Sitting overlooking the meanderings of Peachfest goers. Their voices carry up to my condo balcony and they sound much like the Sims City program people! So I sip my wine, and breath the cooling air. My IPhone is playing Stan Getz's Desafinado (a welcome throwback to my early teen age years, I can almost see me dad sitting here too) It was a very hot day in the Okanagan. I went to a friend's 40th birthday get together and enjoyed the company of others, the sun on my arms and face, feet in the pool and a little 2 year old running around reminding me of how fast time has passed (my little girl just turned 21 - how did that happen?!)
We have purchased this condo on the waterfront, but do not yet live here. We visit on the weekends and it is a wonderful little escape that is only minutes from the Dollhouse we live in. We will move here one day, yet to be determined when that will be. But when we do it will be good bye to the raking of leaves, the shovelling of snow and the general up keep of a 80 year old home!
He isn't home yet. On his way back, but that was over an hour ago, so I guess it is the long road home (the Parrot is across the street...) Oh well, I am enjoying my music, wine and thoughts.
Talked to my young friend and she is missing me and I am strangely missing her. She is the human equivalent of a labrador puppy (and would kill me if she saw this!) But she is a whole lot of joy wrapped up in drama and her overhwelming need to be petted, loved and heard. Absurd at times, amazingly funny and so over the top loving, you cannot help but fall into her web and smile. I shall see her on the September long weekend. And it will be WONDERFUL.
John Lennon's #9 Dream is playing now. The candles on the table flicker as I type, their glowing red columns becoming more translucent as the night scurries along. Lights dot the mountains across the lake, looking like small little fires. Blackberry wine 2010 from Elephant Island - it is a sip of yummy summer - all berry and makes me think of grass and sun and bees buzzing under a limpid cherry tree drooping from the scorching sun. Yum. If you ever get the chance, go visit Elephant Island in Naramanta BC. It is a beautiful little gem hidden amongst the orchard. The wine isn't sweet , it is heaven!
Tom Cochrane's acoustic version of White Hot. The guitar just pleases me. I am really very easy to please. The kindness of a driver letting me merge. Have I mentioned this fabulous wine? When my youngest says something pleasant. The Okanagan. My pink toes. Coffee in the morning. The world is full of small greatnesses, you just have to notice them.
To end: Jason Mraz: Sunshine Song!
Love peace and hugs!
