My friend Vicki and I went to the Marina
to watch the fireworks.
I went to the exact spot I was at 2 years ago
at my first Florida viewing,
with my sister and bro-in-law...
Last year's event was rained out.
Earlier, my son Michio was here
to join us and visiting family,
in 4th of July festivities.
All Day Music
(Papa Dee Allen, H. Brown, B.B. Dickerson, L. Jordan,
C. Miller, L. Oskar, H. E. Scott, J. Goldstein)
War:
Howard Scott, g, perc, vo
B.B. Dickerson, b, perc, vo
Lonnie Jordan, org, pf, perc, vo
Harold Brown, ds, perc, vo
Papa Dee Allen, conga, bongos, perc, vo
Charles Miller, fl, as, ts, bs, perc, vo
Lee Oskar, harmonica, perc, vo
I'm feeling better.
I'm cooking, watering plants
hanging out with kitty, swimming, shopping-
basic things...
Right now, I'm feeling grateful;
for afternoon thunderstorms,
watching the light change at dusk,
bicycling, and laughing with friends.
Mundane, everyday things,
that add up to peace.
I spent a few days getting
the care I needed.
I'm on the mend now,
it'll be a little while,
before I'm 100%...
I can't say thanks enough
to all who helped me; Marisol, Wayne, Vicki,
and all my caregivers at hospital.
And especially to my dear friend Janine
whose advice to get to the ER
I took seriously.
In hospital, I watched the final Knicks vs. Spurs
game.
My nurse, Antony, was with me.
We watched the final winning moments together.
It was cool...
I got home on the 14th.
Now, I rest and take care of myself...
Photo: Michio Yves Ueda
