9 Degrees of Separation

9 Degrees of Separation

I’m staring at a giant monitor, my skull before me, at a sickening angle. My chiropractor, Dr Imana, says, I normally see this kind of deviation in whiplash patients. You’re off by 9 degrees. While I’m in shock at how misaligned my skull is from my...
Standing Water

Standing Water

I’ve been sick for a while. And I finally know why. After weeks of coughing, losing my voice, having both a bacterial and viral infection, and experiencing fatigue and earaches, I have the answer. And the crazy part is, I knew it all along. So, why did it take...
The Final Step

The Final Step

I’m scared. I’m scared I’ll fall….. I’ve been waiting for this day. I’ve been placing so much energy and effort on this vision and dream, and now that it’s here… I’m terrified. Will I be able to deliver? Will I be...
Stop the Scream

Stop the Scream

The Scream. I walk through the open doorway, from the hot bursting sun, into a small room.  The cool air from the air conditioning is a welcome change from the mid 90’s sticky heat, and I feel my breath come more easily. Then I see it. To my right, the familiar...
Held Back to Leap Free

Held Back to Leap Free

To be honest, Nikól…..you dance in an affected way. As my heart started to wrench, I took in Linda Haberman’s words.  I had just been cut from Rockette auditions, after nailing the combination. I wanted feedback, so I had gone up to her and asked.  Linda...