Friday, September 30, 2011

Cirque, But No Soleil









The first week of fall is still mostly blustery-rainy and the days noticeably shorter-cooler. But went to Toronto for some appointments and got the van dirtier than a hard-working vehicle should ever be. Saw Canada's famous Cirque du Soleil ("Circus of the Sun") in their current show "Totem". Absolutely awesome and soul-uplifting. How can those 6 girls on unicycles flip those tea bowls onto their heads? How can that Russian couple spin around on roller skates while contorting a love ballet? How can that native guy shape those hoops so fast into so many symbols?? Impossible to describe and illegal to photograph, you'll just have to experience it yourself. (Oh --- and how does that canoe glide over the stage like it was in 10 feet of water?) Simply incredible what imagination and talent can do.
Otherwise preparations continue for a major adventure/experience in what used to be called the Middle Kingdom. Still not totally confirmed, so no announcement yet. But if you crossed everything for good luck, it sems to be working so far. Even our trees are bending to thankyou!

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