From Nashville To Albuquerque

Ah, Nashville…another trip has come and gone. Here are some of my favorite moments from this past week:

• Spending the afternoon at Centennial Park by myself – it was the first chance I had to truly relax in ages!
  

• The BBQ at J&C’s house on Saturday night – a fire pit, cocktails, cigars, good company and stories that become so exaggerated that they take on a life of their own. Oh…and did I mention the Smores?

• The tacky tourist shops in downtown Nashville. Coby, John and I set out to find the perfect Tennessee magnet for me to add to my collection and we succeeded. John also found a bumper sticker that said “The beer can doesn’t fall far from the trailer” which still makes me chuckle…
  
  
• Sitting on the deck at Satco on 21st Ave and enjoying conversation with a good friend.
  


• The view from my hotel room. Here are just a couple of photos of the Country Music Hall of Fame and one of the new Nashville Symphony Hall:


• Seeing old acquaintances from years gone by and spending time with friends that I don’t hold as close as I should.
  
  
• Realizing that I’ve made mistakes in relationships but being thankful for the growth that has occurred because of it.
  
  
• Sambuca – before heading out of town Rick and I dined here. It was a first for both of us and we were quite impressed.

The trip to Nashville is over and now it's onto Albuquerque, New Mexico. It rained earlier this evening and afterwards a beautiful rainbow emerged. I hope you enjoy it....