grace

Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin gratia favor, charm, thanks, from gratus pleasing, grateful; akin to Sanskrit grnAti he praises

1 a : unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctification b : a virtue coming from God c : a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine grace

2 a : APPROVAL, FAVOR b archaic : MERCY, PARDON c : a special favor : PRIVILEGE d : disposition to or an act or instance of kindness, courtesy, or clemency e : a temporary exemption : REPRIEVE

3 a : a charming or attractive trait or characteristic b : a pleasing appearance or effect : CHARM c : ease and suppleness of movement or bearing

4 -- used as a title of address or reference for a duke, a duchess, or an archbishop

5 : a short prayer at a meal asking a blessing or giving thanks

6 plural, capitalized : three sister goddesses in Greek mythology who are the givers of charm and beauty

7 : a musical trill, turn, or appoggiatura

8 a : sense of propriety or right b : the quality or state of being considerate or thoughtful

Synonym - Mercy

a grace note
a state of grace
saying grace
being gracious

"In life as in dance: Grace glides on blistered feet" - Alice Abrams

Golden Gardens 2007

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Old pictures

I just dug these pictures out of my hard drive a few days ago. This last summer, I had the very good fortune of snagging the amazing band The Senate as well as six amazing dancers for a collaborative dance/performance piece. We're submitting to Bumbershoot next week, which hopefully means we'll be coming to a Seattle stage come Labor day weekend.

Another great cartoon.