Monday, Monday

So good for me
Today started out a little slow.  Dad had a hard time getting out of the bed.  Brody and I drove Dad to the Senior Center.  We got there later than usual. 

Monday morning it was all I hoped it would be…
After wards Brody and I went swimming for a couple of hours.  Molly, our visiting Labrador, wanted to play.  And joined us in the pool with her pool toy soon after we jumped in. 

Oh, Monday morning
After we were done swimming.  Again, I was exhausted, and I took a nap.  Brody spent the afternoon with my DS and DBL during this time.  They sounded like they were having a good time together. 

Monday morning couldn’t guarantee
Later on after dinner, Dad, Brody and I played five (5) card draw.  Dad was teaching Brody how to play the game.  And he was as clear headed about this as possible.  Very impressive teacher.  We enjoyed mango sherbet (eat your hearts out, this mango is the greatest!).  During which my DS and DBL practiced their instruments (trombone and tuba respectively), (They play in a community band and another professional wind ensemble) They sounded pretty good while they practiced and it reminded me, that I too needed to practice my clarinet as well (I too play in the community band). 

That Monday evening you’d still
About 9 o’clock we folded up the game and started to get ready for bed and I practicing the clarinet.

Be here with me
I started practicing my music for the upcoming September 14Th concert.  Some of the clarinet parts are a little challenging – and we have a sectional coming up as early as August 20Th.  During sectionals, the odds of being asked to play by yourself in front of everyone are pretty high (something I dread). 

Monday, Monday
[author’s note:  as it has been at least 25 years ago since I played clarinet professionally – I’ve been picking up my skill (again – with practice) over the last two (2) months, but I’m still not 100%.] 

Can’t trust that day
Sectionals are when only one instrument practises together to help increase that sections’ technique, tone and ability to play together.

Oh, Monday morning you gave me no warning
Later after practicing, Dad came out looking for Brody and I (about an hour later).  We shared hugs and good nite kisses.  And every one went to bed.  Except that Molly – she wanted to play again and picked up her rubber hot dog and was trying to get me to play keep-away-her, I did so, for a few minutes and then made a mad dash to my bedroom.  Where I curled up with my computer and wrote this blog. 

Of what was to be
Many thanks to The Mamas & The Papas for the use of their lyrics.

What’s the metaphor for one piece missing??

Hot day today.  Temperature was up to 93 degrees.  It was a typical day.  I’m reading a new book “The Other Boleyn girl” by Philippa Gregory.  It’s a very good read so far.  I’m really engaged. 

Dad and I went to church per our usual. 

Brody stayed home and cut the grass around the house.  He did a good job. 

Later, Dad, Brody and I went out to lunch.  After wards we came home and went for a swim.  It turned out to be a very relaxing day. 

Brody’s Aunt and Uncle finished their puzzle.  Only problem was, one puzzle piece seemed to be missing.  So we’re still searching for that one piece.  I’m sure it will show up soon.

I love it when we’re cruisin’ together

You’re gonna fly away
Puzzle we’ve all been working on together. Brody and his Aunt have been making great headway. Can you tell what the puzzle is all about??

Glad you’re goin my way
The puzzle looks a lot like my cat “Cleopatra”. She looks a little cross in this pic to the right. And she is the sweetest cat I know this side of the Mississippi. Everyone in the family loves her. And she is warming up to them as well.

I love it when we’re cruisin’ together
Today, with the arrival of Brody, my son, we did so much. It was all I could do to write this blog today. I was really tired.

Music is played for love
This morning before breakfast we went swimming. And since in the house now we have three labs. They were all up for a playful swim.

Cruisin’ is made for love
I invited Dad to come out and enjoy the beautiful weather with us. And he did. He found his favorite chair in the sun. And he threw the tennis balls to the dogs here and there. (Below pic: Molly [visiting dog] has the ring in her mouth. Maggie is the yellow lab. Hanna’s nose is in the right lower corner.) Maggie has hip dysplasia so, she only goes in the pool when we need to exercise her bad hip. But Molly and Hanna – love the water and were in and out of the pool all morning. We all had a great time.

I love it when we’re cruisin’ together
Dad really enjoyed the play with the dogs. Poor Kaitlyn, Dad’s little shitzu hates the water and hides under one of the patio chairs hoping we won’t pull her into the pool.

And inch by inch we grow closer and closer
After pool play we all dried off and got out of the pool in time for a short tropical storm that came up suddenly. It seems we have one good thunder storm every day. Lots of rain too. That’s how Florida stays so green.

To every lil part of each other
For breakfast we all had french toast and then got ready to go out to Orlando’s Science Center. We were there all day. And saw – get this – three (3) IMAX like movies. 1) was about the coral reef’s (very beautiful) and global warming. 2) was about storm chasers 3) was a laser light show played to the Beatles. Which we all enjoyed – except Brody – you know because the Beatles are so passe’. He doesn’t say it that way, he just indicates with body language that its not his fave music. Which is okay with all of us.

Let the music take your mind
Well gang, I am beat. Here’s a little Florida sunset for you all to enjoy. I took this picture while I was pet sitting a week ago. This is a part of the Island where you can see the ocean on both sides of the road.

Just release and you will find
Peace Out!!

Many Thanks to Smokey Robinson for the use of his lyrics to “Cruisin”.