sit with legs crossed

spin around rapidly

move forward

walk slowly

avoid

discover

open

surround

looks dark and dull

glows and creates heat

moves slowly and steadily

shines and gives off light

paintings or photographs of a person

paintings or illustrations of flowers

different faces people make

different kinds of plants

Each one is pretty.

Each one smells good.

Each one can dance in his or her own way.

Each one comes in a special size and shape.

a surprise dance party

a surprise birthday party

a surprise retirement party

a surprise day off from work

so she can practice dancing

to take her picture for the party

to get ready to go out to dinner

to trick her into getting ready for a party

"You did, Lulu-belle," Mama says.

Mama doesn't move and she doesn't answer.

The moment Mama turns on the light, music fills the World.

Then she looks deep into Luisa's eyes, and Luisa sees that Mama's eyes are not longer far away.

dance

style hair

throw parties

wear her prettiest dress