The Red Sox Win!!

The Red Sox finally won the World Series at Fenway Park, a feat that hasn't been done since 1918. My team, an avid follower since 1995, thanks to my son. They did win the Series in 2004 and then again in 2007. But this was victory, back in their home turf. The bearded boys of baseball!! Who was there not to love?? David "Big Papi" Ortiz, or little Dustin Pedoria. Maybe Johnny Gomes with the best beard of all, or Shane Victorino who played all kinds of balancing acts in the outfield and on base.
 Ah, the Red Sox, Boston's pride and joy. September 2011 was not their best moment ,or August 2012. But in the end, they bounced back. And as my son says after every September, there is always next year. And they will do it again!

Rain, sun and other things

July 2nd and it is raining. Rained now for almost 6 days. And humid. I usually love summer, but this one is not what I want. The central air has been running for almost 2 weeks ( many more days to come) and I am cold in this house. If someone came to the door and saw me in my sweatshirt, slippers and long pants, they would think I was crazy.
You see, I love the doors and windows opened, hate this being shut up stuff. That is for winter, when I freeze again!! The weather guys are blaming it on the Bermuda high that went the wrong way. Is there a right way??
 The sun will shine again and the humidity will break, soon, I hope. I guess I can't complain, I don't live in Arizona where the wild fires took 19 firefighters in the line of duty. I don't live where massive tornadoes tore through Oklahoma and left destruction everywhere.
 I can't complain as I am alive. A friend lost his family member due to a freak incident today. My sister-in-law passed away a year ago, due to a freak thing. One never knows when God will call you home. I want to live to see grandchildren and maybe great grandchildren.
 I have had my youth brought back from a little neighbor girl I watch during the week. She just turned two and what a doll she is! She melts my heart . I am her NiNi, as she calls me. I want to see her grow up and have children of her own.
  Looks like the thunderstorm is over and maybe the rain will stop for awhile. Just to get a better start, ha ha. The 4th of July is upon us and once again we celebrate our freedom. Thank God for the red, white and blue!

The Cowboy Rides Away

My favorite performer is George Strait. I have been a fan since he first came on the scene back in 1981. Before meeting my husband, George was my "husband" . Dang that Norma chick he was married too! I fell in love with his music, basically because the words nailed every moment of my life. Country music has that effect and it is genuine, honest and just plain down to earth. George also has those qualities ,what I love in a man. Don't give me the flashy, suited up, bling kind of man, I want one that works from sun up to sun down and has hands that show he works. A cowboy, farmer kind of man. Since I grew up on a small farm, I am used to that kind.
 As my life continued, I met my husband, had two children and encountered the everyday and extra ordinary. George's music was with me every step of the way. So many songs that told my life to a "T" , along with smiles and tears. I first saw him in concert in 1989 and more were to follow. The year I was pregnant with my son, George had his own tragedy ,losing his daughter to a drunk driver. Some serious songs came out of the period and I listen to them with nothing but heartache.
 My children grew up on his music. This past year has been his Cowboy Rides Away Tour as he is retiring from touring. 2 weeks ago, my son calls me saying he had gotten tickets for the Buffalo show and we were going. Hell Yeah, we were going, even though it was a 5 hr drive to and from.
 Last Friday night, I got to see him perform and was in 7th heaven all night. Perfect night along with my son and husband. A permanent smile on  my face all night :)   After all, I had just seen the Cowboy ride away  !!!