I haven't mused much recently. The spirit hasn't moved me to do so. I admit I have been down in the dumps with my broken arm, even though I realize my accident could have been much worse. Anyway, I am feeling upbeat right now so I will muse about this past weekend. In today's parlance, it is a "stay cation", which translates
(I think) to a quasi vacation at home.
Friday night Gerry and I attended a concert at the
Greek Theater, our favorite concert venue, and our first concert of this season. The amazing show featured singer song-write
John Prine, along with Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires. Quite the night of music and melody.
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| Still strumming the guitar. |
When we returned home and it was time for bed, John Prine tunes still strummed in my head. It's the typical after-effect I have post concert. Yet my alarm was set for 6:15 am so Gerry and I could arrive at the Crystal Springs area of Griffith Park well caffeinated at 7:30 am to set up for the FoGP sponsored
Anza Event.
The Anza Celebration, Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm was successful. A good turn out for a first time event! It featured performers dressed in colonial costumes, with live music, dancing and the reenactment of the arrival of the Anza brigade upon horseback.
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| President, Gerry Hans, gives his warm welcome. |
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| Michael, a native Tongva, serenades the audience as he plays his flute. |
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Minutes later, the"expedition" arrives on horseback!
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| Festive costumes; happy to relive history of 240 years ago |
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| Dancing and music followed. |
All in all, it was a glorious day. Next year will be even better, I am sure.
This morning, Sunday, I hiked approx 7 miles with my dear friend Kiki. We always engage in stimulating conversations as we walk and talk.
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| Kiki, at a recently installed trail marker sign, thanks to the efforts of Gerry and many others. |
