Wednesday, August 18, 2010

The Joys of Carefree Meanderings

Lately I turn my mind off completely and go. Letting my feet take me where they want to go. My mind and body just along for the ride.

Last Sunday I let my feet (and a bus) take me to Nederland. About 1/2 hour from Boulder in the mountains. Crisp, clear air, long walk around the lake, live music in the bar, friendly people everywhere. Goin' again this Sunday.....or who knows? Maybe my feet will take me somewhere else.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

FREEDOM!!

There is NOTHING like it. NOTHING!! The ability to go wherever, whenever, one wants. Take a minute to think about it. Remember, not everyone has that luxury. Whether it be in a country where you are unable to do what you want or in a prison somewhere. Take another moment and think about it. I miss you bro'.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Red Rocks Rocks!!!

Help. I've been kidnapped!! Yep. Saturday night I was at work around 7 PM when in pop a couple friends. They were heading up to Red Rocks to see Michael Franti and Spearhead. They lured me into the car with tequila. I don't know how I could be so stupid. I was brought up to not take things from strangers. Once in the car, I pleaded with them to understand that NOBODY would send them ransom money, but they insisted they could get something!! At that point, I figured there was no sense in fighting it so I went along for the ride.

What a ride it was. Red Rocks is an absolutely magical spot. It's a natural amphitheater that holds about 10,000 people. Geez, there were almost as many people in one venue then all of Anguilla!! And I loved it!! I forgot how much fun that many people can have. Views of Denver are almost 180 degrees. And the sound was perfect even from the cheap seats. There is something about a group gathering where everyone is having a great time, singing, dancing, and smiling. Lots of hugs and general merriment.

The music was uplifting. A cross between rap, rock, and reggae. He is quite a performer and I feel lucky to have been kidnapped to such a beautiful spot.

Well, I am writing this so you know that the kidnappers let me go. They finally realized I have no money, and nobody that was going to send them money, so after being drugged into a stupor by their tequila, I was dumped out of the car in front of my house around 1AM.

Any other kidnappers out there? Come get me!!