At last, young Karen meets Gilberto, her dance teacher. He will become her friend for life and a mentor. In this scene, he offers her first lesson. Here is a snapshot of me in real life, dancing with Al Gilbert,…
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The Healing Horse, Ch. 33: Dancing with Gilberto, Scene 1: Dance Togs
Someone once said that clothes make the man, and in this scene, the dance outfit confirms Karen’s growing intuition of her destiny as a dancer. (Image by Misaochan2, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons) Scene 1: Dance Togs Karen opened…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 32, Scene 4: Becoming Who She Really Is
In this scene, young Karen tells Mama about the dancer inside of her. It needs to get out. (Image by Lambtron, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons) Scene 4: Becoming Who She Really Is A moment later, the front door…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 32, Scene 3: Mama Finds Al
Mama listens to her intuition and sticks to her guns. She lets no one discourage her or stop her from doing what’s right for her daughter. Once again, she triumphs. What a great example for young Karen! (Image by Michal…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 32, Scene 2: The View from the Crest
In this scene, the momentum builds as Karen takes the most important step toward fulfilling her dream—the step of accepting dance as her destiny. (Image by Boqiang Liao from Athens, Ohio, US, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons) Scene 2:…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 32: Finding Gilberto
This scene begins a new chapter in the book and a new chapter in little Karen’s life, as she blossoms into a beautiful young lady and an accomplished dancer. (Image by CBS-TVUploaded by We hope at en.wikipedia, Public domain, via…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 31, Scene 4: Reflections on a Shattered Glass
Love is beautiful, and in this scene, Pegasus and Karen affirm that. Dollars spent or minutes enjoyed together cannot measure it. (Image by owoPricessPower666, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons) Scene 4: Reflections on a Shattered Glass Karen let Mama…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 31, Scene 3: Hurricane Sandy
In this scene, little Karen watches as Tammy, Sandra, and Patsy explode over their unworkable situation. They try to heal, but they need help. (Image by New England Glass Company, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons Scene 3: Hurricane Sandy As Sandy…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 31, Scene 2: Tears and Guilt
In this scene, the two mothers bond over their love of their children and the tragedies that have shaped their lives. (Image by Andreaze, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons) Scene 2: Tears and Guilt Patsy finished arranging the glasses…
The Healing Horse, Ch. 31: The Thrown Glass
In the first scene of a new chapter, the two mothers bond, and the crystal glasses foreshadow another explosion. (Image of Ohrbach’s logo by unknown) Scene 1: In the Kitchen Katie admired Patsy’s newly remodeled Mediterranean-style kitchen with its white…