Alex Krebs’ THING began yesterday at the Berretin! I had a lunch date after arriving in PDX, so arrived to dance a little late-around 2-2:30. Danced and enjoyed the music and atmosphere until 5pm. So happy to see many tango friends from PDX and Lyle from the coast. Very fun dancing with Lyle. I attend this one as a leader and am trying to find that balance. Fully expected to return at 9 for the evening session but having arisen at 4am after a restless sleep, flown in 2 legs and having taken daughter and hubby for dinner with drinks–after being off alcohol for a while–I zonked out at 8pm—Cest la vie–BUT good news is my rest was lovely and long and I am all set for the day. Dancing begins at 12 after brunch at 11 and goes to 5. Then again at 9 to 3am. I will do as much as this body and God’s grace will allow! Then another long dance day Sunday and a shorter one Monday to top it off! Loving being in the cool Northwest after the 110 in the shade weather of the desert in Palm Springs. Feeling grateful. And esp grateful for the sweet woman who said as I was leaving yesterday: “I just love watching you dance-you really listen to the music!” Sweet indeed. What a gift when nice comments like that are shared. Must tell Yelizaveta today how much I enjoyed her tango conversation w/Michael yesterday. Clearly and visably -a conversation. One does not often see this.  Marvelous.