Dancing, A Democratic Pastime.

Who doesn't enjoy a good song and dance?

There is something so refreshing about going to visit someone elderly. Each person has nuggets of mischief, wisdom and kindness that once you get to see them, it makes a day worthwhile. The outer signs of age are but that, a cover up of the young person underneath. And let's face it, don't we all still see ourselves as a youthful twenty something?

Anyway, I went to visit an older bachelor in Deutsch Schützen and had a nice conversation. I love going to visit people because I never know what interesting bits and pieces will get woven into our conversation. Like today, we were talking about this and that and I must say that he also can jump mental corners with much more ease than some others. The topic of dancing came up. And just like that, a whole new side of him was revealed.

Each country seems to have its own Dancing with the Stars and Austria's is starting a new season at the beginning of March. I had been aware of it on the peripheral but he is a fan through and through. He told me about the various judges, the announcers and about the new crop going in for dance training.

" Oh, so you watch it often? "

" I wouldn't miss it for anything, even soccer. "

Why shouldn't he enjoy watching an entertaining show most Friday nights. Doesn't always have to be soccer or tennis. Well, he made this Dancing with the Stars seem so amazing that I can't wait to watch the first episode and even though he doesn't know it yet, Bob will have to watch it too...

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