Blast From My Past!

Every Tuesday night beginning late June and continuing until the end of July, the town I live in has live free concerts in the park.  The season ended last Tuesday with a blast from my past . . . I was invited to . . . “Come Sail Away” for an incredible evening with Dennis Deyoung and the music of Styx!  On that night, that beautiful last night in July, I took a time machine back to my younger days!  Sitting there I was amazed how DeYoung’s voice had not changed all that much although he    is a young 65 now!  Yikes! Has it really been that long?!?  

The evening was truly one of . . . “The Best of Times” sitting under the stars reminiscing as most of the songs brought back memories of the early 80’s.  For 2 hours the music of Styx filled the summer air and it was quite evident the singing and dancing crowd was saying . . .“Don’t Let It End” . . . The only thing that was missing was the lighters at the end of the concert!  Even though today I love Country, deep in my soul I’ll always be a rock and roll girl!

Another Memory From Paradise

On my recent trip to Mexico, I witnessed an unbelievable site!  While sitting at dinner, maybe 25 feet from the ocean we noticed the waiters quickly turning the lights away from the sand and ocean.   We could tell by their swiftness that something was happening . . . and we were right!  A National Geographic special before our very eyes!  Moving ever so slowly . . . emerging from the ocean was a giant sea turtle coming ashore to lay her eggs!  We watched in awe as she made her way up the sand, digging with with her back legs/fins and sweeping the sand away with her front.  We could sense her determination to find the perfect spot to lay her eggs.  Ever so slowly she pushed forward, stopping for what I think were short rests or maybe she sensed that she had an audience because now the entire restaurant was watching this amazing site!  Fortunately, barely a whisper was heard and of course no cameras so as not to frighten her.  After a bit the night sky grew darker and she became invisible to us  but we knew she had found her spot . . . the spot where new life would emerge . . . making their way back to the ocean and the cycle of life  would continue.  Amazing . . . truly an amazing site!

Just Got Back From Paradise

Just got back from a glorious week in Mexico with my family!  We stayed at the Live Aqua Cancun, an all inclusive adult resort.  From the moment we got there it was paradise.  Here are some highlights that make Live Aqua Cancun stand apart from other all inclusive resorts!

• Upon your arrival, you are greeted at the door . . . welcoming  you
• A complimentary hand massage after check in
• 5 Pools that flow into one another . . . all with a view of the ocean
• A beautiful spa . . . 
• Extremely friendly staff . . . waiting . . . to ensure all your needs are met
• Fabulous cuisine . . . and being from Chicago we are used to the best

Summer Heat . . .

The days have been humid, hot and dry

And it’s only beginning the month of July

It’s hard to be outside . . . to feel comfortable and cool

Unless of course you are sitting or soaking in a pool!

Even the flowers and trees by the end of the day

Are begging for water . . . seem to be fading away

But 6 months from now we will be wishing for this heat

When we’re knee deep in snow, freezing cold and sleet!

I’ll choose this weather . . . this season . . . hands down

Cause I have time with family and friends to just hang around!

Loss of Power

Feeling the cool breeze of the fan . . .

Brushing over me . . . ever so gently

Thankful . . . for the relief from the heat 

POP . . .

The fan stops . . . all is silent . . . air is still

Feeling the coolness slowly disappear

No movement . . . air getting heavy  . . . and

WAITING . . .  WAITING . . . WAITING . . . 

Beads of sweat . . . slowly dripping from my brow 

Watching time pass and still nothing . . .

In the dark . . . I shower . . . savoring the cool water 

And again . . .

WAITING . . .  WONDERING . . . HOPING . . .

5 hours later . . . the click of the AC . . . the hum of the fan

Ever so thankful . . . ever so appreciative . . . ever so empathetic 

For all those who will be WAITING . . . not for hours but for days . . .