Comments on: The Purpose of Civilization: Dance Class http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/ your source for illegal theology downloads Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:32:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Paul http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-92331 Paul Sat, 09 Jun 2007 12:03:16 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/04/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-92331 Cerise, your mental picture was very nicely painted, and I completely agree. Bringing little bits out of the storm and into the calm, where they can dance in peace, strikes me as an important implication of "Thy kingdom come, thy will we done on earth, as it is in heaven." Cerise, your mental picture was very nicely painted, and I completely agree. Bringing little bits out of the storm and into the calm, where they can dance in peace, strikes me as an important implication of “Thy kingdom come, thy will we done on earth, as it is in heaven.”

]]> By: Scott http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-92286 Scott Sat, 09 Jun 2007 07:44:07 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/04/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-92286 "Enema Boy"? Great. That's a nickname that everyone wishes they had... Morphea, thanks for bringing us (me) back. I totally agree. “Enema Boy”? Great. That’s a nickname that everyone wishes they had…

Morphea, thanks for bringing us (me) back. I totally agree.

]]> By: June http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-92245 June Sat, 09 Jun 2007 04:10:29 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/04/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-92245 Paul, I had similar thoughts this week as I proudly observed my six-year-old at his piano lesson. (And by "similar" I mean, my thoughts are cro-magnon compared to Paul's lovely writing.) Cerise, you should write like that more often. (And no Cerise, I probably never will stop referring to myself as a dufus here on the Road. It's just my thing I guess.) Paul, I had similar thoughts this week as I proudly observed my six-year-old at his piano lesson. (And by “similar” I mean, my thoughts are cro-magnon compared to Paul’s lovely writing.)

Cerise, you should write like that more often.

(And no Cerise, I probably never will stop referring to myself as a dufus here on the Road. It’s just my thing I guess.)

]]> By: Chad http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-92178 Chad Fri, 08 Jun 2007 21:22:22 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/04/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-92178 Well said. Well said.

]]> By: Morphea http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-92053 Morphea Fri, 08 Jun 2007 15:33:48 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/04/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-92053 Paul - I know you already know this perfectly well, but I've noticed a tendency around here for people to let the silly comments pile up after any post (humorous, heartfelt, scholarly). I'm not criticizing, mind you. It's one of the things I love most about AddRd (the list is long and most of you are on it). I know for myself, though, that the images and thoughts that the authors labor so long over are taken deeply to heart and, if I'm not very much mistaken, everyone else's hearts/minds as well. Even Enema Boy and Captain Pointless (mock glares at Chad and Scott). Like I said, I know you know this (aren't you Chad's father? Or am I getting the twisty familial ties all wrong?), but it bears expressing from time to time. We're silly buggers, but we have good minds and great hearts and we're with you all the way. For what it's worth (and to really invite ridicule on my head), your post gave me a mental picture of a tornado of war, hate, grief, suffering and starvation, and in the middle - in the eye, I guess - little bits of colored paper floated and danced in peace while the maelstrom whirled around them. Lest I forget, America's a safe haven for us and no mistake. Thank you for reminding me, sincerely. How I wish the little colored bits that are tossed around IN the storm could be brought into the calm as well. Paul - I know you already know this perfectly well, but I’ve noticed a tendency around here for people to let the silly comments pile up after any post (humorous, heartfelt, scholarly). I’m not criticizing, mind you. It’s one of the things I love most about AddRd (the list is long and most of you are on it). I know for myself, though, that the images and thoughts that the authors labor so long over are taken deeply to heart and, if I’m not very much mistaken, everyone else’s hearts/minds as well. Even Enema Boy and Captain Pointless (mock glares at Chad and Scott). Like I said, I know you know this (aren’t you Chad’s father? Or am I getting the twisty familial ties all wrong?), but it bears expressing from time to time. We’re silly buggers, but we have good minds and great hearts and we’re with you all the way.

For what it’s worth (and to really invite ridicule on my head), your post gave me a mental picture of a tornado of war, hate, grief, suffering and starvation, and in the middle - in the eye, I guess - little bits of colored paper floated and danced in peace while the maelstrom whirled around them. Lest I forget, America’s a safe haven for us and no mistake. Thank you for reminding me, sincerely. How I wish the little colored bits that are tossed around IN the storm could be brought into the calm as well.

]]> By: corey http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-92044 corey Fri, 08 Jun 2007 14:20:51 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/04/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-92044 ...or faith …or faith

]]> By: Paul http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-92021 Paul Fri, 08 Jun 2007 11:23:15 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/04/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-92021 Enemas notwithstanding, I hope/think the point I was trying to make came across: the wonder of watching the little girls in the class isn't how skillfully (or not) they dance, but the fact that they can safely and innocently lose themselves for a few minutes in this particular activity. And, I might add, the wonder and delight certainly would wear off in a hurry in the presence of a lot of adult pressure, politics, angst or other spoilers. The same could be said of a soccer or little league game, a school play or a church musical. Enemas notwithstanding, I hope/think the point I was trying to make came across: the wonder of watching the little girls in the class isn’t how skillfully (or not) they dance, but the fact that they can safely and innocently lose themselves for a few minutes in this particular activity. And, I might add, the wonder and delight certainly would wear off in a hurry in the presence of a lot of adult pressure, politics, angst or other spoilers. The same could be said of a soccer or little league game, a school play or a church musical.

]]> By: Morphea http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-91976 Morphea Fri, 08 Jun 2007 05:44:06 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/04/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-91976 God, all the enema talk got me thinking of that part in Road to Wellville (love that flick) where Matthew Broderick is on all fours in the bathtub and the hot nurse is telling him to think pure thoughts as she... Never mind. Off subject. Dammit, Chad. Paul, you're such a good man. So many lovely thinks to think about in this post (not so much the polio - I grew up in Africa, after all). Thank you so much for writing these thoughts down. God, all the enema talk got me thinking of that part in Road to Wellville (love that flick) where Matthew Broderick is on all fours in the bathtub and the hot nurse is telling him to think pure thoughts as she…

Never mind. Off subject. Dammit, Chad.

Paul, you’re such a good man. So many lovely thinks to think about in this post (not so much the polio - I grew up in Africa, after all). Thank you so much for writing these thoughts down.

]]> By: Chad http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-91771 Chad Thu, 07 Jun 2007 18:20:57 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/04/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-91771 Scott, I totally loathe sitting through Dance Recitals. They're deathly boring except for the three minutes of glory when your kid is prancing clumsily around the stage. I came off way too hostile (surprise surprise). We're sneaking margaritas in this year. Scott,

I totally loathe sitting through Dance Recitals. They’re deathly boring except for the three minutes of glory when your kid is prancing clumsily around the stage. I came off way too hostile (surprise surprise).

We’re sneaking margaritas in this year.

]]> By: Scott http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-91619 Scott Thu, 07 Jun 2007 06:47:33 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/04/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-91619 Thanks. Me too. Letting go can be a slow process sometimes. Thanks. Me too.

Letting go can be a slow process sometimes.

]]> By: michael lee http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-91614 michael lee Thu, 07 Jun 2007 06:22:38 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/04/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-91614 Scott, I hope you never lose your sense of wonder I hope you get your fill to eat, Scott, But always keep that hunger. May you never take one single breath for granted, and God forbid love ever leave you empty handed. I hope you still feel small, when you stand by mr. ocean Whenever one door closes, I sure do hope one more opens Promise me, Scott, that you'll give faith a fighting chance And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance. Scott, I hope you never lose your sense of wonder
I hope you get your fill to eat, Scott,
But always keep that hunger.

May you never take one single breath for granted,
and God forbid love ever leave you empty handed.

I hope you still feel small, when you stand by mr. ocean
Whenever one door closes, I sure do hope one more opens
Promise me, Scott, that you’ll give faith a fighting chance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance,

I hope you dance.

]]> By: Scott http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-91611 Scott Thu, 07 Jun 2007 06:11:16 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/04/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-91611 Would this be self-administered, or is anyone volunteering? Yikes, ok, moving on... Hey, seriously, what I meant to say was "Great words." I think I'm more cynical after seeing so many completely rhythmless, uncoordinated teen dancers that clearly should pursue their talent in accounting- with no one honest enough to help them in that direction. The little kids can keep twirling. I'm totally cool with that. And the freedom for both groups to do what they do is invaluable, regardless of if I'd TiVo it or not... Would this be self-administered, or is anyone volunteering?

Yikes, ok, moving on…

Hey, seriously, what I meant to say was “Great words.” I think I’m more cynical after seeing so many completely rhythmless, uncoordinated teen dancers that clearly should pursue their talent in accounting- with no one honest enough to help them in that direction. The little kids can keep twirling. I’m totally cool with that. And the freedom for both groups to do what they do is invaluable, regardless of if I’d TiVo it or not…

]]> By: Chad http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-91556 Chad Thu, 07 Jun 2007 01:31:34 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/04/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-91556 LOL LOL

]]> By: Carrie http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-91472 Carrie Wed, 06 Jun 2007 17:24:40 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/04/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-91472 Or a lollipop-shaped enema....owie.... "NOW do you love uncoordinated ballet? SAY IT!" Or a lollipop-shaped enema….owie…. “NOW do you love uncoordinated ballet? SAY IT!”

]]> By: Chad http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-91422 Chad Wed, 06 Jun 2007 14:35:13 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/04/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-91422 I hate to break it to you Scott, but you need an enema. Or a lollipop. Or perhaps you need to pet a puppy. I hate to break it to you Scott, but you need an enema.

Or a lollipop.

Or perhaps you need to pet a puppy.

]]> By: michael lee http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-91325 michael lee Wed, 06 Jun 2007 06:08:40 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/04/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-91325 Wow Scott. Sounds like somebody woke up with the grumpies. Wow Scott. Sounds like somebody woke up with the grumpies.

]]> By: Scott http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-91302 Scott Wed, 06 Jun 2007 03:37:03 +0000 http://addisonrd.com/WordPress/2007/06/04/the-purpose-of-civilization-dance-class/#comment-91302 ...and I always thought those "dance routines" were pointless, painful to watch, and a waste of money. But then again, I don't have kids. Even if I'm right in my cynicism (hopefully not), at least we have the freedom to choose or not choose to do pointless, painful, wasteful things. Or beautiful things. Good thoughts. …and I always thought those “dance routines” were pointless, painful to watch, and a waste of money. But then again, I don’t have kids.

Even if I’m right in my cynicism (hopefully not), at least we have the freedom to choose or not choose to do pointless, painful, wasteful things. Or beautiful things.

Good thoughts.

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