Sunday, May 24, 2009

Jerry Neri 1943 (CANCER SUCKS)- May 2009

Karen Lucey at 3:13pm May 24
Jerry changed our lives in the most interesting way. When we tango in our tent at our home in northeast PA we always think of Jerry and always will. How I teased him about the Sunday stop we made at his house in June 07, always saying "That was the most expensive stop I've ever made." And it was!!!!! Within weeks we'd ordered a concrete pad, Celina tent, clear sides, 20x 30 dance deck etc., etc. -ready to go by the end of September.
When Jerry made his lovely photoart of our tango, which was the last time we saw him in the fall of 08, we had it framed and now it hangs in our dining area where the sun hits it at the end of the summer. Last night at a small dinner party here, a new guest and his wife commented on the art. Mike and I got quiet and sad, but life goes on. The best part of the evening came next- their interest in tango started with questions about our trips to BsAs, we showed them videos of Oliver Kolker and Silvina Valz. They wanted to try some basic walking. The other friends already love the dance so we all headed to our tent for a little tango to tweak the music, check the soft lighting and start our summer season. Mike held me closer and closer. Just a little closer than usual. How I wish Jerry had come to BsAs with us! We have so much to thank him for and because we are HERE so much to be thankful for.
Tango.....y nada mas.

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