Christmas Dances

Now tis the season! These are Christmas lights mirrored. I love the way they look like they go on forever.

I was reminiscing with my students about Christmas dances today. The Long Walk to ask a girl to dance. It never got any shorter, it seemed like you were treading air whilst more and more of her friends materialised round her like ethereal spirits, whispering...advice? insults? Letting her know you had a bogie hanging out your nose, or that you were wearing Brut, not Denim?

... She said yes.

I was in love.

It last two and a half weeks, one cinema trip and not much conversation.

Sharon, if you're out there. Thank you. You made being thirteen and a half worthwhile.