Jazz at Channelside

Saturday, August 23, 2008
Last Evening, I, My Son and a friend took the evening off to go enjoy some Jazz at Channelside in Tampa. We sat under a covering because it was still drizzeling rain on and off from tropical storm Fay. We got a couple Yueling's and ordered some grilled balsamic veggies. Boy, were they great!
The Band was not the one who was supposed to be there. However, I did enjoy their retro sound of music from when I was in High School like ZZ Top and others I can't remember the names of. I just know I like the songs.
Hearing 'Waiting for the bus' reminded me of my Brother John. He passed his test before I did and already graduated to Heaven. I remember, though, one time he came home from Germany when he was training troops over there. He brought a couple friends home with him. They were from England and were also into 'Zed Zed Top'. Of course at the time, being sheltered back in the hills of east Tennessee, I thought their pronounciation was hilarious. John knew I would get a kick out of it. He just Grinned.
I was sitting at one outdoor cafe, getting ready to enjoy the show, when an assertive shop keeper from next door, insisted to the restaruant management, that the table where I was seated be moved to the right just a bit, because it was blocking the view of his paintings he had on display. He owned a shop with paintings from around the world. he made a point to let us know that he paid $12,000 per month for that spot. I suppose I would have done something similar, had I owned the art shop. I do not think I would have done it in such an overbearing manner.
We did have a great time. I have not been taking the time to do many enjoyable things lately. I have been studying every aspect of Real Estate, going to meetings and seminars, as many as I can cram in a week. It was nice to enjoy my son's and his friend's company for a while and 'people watch'!
Enjoy somebody's company today. Life is so short! It's necessary for your Mental and Social Wellness. ~Lisa