner muse. They were courageous, funny, committed to simply being in that place of creative exploration.
People who are willing to let go, to explore and challenge their inner selves are heroes.
Last night, before the dancing started, C.C. and I watched parts of the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympic Games. I watched the laughing, smiling faces of the atheletes, their parents and loved ones in the stands cheering them on, the crowds. I watched the wonder of the spectacle of the ‘show’, the lights and flames and fireworks and parachutists falling from the sky and byclists dressed up like birds seeming to fly and I was in awe.
Those who compete, who support them, who challenge them. Those who create and allow and make happen the wonder and awe of the Games are all heroes.
Who are you heroes? Have you celebrated anyone today?
Dare Boldly 
It is Valerie. On Thursday night when I was teaching, two people took up the opportunity to stand up and read the poem they’d written — I should have included them in my heroes list because truly — that took enormous courage! Thanks for reminding me of them. I was in awe — of them, their creativity and their poetry. Hugs.
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I like the idea that you pose that people who are willing to let go are heroes. I think that it’s true, Louise. It’s a huge risk sometimes to do something like getting up in front of others and learn new steps. Blessings to you, Louise!
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A new house – how super exciting!
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LOL — it is Fi! Yesterday we went shopping 🙂 It’s the first time I’ve ever got C.C. to go to HomeSense with me 🙂 Fun! I then went to Home Depot with him!
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Sounds awesome…………
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It is Joanne! Thanks. I’ll be dropping over to visit you later today. we’re still unpacking — though yesterday, we spent a big part of the day supporting the economy! 🙂
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My hero is my husband.
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I bet he’d say you are his Julie. In my eyes, you are both heroes. Blessings
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Your new home sounds like such a welcoming, restful place.
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I think it is Susan. It has a beautiful charm and peace.
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I just got dressed after having showered, done laundry and caught up on blog reading after a 10 hour sleep which blows my mind..I must have needed it and I’m feeling like a hero because I’ve already exercised and have to take my car for an oil change shortly and I’m wondering where all the time goes…..I’m tired!
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Haha Diana — I’m taking my car in for an oil change too! That pesky little light kept reminding me I needed to do it everytime I stopped yesterday for gas, or coffee or to give Ellie a walk. I’d start it up and there was that light! How did I drive over 5,000 Km in just a few months? 🙂 It’s that time thingie. It keeps stealing itself away. Have a wonderful day.
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Is this a weekend house? Sounds romantic. Have a great weekend.
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Ooohh… I like the idea of calling it our weekend home 🙂 Except, C.C. is living here during the week and it just made more sense to buy a house than to keep renting. And this house is incredibly sweet — there’s this wonderful huge hamoc in the back yard which I plan on taking photos from and sharing…. 🙂
Have a great weekend too Maureen.
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