She then worked on my fingers filing mygrowing nails then using what I was told was a silk wrap shaping my nailsand extending them, after that, the sa...e pink polish was used againfollowed by hearts and flowers applied to my fingernails and againseveral coats of clear with a glitter finish. I was removed from thedryer the curlers were removed and my hair was brushed out and littleflowers were added to my hair. I was then taken to another station whereI was made up foundation, eyeliner,. How did I deserve this? I’m not the most handsome, charming or richest man on earth, yet here I was in a veritable palace with the most beautiful woman as my lover. Lying in bed with her, dawn’s pre-light making the curtains glow, I thought back over the past few months as she slept gently in my embrace. Now I know what you’re thinking….sure this guy has fallen in love and thinks his new girlfriend is “all that.” True enough, but I’m old enough to know the difference between a pretty. He certainly reciprocated, as far as teaching dance was concerned. It was his greatest passion, and he was a gifted interpretive artist and choreographer. It seemed a waste to try to force him down another path, but parents were parents. Dance soon became my passion too. After just a couple classes, Jon had me on the boards learning new steps and moves, but it required me to tone up a whole new set of muscles. He put me on a routine of stretches and exercises to build my leg strength and. The ringleader, Elf, that wasn't his real name of course, was one mean sixteen year old with a very vividimagination. In exchange for mom's services about once a month, usually for part ofthe weekend, they guaranteed that neither Honey nor I would ever have to worryabout another midterm or final exam, term paper or other major take-homeassignment as long as we were in high school. This was probably the best deal wehad , since it freed us to do our thing regardless of whatever those.