Because, really. That's what it's all about

While talking with friends at Dinghy Dock (and later, Susie's) last night, something came into being that has all the hallmarks of getting big. Really big. Born right here on Culebra, but given as our gift to the rest of the United States. Because that's just how we are.

Mr. Hokey Pokey (one of them, anyway)

The new Hokey Pokey Party, soon to be known as The HPP - it was like Venus from Zeus in blue jeans, sprung full born.  It has everything for everyone, left, right and centrist. It promotes good health and spiritual well being; in fact, the party's  only goal is to exist in circular unity. I know, who can believe it took so long to figure this out?
    How can we lose? Imagine hundreds and thousands and millions,  in circles on the White House lawn, on the greens of villages, on the plazas...which reminds me, we need to translate this into Spanish. And Russian, And Farsi and Creole and Dutch (Double Dutch for some). People singing and dancing, in circles. Realizing that...that's what it's all about!

I found the fine fellow in the video on the beach, willing to be the Party Guy mascot. He's sort of  a less extravagant, more acceptable Wavy Gravy (because WG is already booked). He's not got too many expressions, but who does? It makes him more sincere, in my opinion. Turn the sound up, make yourself a little circle and let the Party start!

Yes, they spelled Hokey Pokey wrong, and it's possible we could become the

Hockey Pockey Party, and might have to deal with the NHL, but that's okay.

I know the words are a little tricky, so I've copied them down for you. Please feel free to cut and paste to send on to your friends and families.

                         You put your right foot in,                           
You put your right foot out;
You put your right foot in,
And you shake it all about.
You do the Hokey-Pokey,
And you turn yourself around.
That's what it's all about!

One of the official HPP bartenders, shakin' it all about

You put your left foot in,
You put your left foot out;
You put your left foot in,
And you shake it all about.
You do the Hokey-Pokey,
And you turn yourself around.
That's what it's all about!

You put your right hand in,

You put your right hand out;
You put your right hand in,
And you shake it all about.
You do the Hokey-Pokey,
And you turn yourself around.
That's what it's all about!

You put your left hand in,
You put your left hand out;
You put your left hand in,
And you shake it all about.
You do the Hokey-Pokey,
And you turn yourself around.
That's what it's all about!

And that's what it's all about

You put your right side in,
You put your right side out;
You put your right side in,
And you shake it all about.
You do the Hokey-Pokey,
And you turn yourself around.
That's what it's all about!

You put your left side in,
You put your left side out;
You put your left side in,
And you shake it all about.
You do the Hokey-Pokey,
And you turn yourself around.
That's what it's all about!

You put your backside in,
You put your backside out;
You put your backside in,
And you shake it all about.
You do the Hokey-Pokey,
And you turn yourself around.
That's what it's all about!

You put your head in,
You put your head out;
You put your head in,
And you shake it all about.
You do the Hokey-Pokey,
And you turn yourself around.
That's what it's all about!

You put your whole self in,
You put your whole self out;
You put your whole self in,
And you shake it all about.
You do the Hokey-Pokey,
And you turn yourself around.

annnnnnnnddddddddddd!
That's what it's all about!

Since I've been cooking for three days, I'm letting yet another guest take over Free Range Friday. But that comes later today. I realize people need time to absorb the reality of a new party, and I'm more than happy to give you all the time you need. Because, yes...that's what it's all about!