Category Archives: Clogging
Clogging and More at the Fair
Yesterday the Diablo Mountain Cloggers, one of the groups I teach, danced at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton. Clogging Express (our perfomance team) also danced three routines. It was a very warm day but not as hot as I … Continue reading
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Clogging at Old Borges Ranch
My group, the Diablo Mountain Cloggers, had a fun time at this historic ranch yesterday. Old Borges Ranch was settled over 100 years ago between Walnut Creek and Mt. Diablo. It is now part of Open Space and they have … Continue reading
Reflections
I’ve always been fascinated by reflections and how water, glass, or other shiny surfaces can change an image. Yesterday I was at the Pleasant Hill City Offices on a sunny day. The buildings make wonderful patterns when they’re reflected on … Continue reading
Filed under Clogging, Photography
Dancing at the Fair
On Saturday, my group, the Diablo Mountain Cloggers, danced at the Alameda County Fair. It was a nice day for the fair… not too hot! There were 11 dancers participating. Thanks to all. Here are a few photos. Thanks again … Continue reading
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A Friend’s Passing
Northern California lost a terrific clogger and friend July 5. I first met Doug Chin about 1979. He was just 19 or 20 years old and eager to do as much clogging as he could. That’s one thing about him … Continue reading
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Snakes
Yesterday (Saturday) the Diablo Mountain Cloggers (one of my clogging groups) danced a couple of sets at Old Borges Ranch in Walnut Creek as part of their Heritage Day. It’s always fun to go to this annual event with lots … Continue reading
Filed under Clogging, Miscellany
SoFoBoMo Project and Lessons Learned
I actually finished the book on time! I uploaded it to the SoFoBoMo site just before 2:00 am on June 11. You could argue that I was 2 hours past the deadline, but I could argue that 1) it still … Continue reading
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SoFoBoMo Layout Mostly Done!
This past weekend I spent quite a bit of time doing the layout for my SoFoBoMo book. It’s mostly done and I can see how the final will look, now. Pretty exciting! I’ve been using InDesign for the layout. Some … Continue reading
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Tennessee Trip – Day 5 Monday
Because of concentrating my time on my SoFoBoMo project lately, I’m way behind on my Tennessee trip posts. I can’t believe it has been a month since I was there. Our first objective for Monday was to take it easy … Continue reading
SoFoBoMo Progress
I’m a little over half way through my SoFoBoMo month, having started on May 11. My project is to make a book of photos of the people in my clogging dance groups. Here’s more about my project and the … Continue reading
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