Monday, May 26, 2014. When the Frankie Manning 100 NC decided to hold a DJ battle between legendary bandleaders Chick Webb, Count Basie and Benny Goodman, I chose to represent the king of swing, Benny Goodman. Little did I realize the challenge I was setting myself up for.

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Wandering and Pondering has a new home. After 4 years on WordPress, I decided to consolidate all my interests including this blog onto my new site. Please click the link above to find the new home for this blog. And update your links and RSS feeds because this site will no longer be updated and will eventually close. To be a handy summary and guide to all my writings. The adventure will continue . On A Word on Swing.

April in DC and NYC. In the historic Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park. Then I head to New York to catch the end of Bal Week.

Sunday, September 26, 2010. The Return of Lindy Dandy. The next headline event is the New Orleans Swing Dance Festival and The Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown.

50 by mail in the continental U. Competition Music at Hot Rhythm Holiday.

Friday, February 3, 2012. Knife Skills Part 2, or Ode To The Humble Onion. Its been a busy few weeks for shewearsboots. Debut impending, selling more produce for Horse and Buggy. 160;Ive been reading Mark Ruhlmans Twenty. Friday, January 13, 2012. Knife Skills, Part 1, or Butternut Squash Gets its Revenge.