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Saturday September 26, 2020 subscribe |
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despair feels like the obvious default option when every day brings another twist on the kaleidoscope of catastrophe— climate, politics, economy, &c—all of it exacerbated by the isolation imposed by covid-19 precautions and shutdowns. so it's been a boon to have a monthly DJ set at SPASM, a well-regulated outdoor flea market in south park organized by stalwart josh okrent. it's an opportunity to get lost in music and enjoy chance encounters with friendly randos. this month's installment had already been postponed due to smoke and it looked like the curse would continue as clouds threatened and then delivered a downpour just as these bellydancers started their performance. instead of dampening their spirits, they exulted in the intensity of the deluge. their joy was contagious, kept a potentially discouraging turn from spiraling downward, a reminder that it's against a backdrop of adversity that creativity, community, and celebration shine brightest. |
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