April’s ESSENCE magazine featured an article on Maya Angelou. A woman who has written 13 books of poetry and acquired 30 honorary degrees, danced with Alvin Ailey, recorded and released an album called Miss Calypso, designed and remodeled how own Harlem home could only be described as someone inspirational and amazing (I refuse to be cliche and use the “p” word). She has achieved more than I could dream of, yet is everything that I strive for. An “every-woman’s” woman who always strives to be fearless with life. In the article she says that the “worst thing is to be too timid in life. Life is about saying here I am, so let’s go!”
I just returned from my tap class, and in light of Angelou, I thought to mention just how amped I am to be taking it. I’ve always wanted to take tap. When I was about 9 I put on my patent leather PayLess shoes and sat my parents down so that they could see me “tap” on the front-entrance linoleum floor. Tomorrow I take my voice lesson and rehearse a scene with my company mate Anna Frankl-Duval.
I guess it’s my time to be fearless so …. LET’S GO!! 😀
It’s time to read Angelou’s autobiography now … (I know, I’m way late, but better late than never)?
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