TheAwakenedSoul

The daily life of an artist

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Snow in Wrightwood

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  We had a peaceful snowfall the other night.  Everything was so clean and quiet around the cabin.  It has become foggy and wet.  I love the...
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Thursday, November 6, 2025

More Photos From Hawaii

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  The above video I took last week in Kauai.  We spent two nights there on NCL’s Pride of America.  The beach was absolutely breathtaking.  ...
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Monday, November 3, 2025

Home From Hawaii: A Fantastic Cruise on The Pride of America

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  Last week I took an unforgettable cruise to four of the Hawaiian Islands on NCL.  It went way beyond what I had imagined!  Hawaii was magi...
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Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Parents Who Demand Their Child Be the Best

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  When I was a young dancer, a mother of one of the girls who was from Japan used to glare at me with hatred when we passed in the halls.  I...
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Thursday, October 9, 2025

Staying in Your Budget in Retirement

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 Today I listened to a story on YouTube about a couple who financed an expensive RV during retirement.  It is eating a huge chunk out of the...
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Thursday, September 25, 2025

An Exciting Time Competing in the 2025 San Diego Senior Games

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  Gary Nishikida, Stephenie Lawton, Faye Gilbert and Arun Kumar  Mixed Doubles Gold Medalists  The San Diego Senior Games, 2025. Last Sunday...
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Saturday, September 13, 2025

Energy Clearing Bath

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  This afternoon I filled my cast iron bathtub with hot water, and poured in a cup of epsom salts, and a cup of baking soda. This is an effe...
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Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Avoiding Workaholic Tendencies in Retirement

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  While practicing table tennis with a lady from my club the other day, I realized that I had made my schedule far too grueling.  She agreed...
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Friday, August 15, 2025

Pick and Choose Wisely

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  When I was nineteen, dancing in my first production show, I was invited out after the second show by a male dancer who I greatly admired. ...
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Thursday, July 31, 2025

Taking a Blogging Break

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 Hi blogging friends.  I am taking a break from my blog, due to a very busy schedule.  Hope everyone is having a fabulous summer…I am!  Have...
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Sunday, July 13, 2025

Party for the Medal Winners of the 2025 Pasadena Senior Games

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  This afternoon I attended a party for the medal winners of the Pasadena Senior Games.  “Wear your medals!” The invitation stated.  I got r...
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Monday, June 30, 2025

Shifting Your Expenses in Retirement

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 As the years pass in retirement, you may find that your priorities change.  You could become more interested in travel, or decide to take u...
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Saturday, June 21, 2025

A Joyous Time at the Pasadena Senior Games

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  This morning I played table tennis in Pasadena at The Senior Games.  I was going to wait a year to enter, but decided to just go for it.  ...
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I am a former professional dancer/singer and dance and yoga teacher. I worked for many years touring with Broadway shows, and dancing in television and film. I worked with many wonderful stars: Carol Channing, Tommy Tune, Mickey Rooney, Juliet Prowse, Lucie Arnaz, Sandy Duncan, Michael Crawford, Gregory Hines, Sammy Davis Jr., Suzanne Sommers, and more. I now have an Etsy shop where I sell hand made soaps and hand knits. It's called Pink Cottage Soaps. PinkCottageSoaps.etsy.com
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