1. Every Saturday,Vera drums with Tiyumba.
First is the drumming class, then she stays to lend support for the dancers.
I took my camera last week to get new images. for the upcoming June Benefit. Silent Auction.
< Left is a video of just one routine led by the incomparable Fatawu who founded Tiyumba twenty years ago.

2. How can I describe the experience of being there?
Time spent with this community is magical and spiritual. 
Let’s pause and silently dwell on the intersection of those two.

(INSIGHT: Currently, my efforts are making art expressing that.)

3. Yesterday, I worked  many hours making this clip. Creating expression was  a joy.
Today, I wonder if my additions only subtract from the NOW.
The dance and drums radiate.
Transcend.

4. Three hours ago I watched a program on Walt Whitman and am NOW still feeling  
I sing the Body Electric
Transcendent.