Frankie Ford, Sunshine and Winkie
Today, dh and I went to Jazz Fest. (see previous post). I had a wonderful time. It was nice to drive through a part of New Orleans that is slowly coming back to life. Last year along this route there was a "tent city". So sad. Children running around. Fires in barrels, etc. This year = construction. It’s not everywhere but there is life. Woohoo. Go New Orleans.
It was so nice to see all the people at Jazz Fest. There honestly is no other city like New Orleans. There is a saying around here "I know what it means". Referring to missing New Orleans and not leaving it no matter what. Don’t get me wrong since Katrina we’ve been tempted many times to just up and move. You get tired of the "depression", the "brokeness" but it’s springtime now, baby and with Spring comes new life.
I watched/listened to Frankie Ford today. That man is a blast. A great entertainer. I stood there, melting to death, under the sun with the biggest smile on my face. He was a hoot to watch, a hoot to listen to. His jokes were just my style. For example " my ex-wife , may she rest in peace ……… any moment now". LOL. This man has got to be 75 years old, but he could still play that piano and sing. When he took his shades off you could still see the young man living inside of him. I hope to be the same exact way when I am his age.
Now to the Winkie part of my post. I’m buying me a puppy. I’ve made up my mind. His name is going to "Elvis-Pierre Winkie C….". He is a little yorkie-poo and I’ve fallen in-love. I’m going to carry this puppy around like he is a little baby. lol. All of my friends know I’m just weird enough to do that, too.
Tomorrow is Monday and I’m excited. Tennis and working out here I come. Egads. I’ve got to burn off the damage from the weekend.
Peace out, Babycakes.
