Talk about dreams Jay...

You are walking along side a creek... alone. There is no rush; you hear the leaves crinkle as you step on them. It's a cool autumn afternoon and the sun will soon lazily set. The stream of water next to you soothingly bubbles & turns it's way to the ocean. You won't walk that far, soon you'll turn to go home but for now the walk feels great. No worries in the world, you just left all that troubles you behind. Nothing is due anytime soon little things like the breeze caressing your cheek, distract you. It's absolutely beautiful; it's quiet & peaceful; it's not perfect and yet it is.

You keep walking, you feel warm but not hot. Leaving the creek behind, the path leads you to the top of a hill from which you can see the neighboring town. Thin streams of smoke creep from the chimney of some houses in the distance. You stare and absorb it all in... you hope you'll never forget how little and insignificant you are and how wonderful that feels. Life has a wonderful way of unfolding in front of your eyes.

End of July

Oh my!!!! it's the end of July and I haven't posted anything this month. To be honest, there's been a lot on my mind. 

Let's recap the month in just a few words:

• Lang Lang, Tchaikovsky & Fireworks: Sooooooooo much fun. We went to the Hollywood Bowl, had a terrific picnic with waaaaaaaaay too much food left over. Some delish Empanadas, Chicken, Chinese food, champagne (or was that wine)... and of course great music. 
• Julie Andrews concert: Again we went to the Hollywood Bowl (I was on a roll when I bought the tickets). Although she didn't sing much it was still nice to see her MC her event. I'm guessing that might be one of the last time she sings in public so I'm really glad we got to see her.
• Viewsonic Dragonboat Tournament: Yay!!!! We had a blast of a weekend. Although Alpine didn't medal this year (and we were close... oh so close) We did medal with KG. Just bronzes... but SF.... (pause for effect) HERE WE COME!

So, I hope to write more often... but for now, that's July in a nutshell :-)