I Hope You Dance

I remember a song by country music star Lee Ann Womack that was popular early in the new millenium. Written with her children in mind, it described her hope that they experience all that life has to offer. Throughout this song, she uses dancing as a metaphor for enjoying life, with the notable: “When you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance.” This song comes to mind during a particularly special time, because I want to give Boyne City the chance to do just that.

I’ve often used this little column to tell you all what’s going on with me. Things from my past, present, and hopefully my future. Many of you have read about my adventures in teaching dance, most notably to a group of very talented young men and women over at Concord Boyne. I am pleased to announce that beginning in January, weekly dance classes will be coming to Boyne City. I can tell you at this point that they will be at Concord Academy, who is allowing use of some of their space. I also know at this point that there will one class for students after school, and one class for the community later in the evening. I will continue to place updates here, however, if you would like to call and get information, feel free to reach me at 231-645-1970.

In other news, the paper goes well once again, with loving support from the citizens here in Boyne City. Those of you who pick up a paper every week in the local stores and gas stations, I thank you as always for your business. To the men and women who get a paper on their doorstep early every Wednesday morning, thank you for your subscriptions. Every time I get a call from someone complementing the paper, or even giving suggestions on how to make it better, it makes me see just how much the community cares for their Gazette, and I am both humbled and grateful for the support. As I look around and see the snow, I hold hope for the economy in our area. I see the businesses that are impacted so much by the tourism in the area, and see huge potential as the ski season kicks off. To anyone impacted by the events going on, hopefully this little message will inspire you to hang in there a little longer. Times are tough, but I see a light at the end of the tunnel (not so original, but you get the idea.) As we plow through another week (in more ways than one) and get ready for the holidays, I’m right beside you all, and we will see our town through this together. It is my hope that in the end, we can all look at each other and say “I was there in 2009 when the economy was rough, but Boyne City pulled through like we always do, because we leaned on and worked with each other.” Here’s to another week.