Adventures in Spirit

Taking a short break from the South of France Travelogues to share a quick story…

So last night was proof that adventure comes in many forms– while it was a relatively quiet Sunday evening for me, I was kicking back in my apartment in the city, listening to music, being absorbed in reading about the life of John Adams (talk about adventurous!) when I dialed my dad for one of our “couple times a week” chats.  Contrary to my rather peaceful environment, my dad answers the phone and there’s music blaring and people laughing loudly.

I said: Are you at a party??

He said: We’re at dinner with the whole crew!  There’s a band playing– you should be here!

Then he proceeded to tell me stories of what was going on and passed the phone around from person to person:

My dad:  There’s a dog playing the accordion! [who knew this was an actual small town happening?!]

My step-mom: Hi– Hope you had a good weekend! Too bad you can’t be here with us!

My second-cousin: Hey kid! What’s new?  When’re you coming home?

My second-cousin’s girlfriend: I WOULD HAVE GONE TO FRANCE WITH YOU!!

Etc., Etc.

So while I couldn’t be there in person, I was there in spirit having adventures with the family. (I mean, really… who would want to miss seeing a dog play the accordion??)

Rock on, hometown. : )

Dad & Step-mom