Light of Day

Yesterday felt so good to be out and about. I started the morning taking a picture at sunrise with the 45 record of Light of Day. Then it was off to the Seahorse in Convention Hall for Pancakes at Bruce Brunch in Convention Hall. It was Tom Cunningham's radio show broadcast with members of the board of Light of Day. And, it was refreshing to hear and see the success of the first shows of the week long music fest. I did a little retail therapy at Carla Gizzi's and then walked over to the Wonder Bar to see my first show of Light of Day. I only made it until 4:30, but then realized I was out listening to music since 9am. The first set was my favorite because a young artist performed all Jackson Browne songs. Then it was U2, a tribute to Linda Rondstadt, and Tom Petty. It was great. When I got home I remembered Thunderoad books was doing a virtual talk with Dolly Parton and James Patterson. But, I had forgotten to sign up for it. This morning on facebook I saw the story from CBS Sunday morning. It was really inspirational. I could just feel how excited they were with the writing process and the end product. It is actually the first James Patterson book I would want to read. I have this dream of writing about Asbury Park and it's music scene. I didn't know that James Patterson was from Nashville originally. I also have a dream that Asbury Park could eventually have a music scene as strong as Nashville. Yesterday, I was seeing cover bands, but I also was standing ten feet of a writer of one of my most favorite songs. "I had the time of my life" from Dirty Dancing. So, this week is a lot of about hope. Which, honestly is really hard for me, spending so much time thinking and being alone. But, yesterday I ended up not alone, and talking to people I have missed during this time of covid. Most, spoke with a smile, and said how it was more successful then other years, which was really encouraging. These couple of years have been challenging for every single person on earth. But, I think hope is the most important ingredient for moving forward. Quote of the day: "Hope and fear cannot occupy the same space. Invite one to stay." Maya Angelou Song of the Day: Light of Day written by Bruce Springsteen performed by Joan Jett and Michael J Fox