My Grama's Soul

AND here IS a good ghost/horror  STORY ABOUT LOVE... When Halloween comes around....not many people consider this story....but I do....a story about an Opera Ghost....The Phantom....how great is that.  This opera has breathtaking music, the costumes luscious and the performers ~~ superb. This performance took place at the Royal Albert Hall in England. I have seen this many times over the years....but by far the most memorable was in New York City many years ago when it was on Broadway, or maybe off-Broadway, I can't recall.  I saw it at a little theater called the Winter Garden.... don't even know if that theatre is still there.  Anyway..in the opening scene when that chandelier came down with that pounding organ music in the background... It literally made my ribcage vibrate....and took my breath away!!! I think this opera will be 26 years old this year...and it is still as popular today as when it first appeared on Broadway. Here ar...

I've mentioned before that October is my birthday month.  Just wanted to share with you the wonderful gift from my best friend......her sweet face is a map....and it is a little piece by Kelly Rae Roberts. I hope I AM as she thinks I AM..... xoxo Jo

I read that somewhere and I think that phrase is so wonderful!! Have a beautiful weekend. Jo   Photo:  Bing images

I want to thank all of you who have made such wonderful comments and sent such encouraging emails as a result of my last post. I guess I really did not realize how many wonderful friends I have made through the years...... Anyway.....we will be home in AZ soon...and it will be so much easier for me to answer emails.  Emailing while traveling is so very complicated....and you all know what a TECHNOSLUG ......I am.  LOL LOL LOL After reading all of your responses,  I have come to realize that I have let a few negative people drive my decision....sometimes that is easy to do in this complicated world of ours. Therefore, I plan on continuing my blog and refuse to let a few negative people affect me to such an extent....but probably will be "pulling the shade down for a while"....as one of you beautiful ladies suggested.  I still will be visiting blogs but probably will be putting my posting on the back burner for a bit. Once again, ALL OF YOU ...

Yes....October 3rd is the day I was  born.  Was born in Germany.....right after the war....as my father was stationed there. Came to the states when I was around 3 or 4 years old...and have never returned to Germany...although I would like to someday. You know it is interesting.....I don't feel 66...oh I have a few aches and pains...but in my head I'm still the youthful woman who looked forward to a life full of promise and adventure.....and I am so very grateful that that wish has been fulfilled. O.K. enough about my birthday....let's see a few photos of where we have been. These shots were taken along the road through Wyoming heading down to Colorado. Stayed in Fort Collins Colorado for a few days.  It is home to Colorado State University and while driving through the University spotted this spectacular sight. Can you believe this feast for the eyes. Here are a few close shots.... I will tell you....that f...