Thursday, April 5, 2012

A to Z: Farruca






I like to dance.  I'm not saying I'm any good at it.  But I love to do it...by myself...in the privacy of my own home...or to the radio in my car...you get the idea.  Another thing I like is the mystique of the gypsy way of life.  When you put the two things together you get a beautiful gypsy dance called the Farruca.  Full of passion, full of power; someone dancing the Farruca would grab the world by the horns and not let go.  That's what I must do with my writing.  Search deep within myself and let my love of writing strut across my paper until my reader is mesmerized by my words and joins me on the dance floor.  Grab your partner and dance!






Fiddle-I-Fee
Written by: Will Hillenbrand
Illustrated by: Will Hillenbrand
ISBN: 01-52019456
Ages: 3-8
Teaser:  Animals appear one by one on the farm, playing musical instruments while Momma does different chores all year long.  But what is that she's knitting?  And what is the cat doing with that fiddle?
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25 comments:

  1. Kelley LynnApril 5, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    Great analogy between the dance and writing! LOVE that.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 5, 2012 at 10:34 PM

      My goodness, Kelley, are you hovering in some corner somewhere just waiting for that blog? I mean I literally just hit the button to publish it! Lol...just kidding...I'm glad you liked it! ;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  2. stephen HayesApril 5, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    I've never thought about dancing being like writing. I need to think about this. I'm wondering if my writing also lacks rhythm.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 5, 2012 at 11:05 PM

      Awwww, I enjoy your writing, Stephen! The posts that I have read have always been entertaining and informative for me!

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  3. UnknownApril 6, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    Nice! Yes, we must grab the world by the horns!! Let's do it! Lovely Farruca (Flamenco too is pretty good). Popping in from the A-Z - good to know you.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 6, 2012 at 9:36 AM

      Hi, Susan, and welcome to my blog! Good luck with the challenge!

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  4. AnonymousApril 6, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Hi Donna! I've never heard of a dance called the Farruca. I liked your analogy between dancing and writing.

    Susanne
    PUTTING WORDS DOWN ON PAPER

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 6, 2012 at 9:37 AM

      Thanks, Susanne...I think we can relate writing to just about everything in the world around us!

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  5. Stacy S. JensenApril 6, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    I've never heard of the Farruca either. I also can't dance, but love to watch people dance — good or bad.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 6, 2012 at 9:38 AM

      I think dancing is so beautiful to watch...things like Dancing With The Stars and professional competitions are lovely to watch as well as line dancing...;0)

      Thanks, Stacy, for stopping by and come back any time!

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  6. Jarm Del BoccioApril 6, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Yes, the gypsy life is a mystery...keep dancing for joy, Donna!

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 6, 2012 at 10:00 AM

      Despite obstacles, I attempt to "dance" every day, Jarm...every day...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  7. janetApril 6, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    I thought Farruca was the name of the bratty rich girl in the Willy Wonka movie.
    I can't wait to see what tomorrow's word is.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 6, 2012 at 10:01 AM

      Lol...too funny, Janet...you instantly teleported me into that movie!

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  8. Anne MackleApril 6, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    I've not heard of that dance but I love the way the word sounds.

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 6, 2012 at 2:27 PM

      Hi, Cassam, and welcome to my blog! I just took a nostalgic trip through your blog and I loved it! We are probably the same age and I find it interesting to read about your childhood years on the other side of the pond from me...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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    2. Anne MackleApril 6, 2012 at 4:46 PM

      Thanks for stopping by Donna, glad you enjoyed it. It's good to hear of other people's lives.

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  9. Liz BrownleeApril 6, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    Fascinating, I've never heard of that dance. Good luck with your Farruca fiction! I'm also a children's author. Blogger identifies me as my Blogger blog which is a shared blog with other children's poets, so for the A-Z, I am http://www.lizbrownleepoet.com

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 6, 2012 at 2:34 PM

      Hi, Liz and welcome to my blog! I'm glad you had the chance to check things out around here. Isn't this A to Z challenge fun? Good luck with yours...

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  10. k~April 6, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    I really enjoy gypsy dancing, but I had never really known any of the names... now I will be looking up Farruca to find out more about it.

    Visiting you from the A-Z Challenge

    A-Z 2012 (#49) - Bloggit Write A-Z 2012 - Poetry
    A-Z 2012 (#861) - Bloggit Write A-Z 2012 - Haiku

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 9, 2012 at 8:36 AM

      Isn't it beautiful dancing? They certainly put their heart and soul into it!

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  11. patientdreamerApril 8, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    wow....lol. I can just see you strutting your "stuff"..lol. Goooo Donna! (oh sorry should have saved that last bit for tomorrow...lol.)

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 9, 2012 at 8:37 AM

      Lol, thanks Diane!

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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  12. Bonnie GwynApril 10, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    I love the analogy! Thanks for stopping by my blog. :)
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    Bonnie Gwyn
    http://bonniegwyn.blogspot.com/

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    1. Think Positive, Be PositiveApril 10, 2012 at 1:01 PM

      Hi, Bonnie, and welcome to my blog! I'm glad you like the post...whenever you have time you might want to check out some of my other posts...all of them connect something in the world with writing...;0)

      Thanks for stopping by and come back any time!

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