I have shared a lot of pictures from local city parks in the past. Readers know one of my favorite city parks is Ault Park. Ault Park is actually the cities third largest park. Recently revived from years of neglect, I have shown pictures of sunsets at the park, the construction of connecting bike trails along with the floral gardens and overlooks.
Part of the park’s revival funding comes from renting the pavilion for weddings, corporate and local sponsored events. Here are some pictures of the pavilion when they are preparing for events:
The park has also been a place for celebrations like the 4th of July. On these occasions because the park is at the center of a number of neighborhoods, people come from all over to enjoy this wonderful area. This year we had beautiful weather and a full crowd to celebrate the freedoms we still have. I will share a few pictures but will try not to bore you with all of them.
Just a few quick videos of the 4th of July crowd:
Panning through the lawn and pavilion celebrations
View from the lower lawn and the live music getting ready for fireworks:
Fireworks from right underneath them! I should have brought my camera….
Another short video of fireworks
to the finale’
I hope you enjoyed your local events and stayed safe during the holidays.
I know it has been a while since I have posted much, but in reality I have been pretty busy. I have a lot to catch up on, but for now I want to share a new song with you. I wrote the lyrics to “Trap” a while ago and now have music for it. The lyrics have changed a bit so I will include an updated lyric sheet as well.
I have a vocalist coming in to redo the melody track to replace mine, and I will keep my harmony track. Soon another friend will send me bass guitar tracks, but for now, here is “Trap”.
When you think you are making the right decision Everybody you connect with is on your side. Well, buckle up your seat belts and hold on to your cap You don’t know it, but you just walked into a trap.
A trap you can’t get out of. X2 A trap you couldn’t see. A trap of your own making. Trapped for all eternity.
Still struggling and squirming trying to believe Yellin’ ‘I don’t understand’, makes you look like a fool. All bundled up nice with a box, bow and pretty wrap However you say it, you’re stuck in a trap. Lashing out at anyone that comes even close. You keep pushing yourself further and further away.
Suddenly you hear a loud and powerful snap Now you know it, you just walked into a trap.
When you think you are making the right decision Everybody you connect with is on your side. Well, buckle up your seat belts and hold on to your cap You don’t know it, you just walked into a trap.
It seems like you are making your own choices Everything’s going down just like you planned. The box is smashed and you’re hanging from a strap However you play it, you’re stuck in a trap. Suddenly you hear a loud and powerful snap Now you know it, you just walked into a trap.
Life on the outside is cruel and often mean. Life on the inside can be what you make it to be. You have more than I do and it’s still not enough. If someone ‘wants you’, you think that they’re in love.
I find the simple pleasures we share Can provide the answers for hope and prayer. Literally, just stop and face the other way We see so much clearly in the light of day.
In Summary; There’s a bunch of things I haven’t done yet. In Summary; Far too many things I’ve learned to regret. In Summary; The important ones I try not to forget. In Summary; I’m not a gambler But there were many times I should have placed my bet.
The difference between the haves and the have-nots Or more like the players that miss all the free shots. Learn to appreciate everything that goes toward the Sum I’ve gotten old and slow, but I’ve never been dumb.
I hear the beat when nothing is around. Can’t help but imitating life’s unusual sound. I would gladly show anyone what I have found The tempo changes come from underground.
It’s not a pattern if it doesn’t flow. Soon watch your feet and hands begin moving from fast to slow. No way to see it if you don’t already know But stand still long enough you will feel it grow.
The first thing I learned was how to snap. Didn’t take me long ‘til I had the knack. Walkin down the street or wakin’ from a nap, My life has always been a musical soundtrack.
From the solid ground comes a roar like thunder. I can never wake from the spell I am under. Once I can open my eyes they are full of wonder Let’s escape this world that has been plundered.
From there everything comes into play. Someone writes a musical out of the things you say. I would like to think we could leave it for another day But you and I know it will never go away.
The first thing I learned was how to snap. Didn’t take me long ‘til I had the knack. Walkin down the street or wakin’ from a nap, My life has always been a really long soundtrack.
When we started there wasn’t much. Hand-me-downs and used furniture were better than the nothing we had. So many odds and ends and things we didn’t really need But it was “Good Enough”.
Nothing went smooth, some pretty rough. Cars breaking down on the way to work and no money to get it fixed. Opportunities we missed cause I couldn’t afford enough gas. But we did “Good Enough”.
Slowly we could save for simple stuff. Little things here and there for a smile – something delicious or pretty. The children got something even when there was nothing to give. And we felt “Good Enough”.
The next decade wasn’t so tough. Most things happened so fast even now I can’t remember it all. Friends come and go while family is always too far away I hope its “Good Enough”.
And in an instant it became insanely clear; Our plans and efforts weren’t Good Enough. At the time when the end of the road is near It turns out nothing we did was “Good Enough”.
When we started there wasn’t much. Hand-me-downs and used furniture were better than the nothing we had. So many odds and ends and things we didn’t really need But it was “Good Enough”.
And in an instant it became insanely clear; Our plans and efforts weren’t Good Enough. At the time when the end of the road is near It turns out nothing we did was “Good Enough”.
Adults feeding newbornDinner is coming.The new born hawk spreads his furry little wings. Not very clear at this distance but you can see him/her moving inside the nest.
MidiMike 