LOVE AT OUR FINGERTIPS

Jardim do Mar - Senior Residence, 2020

In January 2020, we went to Jardim do Mar to bring a little love. We danced for them, fluttering dreams. We danced with them, at our fingertips and in the pupils of their eyes. We planted rhythm in our feet, dressed in fluffy slippers… One, two, one, two, three, four! Slow, slow, fast, fast, slow, slow.... and hands waving colourful scarves, like morning greetings. We spread warm lights against the cold white wall, we sprayed the space with lavender, calling upon the sense of smell, reborn there! We provoked smiles, curiosity, and a certain startle. Yes, a lot of movement in the centre of our chests. We awoke, however, to dreams and longing. We welcomed the little white heads into our hearts, cradling children with many stories to tell. We truly wish that all the "Jardins do Mar" of this country were painted in cheerful colours. That their corridors were filled with music, art, beauty, and space for creation, and that the air always smelled of fresh flowers and warm bread. That children were learning from the elderly, and the elderly were playing with the children, summoning the spirit of wisdom and the love of life.

We brought with us much to think about, and how much there is to do!