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When you’re in a social situation and you’re talking with someone you don’t know very well, it pays to have a few get acquainted questions up your sleeve to get the ball rolling.  However, keep in mind that the questions you ask at a club or a party are very different from the things you’ll ask a potential customer at work. Some good conversation topics for when you’re making a new friend. To…

I moved to New York City when I was 20 years old. It was great being in the big city where so much was happening. Even so, I had a problem…I didn’t know anybody. That was when I decided to find a hobby where I could make a new friend or two. In my opinion, I hit the jackpot when I found ballroom dancing. If you’re looking for some company, ballroom dancing just might be right for you, too. Try…

I don’t know about you, but I can’t stand seeing a parade of fire ants in the house. It’s gross to have a boatload of creepy crawlies wandering around inside. And so, there’s only one thing to do – get rid of ‘em.  My encounter with the biting buggers. Living in Florida for over 30 years, I know about biting fire ants.  However, in Florida, they are red, and these North Carolina ants are…

If you’re a little on the shy side, when you take ballroom dance lessons, you might be guilty of looking down at the floor. It’s not unusual. In fact, dance instructors expect beginners to do it. But, that doesn’t mean we can go along with it. I hate to tell you, but dance posture starts at the top. That said, you gotta hold your head up. Why are you looking down?  Checking out the floor starts…

This quote has me asking some questions. For example, would you say these are words of encouragement? Does reading this make you look for ways to inspire others? Do you feel like everybody needs a helping hand once in a while? Inspiring others to be all they can be is a gift. Certainly, it’s the gift of hope for people who are looking to move forward. To illustrate, here are some…

I love to search for awesome dance videos. Recently, I was watching some Swing dancing when I hit paydirt with a video entitled, Electro Swing & Shuffle – Top 10 – The Best of the Most Motivated Dancers. Without a doubt, it’s shuffle dancing at it’s finest. The Urban Dictionary definition of Shuffle dancing is: “A dance style originating in the 1980s characterized by the fast heel and toe…

With so many do’s to think about, here are three don’ts. Check it out – 3 social dancing no-no’s that make you look silly.  Dance Mistakes to Stop Doing Now 1. Teaching others is something you’ll want to avoid. First things first, it’s never okay to teach someone on the social dance floor. Why not, you ask? It’s embarrassing for the other person. There’s a pretty good chance you’re teaching…

If having your heart beat to the rhythm of love sounds good to you, the way to achieve it is to love yourself. Although that’s a given, let’s be honest here. Obviously, there’s nothing like being on the receiving end of love. Really, don’t you just want somebody to love? With the rhythm of love, your heart beats strong and fills you with happiness. Without it, there’s something missing. Can I…