We just celebrated the May long weekend and with that comes outdoor parties, barbecues, garage sales, and of course - fireworks. Presently, in this region of Canada, we have a 'fire band' restriction in place due to the extreme conditions we are experiencing. I was, however, able to catch a glimpse of the celebration going on in Ottawa. Even though it was televised, I still enjoyed the spectacle of color.
Some of the best fireworks I witnessed was during a conference I attended in Hawaii a few years ago. Each Friday evening on the famous Waikiki Beach there is a celebration that takes place once the sun sets. Tourist gather around the water front after a day of swimming, site seeing and shopping just to see this display. It really is extravagant.
This May long weekend was a little different for me. I spent most of the weekend taking time in the gardens or relaxing on the porch. I spent some time researching jazz music from the 50s and 60s. I found some footage on Mr. Coltrane and thought this would be a wonderful piece to share with readers.
Whether you choose to celebrate life through the explosion of fireworks or the clear crystal sound of John Coltrane - the point is to celebrate.
Until next time,
Deborah
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