What not to do...

Well a couple of weeks have past since I last posted anything. Maybe that is a good thing because I have been up to something other then just trying of thinking of something to blog about.

A couple of weeks ago Tracy and I went up to St. Croix Falls to check out some music by the Sweet Colleens. It was an idea hatched by my Mom. As I think about it, this was the first concert I have ever gone to with my parents. It was a good time, the show was held at the Festival Theater (great venue). The music was made up with Irish roots with a slight twist of bluegrass...it was a neat combination. I am glad that we went and I was able to spend some time with my parents.

Then this past weekend Tracy and I went to Rent. It was a Christmas present that Tracy gave me. It was at the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis. The show was good....but not great. Now don't get me wrong. I really enjoyed myself, am glad that I went and was very impressed by the singing of the actors.

But....I was distracted by the members of the audience sitting around me that were singing along with the show. I don't get it? Do these people forget that they are at a public place and that others paid money to listen to the actors perform? I understand that they may be "superfans" and may have seen Rent many times....but please be more considerate!

While I am on my soapbox.....here is another pet peeve....show up on time! I know that the showtime is printed on the ticket. Please don't interrupt other peoples entertainment because you were tardy. I really don't like getting comfortable, then gathering my things, standing up, just so you can find your seat in the dark 15 minutes after showtime. The same rule applies for intermission...hello they "flash" the lights for a reason.

One more thing.....put your phones away!....come on. Life will continue on if you don't check it every 5 minutes. The most distracting thing, inaddition to the others listed above, is to have my vision impaired by a blueish hew emitted off by your electronic devices.
Anyways....That is enought ranting for tonight.

Flordia

As I sit here and type this up, I am amazed by how fast the impression of my vacation has disappeared. The shine is off the apple. I week ago feels like it could have been three months ago. But I guess that is what vacations are for....a break from reality.

I love vacations for many reasons....But two seem to always top the list. The first is that you are able to live in the moment. The second is that you have the freedom to do whatever your heart desires. Going to Florida last week was my first trip of the year and one of my most favorite trips to the sunshine state ever.

The past week at St. Pete's Beach was great. There was a contrast of weather...from cool and windy to sunny and hot. I didn't mind the weather, it really showed the moods of the ocean and it made the sunshine feel that much better when it finally appeared.

As for a highlight of the trip....I think it was just walking along the beach after breakfast, barefoot watching the waves hit the shore....and thinking of nothing at all.