It has been known for me to receive a comment or two about my stamina on the dance floor. It’s been observed that I’m at every milonga, always there from start to finish, and spend way more time dancing than sitting.

This contrasts with saner people, who do things like choose between afternoon and evening milongas; arrive late; leave early; or pace themselves during each milonga. You know, smart things. I do not do any smart things during a tango event …